Wound Care Services

Coping with chronic, non-healing wounds can be both frustrating and time-consuming, but expert care is available to help improve healing and your quality of life. At John Muir Health, our professional staff is highly trained in the specialized comprehensive care of problem wounds, using the latest clinical tools and evidence-based practices in the science of wound care.

Learn more about our Wound Care Services.

Treatment Tailored to Your Needs

Because every patient's wound is unique, you will have a thorough diagnostic exam to identify the type of wound you have and its underlying causes. Below are the types of wounds we treat:

Pressure ulcers
Diabetic ulcers
Traumatic wounds
Venous stasis ulcer & insufficiency
Surgical wounds
Post-op infections

Lower extremity arterial disease ulcers
Vasculitis
Burns
Peristomal skin irritations
Cellulitis with open wound
Ulcers from lymphatic obstruction

Then, we develop a personalized program based on the most effective approach, which may include one or more of the following:

Local wound debridement
Specialized topical wound care
Local edema control
Local and systemic antimicrobial therapy
Revascularization or angioplasty
Recombinant growth therapy

Cellular and/or tissue based dermal substitutes
Negative pressure wound therapy
Off loading and protection
Nutritional & rehabilitation needs assessment
Referral to a home health agency
Referral to a skilled nursing facility

Your Physician is Part of Our Team

The treatment we provide is designed to complement the care your own physician provides, ensuring that your health care team is always working together to provide the right treatment for you. Your physician participates in developing your treatment plan and is informed of your progress every step of the way.

Payment

Many health care plans include wound treatment - check with your insurance provider to see what's covered. Bring your insurance card or membership information with you to your appointment.