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Wound Care

Wound Care

Non-healing wounds are complex and require specialized care from professionals who are knowledgeable in the latest treatment options.

The UT Health East Texas Wound Healing Center in Athens offers you a team of skilled professionals with specialized knowledge of wound care. We’re committed to finding the right treatment plan for your patients

Types of wounds we treat:

  • Chronic wounds – failing to improve after 30 days
  • Diabetic ulcers, lower leg ulcers and pressure ulcers (bed sores).
  • Burns
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Gangrene
  • Vascular insufficiency
  • Radiation tissue injury
  • Post-operation infections
  • Failing or compromised skin/muscle grafts or flaps

Treatment modalities:

  • Doppler evaluation of pulse.
  • Total contact casting
  • Skin substitutions

For information, please call the Wound Healing Center in Athens at 903-676-1144. To schedule an appointment, please contact your primary care provider to facilitate a referral. Additionally, our fax number is 903-676-1194.