When Should I Consider Using the Wound Care Center?

If you have a sore or wound that hasn't started to get significantly better in a month, or healed entirely in two months, you should ask your doctor about the Wound Care Center at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. The center is located at the North Unit in Covington, Kentucky and is open Monday thru Friday.

An Experienced Team:
Patients referred to our Wound Care Center program benefit from a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach. Integrating a team of wound care professionals increases the level of care, improves patients compliance and clinical outcomes.

We Specialize in Healing Chronic Wounds:
If you're suffering from a non-healing wound, you're not alone. Every year, chronic wounds, caused by diabetes, poor circulation or other conditions, keep 3 to 5 million Americans just like you from doing things they love to do. But the Wound Care Center can help you get your life back. Our unique multidisciplinary team of dedicated doctors and nurses treat more of these wounds than anyone else. Including many that have resisted healing after months and even years of traditional treatment. It's all we do. In fact, for most patients, the Wound Care Center program leaves them completely healed in just a few months.

Your First Visit:
When you come in, our staff will evaluate your wound and general health. They'll also review your medical history. A blood test may be involved. You may also need special tests that give us information about blood flow and oxygen flow in the wound area.

Your Healing Program:
When your test results are in, we'll put together a treatment program based on your special needs. This program will include regular visits to the Wound Care Center to provide treatment, evaluate progress and make any changes that might be needed. You (or your care-giver) will be given detailed instructions in home care, dressing (bandage) changes and protecting the wound from further injury.

You're a Vital Part of the Program:
Much of the success of your treatment depends on you. You must keep your appointments, follow directions carefully and watch your progress closely between visits. And any time your or your family members have questions, our staff is available. In fact, we encourage you to ask questions.

How We Work With Your Doctor:
The Wound Care Center at St. Elizabeth works with your personal doctor, just like any other medical specialist. We'll discuss your treatment program with your doctor and keep him or her updated on your progress, unless instructed otherwise. Remember, you'll need to keep seeing your doctor for routine medical care.

Insurance Coverage:
Many health plans cover Wound Care Center treatment. Your coverage depends on your specific plan. Be sure to bring your insurance cards with you when you visit the Wound Care Center.
Consider the Wound Care Center at St. Elizabeth one of your doctor's special resources, dedicated to healing your chronic non-healing wound.

Wound Care Physicians:
- Barry L. Dick, MD - Vascular Surgery

- Patrick Birrer, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine

- John P. Eldridge, MD - Gen./Vascular Surgery

- Matthew G. Enzweiler, DPM - Podiatric Surgery

- Arti Masturzo, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine

- Sidney Trogdon, MD - General Surgery

- Frank Welsh, MD - Plastic Surgeon

- Gregory A. Worley, DPM - Podiatric Surgery

- Teresa Tallon, ARNP - Nurse Practitioner

Additional Services:
Hyperbaric Services