The Wound Healing Clinic specializes in advanced technologies and investigational
programs for improved wound treatments, including:
- Full range of advanced wound care products
- Newest topical wound care agents including growth factors
- Skin replacement products
- Research studying the latest advances in wound care
The UCSD Wound Healing Clinic serves as a referral center for specialized wound care, providing comprehensive evaluation & treatment for patients with a variety of wound types. Full treatment is available for lower extremity wounds with consultation available for all other wounds. Services include but are not limited to:
- Treatment of chronic wounds including those of diabetic, venous and pressure origin
- Treatment of non-healing post-surgical and traumatic wounds
- New and advanced therapies, including research modalities designed to expedite wound closure
- Community and patient education on wound care
- Advanced diabetic ulcer care
- Surgery for lower extremity wounds
Patients arriving at the Wound Clinic receive a comprehensive examination and interview related to their wound problem. All staff members, including administrative, nursing and physician, provide individualized attention and care to all patients. Patients are given a thorough explanation of their wound status and all treatment options are covered in detail.
The Center sees a large percentage of diabetic patients. Diabetic lower extremity problems are a major focus of the clinic. Diabetic education and related services are provided at UCSD and may be offered in association with visits to the Wound Clinic. Special emphasis and education on lower extremity diabetic problems, footwear and ulcer prevention are also stressed at the clinic.
Expertise
Dr. Gerit Mulder, Wound Center Director, has 25 years of experience in the treatment of chronic wounds. Under his direction, the Wound Center staff provides the most appropriate and advanced care currently available. Please feel free to contact us for appointments and information by calling (619) 543-7276.
Research
Research is a key component of the Wound Treatment and Research Center. Patients may be offered the opportunity to participate in advanced, new and exciting research focusing on wounds that are difficult to heal. Although the most appropriate and advanced level of care possible is always provided, research offers new avenues of treatment to those interested in these services.
Surgery
Surgery related to wound care is also offered in the clinic. Diabetics requiring surgical intervention and foot and ankle reconstruction are also welcome. The Wound Clinic works closely with the Department of Orthopedics to ensure the best care possible for the diabetic foot. Excellent cooperation and communication also occurs with other departments including vascular surgery. Patients with circulatory related wounds including arterial and venous ulcers, visiting the clinic may be offered different treatment options based on the level of their disease, their medical status and personal requirements.
The Wound Treatment and Research Center at the UCSD Regional Burn Center and Division of Trauma offers an unsurpassed level of academic, clinical and research medicine to Southern California residents as well as those who visit the clinic from throughout the country.