St. Joseph's Hospital Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine is recognized for its commitment to providing quality patient care. It is one of only 52 programs in the country accredited by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. This accreditation is awarded to programs that meet or exceed the quality standards established for hyperbaric facilities.

The Center, located at 4206 Medical Center Drive in the Northeast Medical Center, Fayetteville, features state-of-the-art services for patients whose wounds fail to heal normally. The Center is the only combined wound care center and hyperbaric facility in the Syracuse area.

Our team of wound care experts provides comprehensive care for wounds caused by diabetes, circulatory problems, traumatic injuries, surgical wounds and other conditions. The program specializes in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers, using the most advanced, effective methods of healing available today.

Professional, personalized attention will be given to each patient to attain a positive healing outcome. Our physicians and nursing staff have advanced training in the care of difficult, non-healing wounds. Our hyperbaric oxygen therapy staff is certified in the specialty of hyperbaric medicine. This certification is obtained through documented experience and successful completion of an exam in the field of hyperbaric medicine.

There are multiple diagnostic and treatment methods that may be utilized in a patient's care. Some may include:

• Debridement
• Total contact casting
• Biological skin grafts
• Advanced wound care dressings
• Compression therapy
• Nutritional management
• Management of wound pain
• Diabetic education
• Infectious disease management
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

For selected patients with certain types of non-healing wounds, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is available in the Center. HBOT is a treatment in which a patient breathes 100 percent oxygen inside a pressurized chamber. This therapy delivers high concentrations of oxygen to the bloodstream that assists in the wound healing process and fights certain types of infections. HBOT effectively treats osteomyelitis (bone infection), diabetic wounds of the lower extremity, radiation tissue damage, compromised skin grafts and flaps, and crush injuries.

Studies have shown that specialized wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy:

• Accelerates wound healing
• Reduces amputation rates
• Helps patients avoid hospitalization

Center Physicians

• Joseph L. Byrne, MD
  Center Medical Director
  Board Certified in Vascular Surgery
  Society Memberships: Fellow American College of Surgeons, Society of Vascular Surgery, Eastern Vascular Society
   
• Paula Pons, M.D.
  Center Assistant Medical Director
  Board Qualified in General Surgery
  Professional Affiliations: American College of Surgeons
   
• William Dutch, D.P.M.
  Board Qualified in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery
  Board Qualified in Primary Podiatric Medicine
  Professional Affiliations: American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, American Podiatric Medical Association
   
• Joseph F. McCaffrey, M.D.
  Board Certified in General Surgery
  Fellow American College of Surgeons

Appointments

• You may contact the Center directly by calling(315) 329-7770
• Or speak with your physician about referring you to the center
  
  Appointments are available Monday through Friday. Your initial appointment will be scheduled promptly.

For Additional Information

Call the Center at: (315) 329-7770