Most patients are well cared for by their own physicians.
However, patient's with non-healing or chronic wounds of more than 4 weeks duration may require the expertise and experience of an integrated team of physicians, nurses and other professionals who specialize in managing complex, chronic wounds. With this specialized skill and dedicated focus the patient's progress towards healing can be closely monitored, and treatments can be rapidly changed as indicated. The Center for Wound Care at Florida Hospital Heartland Division is a comprehensive outpatient center designed to evaluate and treat patients with chronic wounds related to diabetes , ischemic peripheral vascular disease, venous stasis ulcers , pressure ulcers, trauma and other processes that result in wounds that resist healing. An integral part of Center for Wound Care program is the ability to call upon the expertise of general surgeons, podiatrists, vascular surgeons, dedicated nurses, physical therapists, and nutritionists, to assess and follow the patient's needs and treatment. These specialists provide care at a single location making it more convenient for the patient.