Wound Care
When Should You Seek Wound Care?
If you or a loved one has a history of non-healing wounds, or has a wound that has not been healing properly for longer than a few days, you may need a wound care expert to help the healing process.Commonly Treated Conditions
Arterial/Ischemic Ulcers and Wounds
Atypical Inflammatory/Vasculitic Wounds and Insufficiency
Burns
Bites
Compromised Flaps (i.e. Breast reconstruction)
Diabetic ulcers
Gangrene
Neuropathic ulcers
Osteoradionecrosis (commonly in the jaw)
Osteomyelitis Refractory
Peristomal skin irritations
Pressure ulcers
Progressive necrotizing infections
Radiation Soft-tissue injuries
Surgical wounds
Traumatic wounds
Vasculitis
Venous Stasis Ulcers Injuries and Complications
Other chronic, non-healing wounds
Our team provides expert care in healing chronic and acute wounds, traumatic injuries, preserving limbs and preventing wound recurrence. We develop personalized treatment plans designed by our highly-specialized, multidisciplinary team of wound care experts, including board certified general, plastic, podiatric and vascular surgeons, endocrinologists, infectious disease physicians, among other clinical care specialists, to improve the outcomes of adult and pediatric patients with unresolved and complicated wounds.
We also offer contemporary treatment options, such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, in a safe environment and in a cost-effective manner.
Office of Patient Experience
Supporting a people-first approach, the Office of Patient Experience collaborates with the care team to ensure patients and their loved ones have a positive experience during what can often be a difficult time. Being mindful of the stress that often accompanies a hospitalization; The Office of Patient Experience proactively rounds on patients to help with questions, concerns, and special needs and collaborates with the care team to service recover when there is a service failure.
The Office of Patient Experience also educates patients and team members about patients' rights within the health care environment and explains our policies and procedures. Serving as the organization's Ombudsman, our Experience Advisors manage patient grievances and serve as the designated point of contact while concerns are investigated.
Awards and Accreditation
Most of our centers have been named Healogics Centers of Distinction, which is an award given to wound centers that have achieved a high level of performance in areas such as healing rate, the median number of days to heal, patient satisfaction, and patient outlier rate. JFK University Medical Center and Mountainside Medical Center have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Wound Care Certification, highlighting not only the high quality of its services but efforts to enhance them in years to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make an appointment?
What should I bring to my first appointment?
When should I seek treatment?
If you are concerned about a wound that may not be healing, seek out a wound care specialist as early as possible to maximize the chance of complete healing. Some things to look out for include:
- Wounds that have not made progress in one week (commonly experienced by people with diabetes)
- Sores accompanied by increasing pain, redness, swelling, foul odor, or change in color
- Surgical wounds that have become infected
What can I expect while I am being cared for at the Wound Care Center?
During your first office visit, we will ask you a few questions about your wound and your health in general. Our care team will thoroughly evaluate your wound and review your health and medical history.
Our care team may also conduct tests to learn more about your blood flow and tissue oxygenation, as well as to determine if there are any infections present.
Together with your primary care physician, our team will develop a treatment program based on your unique medical needs.
Does wound debridement (cleaning) hurt?
What is the course of treatment to care for my wound at home?
What should I know if I am diabetic?
When you have diabetes, it is more important than ever to examine your feet and treat foot injuries and wounds right away. A minor wound can quickly turn into a serious issue if not properly identified and cared for quickly. You can help prevent foot lesions by:
Avoiding going anywhere barefoot
Checking your feet daily, even between your toes
Washing your feet thoroughly every day
Using a moisturizer when your feet become dry
Not wearing socks, stockings or anything restricting that may prevent proper circulation
Keeping your nails trimmed and your feet clean
Only using corn or callus removers that your physician has approved or provided
Walking around to keep your feel circulated
Buying shoes with support that will protect your toes
Avoiding any extremely hot or cold extremes.
What do I need to know once my wound is healed?
Once your wound is successfully healed, it’s important that you prevent it from re-opening and for new wounds to develop by:
Avoiding friction from skin or rough surfaces, like the bed or couch
Standing and walking often
Repositioning your body every 15 minutes
Checking your skin daily
Washing your skin with warm water and mild soap
Keeping your skin moist with moisturizers
Avoiding cold temperatures
If you wear disposable briefs, change every two hours, or immediately after they are soiled
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735 North Beers Street, Suite 101
Holmdel, NJ
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Old Bay Avenue, 3rd Floor
Montclair, NJ
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1945 Route 33
Neptune, NJ
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65 James Street
Edison, NJ
Hackensack University Medical Center
20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 410
Hackensack, NJ
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270 Old Hook Road.
Westwood, NJ
Southern Ocean Medical Center
1140 Route 72 West
Manahawkin, NJ
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7600 River Road
North Bergen, NJ
Raritan Bay Medical Center
530 New Brunswick Avenue.
Perth Amboy, NJ
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425 Jack Martin Blvd.
Brick, NJ