Chronic or slow-to-heal wounds are not an uncommon occurrence. It is estimated that between 6 and 7 million Americans experience problems from chronic wounds.
A chronic wound is a wound that has resisted healing for three weeks or more.
Institute for Advanced Wound Care at Baptist Medical Center South
The Institute for Advanced Wound Care at Baptist Medical Center South provides individuals with chronic wounds the most up-to-date medical treatments from renowned wound care specialists.
Severe wounds left untreated can lead to amputation or possibly death. The staff at the institute is prepared to help individuals with wounds resulting from:
- Diabetic ulcers
- Pressure ulcers
- Venous stasis ulcers
- Sickle cell ulcers
- Surgical incisions
- Skin cancers
- Spider bites
- Radiation wounds
- Keloids
- Burns
- Skin tears
- Traumatic wounds
- Pyoderma gangrenosum
- Ulcers caused by lupus
- Rheumatoid arthritis
Drs. Terry A. Treadwell, M.D., F.A.C.S., and Warren C. Gewant, M.D., F.A.C.S., have been treating patients with chronic wounds since 1998. They both have a profound interest in treating chronic wounds, as well as training other physicians in the area of wound care. They host monthly seminars for physicians interested in learning more about chronic wound care and advancements in treatment.
Dr. Treadwell serves as the institute's medical director. He is a graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and completed his residency in general and vascular surgery at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas. A retired vascular surgeon, Dr. Treadwell serves on the board of directors of the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care and the editorial advisory board of Wounds magazine.
Dr. Gewant received his medical degree from State University of New York and completed his residency in general and vascular surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Conn. Dr. Gewant, a board-certified surgeon, is a retired vascular surgeon and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Before moving to Montgomery, he had a private practice in Saratoga, N.Y., for 18 years.
Assuring that patients of the institute receive the best care available, Drs. Treadwell and Gewant are involved in a number of research or clinical trials. These research projects enable them to provide patients with the most cutting-edge products and treatments available for chronic wounds. Institute patients are given the opportunity in some cases to participate in these trials, often at a reduced cost or at no expense.
Individuals may self-refer or have a physician referral to be treated at the institute. If you are experiencing complications from a chronic wound or have additional questions, please call the institute at (334) 286-3444.
Location information:
2167 Normandie Dr.
Montgomery, AL 36116