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Martha
Jefferson Wound Care Services, directed by Lewis
V. Owens, MD, a board-certified vascular surgeon with special training
in wound care, provides comprehensive wound treatment that is tailored
for the individual's needs. Mary Mullins, BSN, RN, CWOCN, Wound Care Coordinator,
says, "We focus on all aspects of wound care. Patients benefit from
having available to them specialists in vascular surgery, general surgery,
plastic surgery, podiatry, nursing, diabetes, physical therapy and nutrition.
Our goal is to provide the patient with the right balance of specialized
care that addresses a particular health needs so that the wound can heal
and not recur."
Martha
Jefferson Wound Care is now located at 510 Locust Avenue, which is just
across Locust Avenue from the Cardwell entrance of Martha Jefferson Hospital.
An appointment is necessary and may be made by calling (434) 982-8570.
Patients may refer themselves, or may be referred by their primary care
physician.
Office hours: Monday
- Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m, Friday: 7:00 a.m-11:00 a.m. Convenient
parking, behind the building.
When
to Call Martha Jefferson Wound Care
- Foot
wounds resulting from diabetes
- Leg
ulcers due to poor circulation
- Venous
leg ulcers
- Pressure
ulcers (bed sores)
- Non-healing
surgical, trauma or radiation wounds
- Burns
- Cuts
or other skin wounds that fail to show significant improvement in 4
weeks
- Wounds
involving tendon, ligament, bone and/or joint
The multidisciplinary
approach of our wound care services is effective for wounds that fail
to heal, including:
- If
you are not sure if you're in need of our services, talk with your physician
or call us at (434) 982-8570.
Effective Treatment
of Wounds
An array of treatment
options are available and are selected based on your individual health
needs. Our team of professionals stays abreast of new developments in
wound care to ensure that the leates and most promising treatments are
available to our patients. Some treatment approaches include:
- Debridement
- Infection control
- Local wound care
- Compression therapy
- Grafting
- Re-vascularization
- Orthotics
- Pressure-reducing
devices
- Rehabilitative
services
- Diabetes education
- Nutrition education
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