Wound Care in Amarillo, Texas

Northwest Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, managed by Healogics, Inc., provides specialized treatment for chronic or non-healing wounds, which are defined as sores or wounds that have not significantly improved from conventional treatments. Associated with inadequate circulation, poorly functioning veins, and immobility, non-healing wounds lead to lower quality of life and may lead to amputations. When wounds persist, a specialized approach is required for healing. 

That's where we can help. With advanced treatments including hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), debridement, negative pressure therapies, bio-engineered tissues and bio-synthetics, plus dressing selection, special wound care shoes, and patient education, people with non-healing and chronic wounds now have a place to turn.

Our program uses an interdisciplinary model of care, including infectious-disease management, physical therapy, occupational therapy, laboratory evaluation, nutritional management, pain management, diabetes education, and other areas to address total patient health.

Center of Distinction

Northwest Texas Healthcare System Wound Care Center physicians, leaders and clinicians have been recognized as the recipient of the Center of Distinction award by Healogics®, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The Center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for 12 consecutive months, including a patient satisfaction rating higher than 92%.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

HBOT increases the amount of oxygen to wounds, enabling them to heal from the inside. It is used for wounds that have not responded to traditional treatments, such as diabetic foot ulcers, radiation injuries to tissue and bone and some types of vascular disorders resulting in poor blood circulation. Patients receiving treatments watch television while relaxing on a bed encased in a large see-through plastic shell, as they are surrounded by 100 percent oxygen at higher-than-normal atmospheric pressure.

Under hyperbaric conditions, oxygen molecules in the patient's red blood cells become reduced in size to more easily dissolve into the liquid portion of the blood and be transported throughout the body to speed healing. During this non-invasive procedure, the only sensation patients may experience is a slight pressure in the ears, as on an airplane, when the pressure changes. 

Treatments are typically covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance plans. Northwest Wound Care also welcomes self-referrals.

A Comprehensive Team of Wound Care Specialists

Our program is designed to complement your physicians' services and employs a team of professionals, including:

• Physicians with advanced training in wound management and hyperbaric oxygen therapy
• 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
• A personalized wound treatment program

Our staff includes:

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  Medical Director — Mohamedaouf Khaznadar, MD
• Director — David Sledge
• Clinic Nurse Manager —  Darlene Pritchett, RN, CWOCN
• Wound Care Consultant — Diana Avila
• Inpatient Wound Care Program — Christy Hernandez, FNP