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Mon: 8am - 4pm
Tue: 8am - 4pm
Wed: 8am - 4pm
Thu: 8am - 4pm
Fri: 8am - 12:30pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
6701 N Charles St
Suite 4430
Baltimore, MD 21204
Phone: 443-849-6212
Fax: 443-849-6217
Email: WoundCare@gbmc.org
About Us:
The Greater Baltimore Wound Care Center utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to healing throughout a continuum of care model that is JCAHO-compliant. The healing characteristics of every patient, captured in a comprehensive database, have created improved clinical pathways and resulted in more effective treatment protocols. Each patient receives a comprehensive assessment and an individualized treatment plan. Patients may benefit from the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which involves high oxygen content chambers with altered atmospheric pressure. The center also offers ongoing patient education to support wound healing and prevent recurrence of the wound.
Latest News:
Statistics show a tremendous need for wound care treatment. Each year, approximately 6 million Americans will suffer from problem wounds caused by diabetes, circulatory problems and many other conditions - with 1.1 - 1.8 million new cases each year.
Compelling statistics include:
- 21 million Americans have diabetes
- 18.3% of people over 60 have diabetes
- 15% of all diabetics will develop problem wounds
- Patients with diabetes have a 15-fold increase in the risk of amputation, and approximately 82,000 diabetics will undergo amputation each year.
But there is hope. Studies have shown that wound care treatment facilities have reduced amputation rates and the length of hospital stays.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do you need the Wound Care Center?
If you have a sore or wound that has not improved significantly in 4 weeks or healed entirely in 8 weeks, you should ask your doctor about the Wound Care Center.
What kind of treatment will I receive?
We will develop a treatment program based on your individual needs. This program will include regular visits to the Wound Care Center to provide treatment, evaluate progress and make any changes needed to improve the healing process. You (or your caregiver) will be provided education and detail instructions on home care, dressing changes and protecting the wound from further injury.
Does my insurance cover treatment?
Most health plans, including Medicare, cover Wound Care Center treatment. Your coverage depends on your specific plan. If you have a Managed Care Plan (MCO) you will most likely need a referral from your primary care physician. Be sure to bring your insurance cards with you when you visit the Wound Care Center and let us know of any changes during your treatment.
Will you keep my primary care doctor informed?
The Wound Care Center works with your primary care doctor, just like any other medical specialist. We will discuss your treatment program with your doctor and keep him or her updated on your progress, unless instructed otherwise. Remember, you will need to keep seeing your primary care doctor for routine medical care.
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