How Do I Get Help from the Wound Care Center?

You may call the Wound Care Center directly or be referred by your doctor. To make an appointment, call: 212-604-1010.

Does This Mean I Have to Change Doctors?

No! The Wound Care Center works with your personal physician in the same way as we would any medical specialist. While you'll be receiving treatment for your wound from the Wound Care Center, you'll continue to receive all of your routine care from your physician. We keep your doctor informed on all aspects of your treatment with frequent progress reports.

Does Insurance Cover Treatment?

Most health plans cover Wound Care Center treatments. We can help you determine what your specific plan covers. The majority of our patients are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or a HMO or PPO plan through their employer.  Some HMO and PPO plans do require a referral. 

What Should I Bring to the First Appointment?

The first appointment consists of an in-depth assessment by our wound care team, a review of your medical history, blood tests or additional tests if needed, and recommendations for your treatment plan.  Please bring your medical records (or have them faxed over), insurance card, a list of all medications you're currently taking, and a lost of allergies you may have to the first appointment.  Although we try and get you in and our in under 1.5 hours, please block out at least 3 hours of your schedule for your visit to avoid on conflict.

What Are the Benefits of the St. Vincent's Wound Care Center?

• Our physicians and nurses have specialty training in wound care.
• An interdisciplinary panel of physicians practice within the center, with specialties including General Surgery, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, and Vascular Surgery.
• A case management model and research based clinical pathway for wound healing are followed.
• Unmatched success in healing wounds and reducing amputation!
• Registered Nurse/Case Managers coordinate all care as well as provide hands on care in the center.
• All diagnostic studies and evaluations needed to treat the wound can be done within the Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Centers system.
• The Wound Care Center is affiliated with Curative Health Services, the leader in wound management which has a network of over 350 Wound Care Centers® and over 2,000 physician Wound Care Specialists.
• Curative Health Services has the largest patient database of chronic wounds.

What can I expect from my regular appointments?

Most patients average 8 - 16 visits to the center, depending on the size and severity of the wound and concurrent etiologies.  Although the initial visit is approximately 1½ hours, follow-up visits are normally 30-45 minutes depending on what treatments are done to the wound.  Patients are seen in the Wound Care Center weekly for debridement, remodeling of the wound, special dressings and evaluation until they are totally healed.