Chronic Wounds, Comprehensive Treatment
The Wound Care Center® of Lexington Memorial Hospital provides specialized treatment for chronic or non-healing wounds, which are defined as sores or wounds that have not significantly gotten better during the course of conventional treatment.
These wounds can cause severe health risks and may result in life-threatening infections, possible amputation and debilitating health problems. However, with the state-of-the-art treatment available at The Wound Care Center of Lexington Memorial Hospital, people with slow-healing wounds no longer have to suffer. Our comprehensive approach can heal wounds that have resisted other treatments, and help you avoid loss of limbs, reduce incidence of recurrence, and get your life back.
Comprehensive Team of Specialists
The Wound Care Center® of Lexington Memorial is designed to complement your physician’s services and is committed to the treatment of difficult, non-healing wounds. In addition to the medical director, the center is staffed by a team of professionals that includes:
- Physicians with advanced training in wound management
- Nursing staff trained in the care of chronic wounds
- Technicians who perform non-invasive studies and various therapies
- Experienced staff to assist with appointments, medical records and health insurance processing.
Joseph W. Cullom, MD, FACS, general surgeon, serves as medical director. He is assisted by Kenneth M. Petersen, MD, FACS, locally practicing general surgeon for thirty years. Dr. Cullom and Dr. Petersen are excited to bring their expertise and special training in problem wound care management and hyperbaric medicine to provide a comprehensive plan of care to patients at the Wound Care Center of Lexington Memorial Hospital.
| Joseph W. Cullom, MD, FACS |
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Medical University of South Carolina |
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Medical University of South Carolina |
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Medical University of South Carolina |
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Certified-American Board of Surgery |
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| Kenneth M. Petersen, MD, FACS |
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SUNY - Brooklyn College of Medicine |
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Kings County Hospital Center |
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Kings County Hospital Center |
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Certified-American Board of Surgery |
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Your Wound Treatment Plan
Upon your initial visit to the Wound Care Center of Lexington Memorial Hospital, you will undergo a thorough diagnostic examination to identify the type of wound you have as well as the underlying problems causing the wound. After this, a treatment plan specifically tailored to you needs will be developed utilizing the most effective treatment options. As a patient at the Wound Care Center, you can expect:
- Advanced therapies
- Proven clinical protocols
- An individualized, comprehensive plan of care that brings you the most appropriate and effective treatments for your particular needs
- Assessment and ongoing care by our highly skilled team of wound care specialists, including a case manager who will oversee every aspect of your case
- Thorough training for you and your family on caring for the wound at home
- Education materials and resources related to prevention, nutrition, hygiene and other key topics for you and your family
- Ongoing communication so that you and your doctor stay informed and up-to-date on all aspects of your healing.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), a treatment in which the patient breathes 100 percent oxygen inside a pressurized chamber. HBOT quickly delivers high concentrations of oxygen to the bloodstream and assists in the healing process of wounds. It is also effective in fighting certain types of infections, stimulates growth of new blood vessels and improves circulation.
HBOT is also used to treat crush injuries, osteomyelitis, skin grafts and flaps, brown recluse spider bites and diabetic wounds of the lower extremity.
Contact Us
If you would like more information about the Wound Care Center of Lexington Memorial Hospital, please contact the center at 336.238-4468 or by fax to 336.238-4446.
Frequently Asked Questions
• How Do I Get Help from the Wound Care Center?
You may call the Wound Care Center directly or be referred by your doctor. To make an appointment, call: 336.238.4468
• Does This Mean I Have to Change Doctors?
Not at all. In fact, the Wound Care Center works with your personal physician in the same way as we would any medical specialist. We keep your doctor informed on all aspects of your treatment with frequent progress reports. While you’ll be receiving treatment for your wound from the Wound Care Center, you’ll continue to receive all of your routine care from your physician.
• Does Insurance Cover Treatment?
Many health plans cover Wound Care Center treatments. We can help you determine what your specific plan covers.
• What Can I Expect at the First Appointment?
The first appointment consists of an in-depth assessment by our wound care team, a review of your medical history, blood tests or additional tests if needed, and recommendations for your treatment plan. Please bring your medical records, insurance card, a list of all medications you are taking, and a list of allergies you may have to the first appointment. Expect to spend several hours at the Center.
• What Causes Non-Healing Wounds?
Chronic and non-healing wounds can result from a number of factors, including diabetes, poor circulation, trauma, vascular disease, and immobility (which can lead to pressure ulcers, commonly known as bed sores). People with diabetes are at particular risk. If you have a wound that won’t heal, you are not alone. Approximately 7 million Americans experience this condition. The good news is that you no longer have to suffer. The Wound Care Center not only uses among the most advanced therapies available for healing, but it also addresses the underlying cause of the wound - for example, nutrition, lack of exercise, hygiene, ill-fitting shoes - to help eliminate recurrence.
