For patients with complicated or persistent wounds, Maimonides Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center is set apart by its unique, comprehensive approach to healing. The state-of-the-art facility goes above and beyond standard care to help patients achieve a full recovery and quality of life, with expertise in a wide range of wound healing techniques.
Patients with complex wounds often face significant challenges, from prolonged healing times to escalated risk of complications, including infections. Maimonides Wound Care Center treats a diverse range of wounds, including lower extremity ulcers related to venous disease, diabetic foot ulcers, and pressure ulcers. This broad scope ensures that patients receive the specialized care they need, regardless of the type or location of their wound.
“The unique thing about our Wound Care Center is that we see patients with many kinds of wounds from head to toe,” said Brian D. Cohen, MD, Director, Maimonides Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center. “While there are several facilities in New York City where patients can access wound care, our Wound Care Center is located within the heart of Brooklyn, making it more accessible with the highest quality of care and range of treatment options for our neighbors.”
A Full Range of High-Quality Treatments, Close to Home
Treatments offered at the center include advanced and conventional wound dressing, antibiotic therapy for standard and complex infections, skin grafts, surgery, and education regarding preventive methods. Maimonides also offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), an adjunctive treatment alongside standard wound care, in which patients spend one to two hours at a time in a chamber of 100% oxygen. This promotes healing in damaged or infected tissue, and is an effective treatment for conditions like osteomyelitis, burns, compromised skin grafts, and injuries from radiation treatment, among others.
“When patients need to come in for this kind of treatment five days a week for a period of time, getting this care far from home presents a huge hurdle, especially on top of other health issues they may be facing at the same time,” said Dr. Cohen. “This is why having this top-notch care close to patients is so important.”
Multidisciplinary Team United Around Exceptional Patient-Centered Care
At the heart of the Wound Care Center is a dedicated multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Cohen, who is also a fellowship-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon. Dr. Cohen’s plastic surgical practice brings a unique dimension to his leadership of wound care services; he is not only dedicated to patients with complicated wound-healing issues, but is also frequently working in tandem with other divisions in Maimonides’ Department of Surgery, including breast surgery, cardiac surgery, colorectal surgery, and urologic surgery, to treat patients with a variety of cancers as well as congenital anomalies, traumatic injuries, and postoperative scarring.
The Wound Care Center team also includes a general surgeon and two podiatrists, who collaborate to deliver comprehensive care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. This collaborative approach not only enhances the quality of care but also ensures that patients benefit from the expertise of various specialists, allowing for a more holistic treatment plan.
This combination of wound care specialists and the backing of Maimonides’ extensive expertise in multiple surgical specialties fosters a collaborative approach that benefits patients. Seamless communication among specialists means that complex issues can be addressed promptly and effectively. This integrated model reduces the need for patients to navigate multiple appointments across different facilities, streamlining their care experience.
“There’s no one size that fits all — it’s really a patient-centric, problem-oriented approach to care that cuts across multiple disciplines,” says Dr. Cohen. “From wound care to plastic surgery, our teams are exceptionally well trained and work incredibly well together to provide the highest level of care.”
The Wound Care Center is committed to ensuring that patients do not face long wait times for appointments. This dedication to timely care means that patients can receive the treatment they need without unnecessary delays, which is crucial for effective wound management.
“We work hard to make sure patients feel that we are their partner on their journey to healing,” says Dr. Cohen. “We’re here to help them with these immediate problems, but we also want to help them address any underlying issues contributing. I think it’s easy for patients to get lost in some of these larger institutions across the city, but the patient-oriented environment we foster here is very important to us in delivering this kind of care.”
Learn more about the Maimonides Wound Care Center. To make an appointment or refer a patient, call (718) 283-8590.
