Wound Care at Plainview Hospital
Plainview Hospital, in collaboration with Long Island Hyperbaric and Wound Care Medical Associates, offers full body hyperbaric oxygen therapy and advanced wound healing technology from board certified physicians, skilled nurses and trained hyperbaric technicians. Our renowned team of physicians’ mission is to speed healing, salvage limbs and have patients return to their daily routines and productive life styles as quickly as possible.
Our state of the art, newly expanded wound healing facility treats a variety of wounds including, but not exclusive, to:
- diabetic wounds
- pressure ulcers
- venous stasis ulcers
- arterial ulcers
- post traumatic wounds
- crush injuries
- post surgical wounds
- neuropathic wounds
- poorly healing or infected wounds
- necrotizing infections
- wounds following radiation
- gangrene
- osteomyelitis (bone infections)
We commonly treat chronic wounds, e.g. those that have not shown any signs of healing within four to six weeks. These wounds are often associated with inadequate blood flow to the wound site and frequently occur in individuals with diabetes, venous insufficiency (a condition caused by poorly functioning veins) and pressure ulcers from immobilization.
Our multi-specialty team approach combines the expertise of various subspecialties including vascular surgery, plastic surgery, podiatric surgery, and infectious disease working closely to bring about a successful outcome.
Hyperbaric treatment is available for a great number of conditions including:
- diabetic foot ulcers
- necrotizing infections
- osteoradionecrosis both pre and post dental procedures (a condition that can occur in patients after being exposed to radiation and prevented if treated with hyperbaric prior to dental procedures)
- gangrene
- chronic osteomyelitis
- soft tissue radiation damage
With four hyperbaric chambers located on site, the Wound Healing Center at Plainview Hospital can accommodate most patients’ needs, and since we are located on the hospital campus, we have full access to the full spectrum of hospital services for our patients.
We are happy to provide a well needed service to our community. Please feel free to call the Wound Care Center if you have any questions at 516-719-2298 or 516-719-2299.