Wound care specialists in South Tulsa
The wound care specialists at Hillcrest Hospital South offer comprehensive services to treat a variety of wounds. Whether you have an acute wound or a chronic, non-healing wound, our physicians are prepared to provide exceptional treatments you can depend on. We offer services like wound dressing, compression therapy, and burn care, as well as more specialized chronic wound treatments. No matter your wound care needs, our specialists are ready to help you heal.
Types of wounds our specialists treat
Our wound care team provides comprehensive care for the following types of wounds:
- Bone infection (osteomyelitis)
- Chronic wounds
- Compromised skin grafts
- Diabetic ulcers
- Gangrene
- Infection-related wounds, such as osteomyelitis and necrotizing infections
- Post-surgical infections
- Pressure injuries, sores, and skin lacerations
- Radiation-related tissue damage
- Traumatic injuries
- Venous and arterial ulcers
- Venous arterial insufficiency
- Wounds from vascular disorders
Should you require treatment for another type of wound not listed above, our specialists will work diligently to ensure you receive the comprehensive care you need.
Advanced wound treatments we provide
Our wound care services range in accordance with the type and severity of your wounds. We offer chronic wound treatments as well as services to dress and heal acute wounds.
Our treatments include:
- Advanced wound dressings
- Bioengineered skin substitutes
- Burn care
- Compression therapy and total contact casing
- Leg and foot ulcer treatment
- Negative pressure wound therapy (wound vac)
- Patient education and support services
- Placement and care of live tissue grafts
- Total contact casting
- Vascular testing
- Wound debridement
Our wound care team is made up of board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners and wound care nurses, as well as specialists in diabetes, vascular health, and infectious disease. Together, our wound care team will perform a thorough evaluation of your wound and current health status. They will then design a treatment plan that best suits your needs and keep you informed throughout your healing process.
Your team will also provide information on how to care for your wound, recognize early warning signs of wound complications, and help prevent future wounds from occurring. Because chronic wounds are often related to other medical conditions, the wound care team communicates the latest progress report to your primary care or referring physician throughout your healing process.
Located on the campus of Hillcrest South, our Advanced Wound Center does not require referrals. For more information, please call 918-294-HEAL (4325).
When to seek care for a wound
You may benefit from wound care services if you experience:
- A wound that hasn’t improved in two weeks
- Diabetes-related foot wounds
- Fever or signs of infection
- Increasing pain, redness, or swelling
- Recurring wounds or wounds that reopen
- Unusual odor or drainage
Please call 918-294-HEAL (4325) to schedule an appointment with one of our wound specialists.
