Wound Care Center

10231 Old Ocean City Blvd., Suite 104
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 62-WOUND (410) 629-6863)
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Thursday | 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Friday by Appointment Only.

At any given time, almost six million Americans suffer from chronic, non-healing wounds. Many are associated with complications from diabetes and vascular disorders. Non-healing wounds also occur in pressure sores and traumatic wounds. Atlantic General's Wound Care Center uses the most up-to-date approaches to wound healing and remains current in the latest scientific advances in wound care.

The Wound Care Center is a hospital-based outpatient program that works in conjunction with your primary care physician to provide specialized treatment for problem wounds. We also work closely with and refer our patients to the Diabetes Outpatient Education Program, which teaches those with diabetes how to care for their skin to prevent, or quickly identify, a potential wound complication.

Appointments

Patients can be referred by their primary physicians or schedule appointments directly if a referral is not required for insurance purposes. To find out how to schedule an appointment, call (410) 62-WOUND (629-6863). We recommend keeping wounds clean and covered until a patient can come into the office for an appointment.

When Should I Consider Using the Wound Care Center?

If you have a sore or wound that is not significantly better in a month, or healed entirely in two months, you should ask your doctor about Atlantic General's Wound Care Center.

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.

Wound Care Center Staff

Dr. Diane Ceruzzi, D.O.

Dr. David Gannon DPM

Babette Pennay, CRNP

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, keeps millions of Americans just like you from doing things they love to do. 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. Many patients find wounds that have resisted healing after months and even years of traditional treatment can be treated. It's all we do. In fact, for most patients, the Wound Care Center leaves them completely healed in just a few months.

Award Winning Care

The Atlantic General Hospital Wound Care Center is proud to boast their history of being recognized with the Center of Excellence award! This award is given to wound care centers in the Healogics network that have met the highest level of quality standards for a minimum of two consecutive years. Our clinic received this award for nine years in a row!

Who Needs Wound Care?

There are a variety of circumstances in which a person may need wound care. They include, but are not limited to:

• Ulcers (pressure, diabetic, neuropathic or ischemic)
• Surgical wounds
• Vasculitis
• Burns
• Peristomal skin irritations
• Soft tissue radionecrosis
• Actinomycosis
• Preservation of compromised skin grafts and flaps
• Crush injury/acute traumatic peripheral ischemia
• Progressive necrotizing infections (necrotizing fasciitis)
• Osteoradionecrosis
• Traumatic wounds

Your First Visit

When you come in, our staff will evaluate your wound and general health. They'll review your medical, wound and medication history. 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 evaluate progress and make any changes that might be needed. You (or your care-giver) will be given detailed instructions in home care, nutrition, 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. At any time you 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 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.

The Team Approach Treatment of Non-Healing Wounds

A variety of treatment options are available depending on type and severity of a wound. Treatment may include the following:

• Infectious disease management
• Physical therapy
• Vascular evaluation
• Laboratory evaluation
• Nutritional management
• Pain management
• Diabetic education
• Nuclear medicine
• Radiology
• Debridement

Insurance Coverage

Many health plans, including Medicare, cover specialized wound care. Your coverage depends on your specific plan. As an added convenience, Atlantic General Hospital and Health System -- including the Wound Care Center -- now accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware health plans. Be sure to bring your insurance cards with you when you visit the Wound Care Center.

Contact Information

For more information about the Wound Care Center, please call (410) 629-6863.

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