Wound Care & Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Dallas

9301 North Central Expressway,
Suite 340, Dallas, TX 75231

Appointment/Inquiries: 469-581-7197
Fax: 214-382-9798

If you are in need of Wound Care in Dallas, TX, Wound Evolution - Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine is here to serve you. Our office provides a variety of services, including Venous Leg Ulcers, Wound Care, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and Compression Therapy to our patients with care and expertise. Wound Evolution - Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine have served many happy patients of the Dallas community. We hope to see you in our office soon!

What Is Wound Care?

Wound care includes diagnosing the type of wound, considering factors that affect optimal healing, and dispensing the proper treatments for wound management.

Having wounds evaluated as soon as possible is essential, as professional wound care is critical to avoid serious complications. Without proper care, a wound can become a severe infection, such as cellulitis or sepsis.

Wounds We Treat

At Wound Evolution in Dallas, we’re dedicated to providing you with the best in wound care. We treat the following conditions:

Atypical wounds
Bone infections
Burn wounds
Chronic wounds
Diabetic ulcers and wounds
Non-healing surgical wounds
Infected wounds
Pilonidal cysts
Pressure ulcers
Surgical wound complications
Venous and arterial ulcers
Venous leg ulcers

Wound Care Treatments

Required treatment depends on the type of wound you have. Wound Evolution offers the following wound care in Dallas:

Bio-engineered skin grafts
Compression therapy
Mechanical and enzymatic debridement
Negative pressure wound therapy
Post-Mohs surgery
Tissue infection management
Total contact casting
Wound debridement

What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

Our hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Dallas is an advanced treatment that exposes your body to pure oxygen, supporting the natural healing process and speeding up your recovery. At Wound Evolution, the wound care specialists provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy onsite as a non-invasive outpatient procedure.

During treatment, you breathe pure oxygen in a pressurized room. The oxygen levels inside a hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber are three times higher than normal air pressure, so your lungs can gather more oxygen, which isn’t otherwise possible.

Your blood carries the enhanced oxygen throughout your body, protecting you from harmful bacteria. This process also stimulates the release of growth factors and stem cells, two microscopic components that encourage healing.

Conditions Treated With Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be used independently or paired with other treatments. Because it stimulates the body’s natural healing process, it benefits almost any wound and is a vital component of wound care.

Wound Evolution uses hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat a variety of conditions, including:

Diabetic wounds of the lower extremities
Chronic refractory osteomyelitis
Crush injuries
Suturing of severed limbs
Preparation and preservation of compromised skin grafts and flaps
Osteoradionecrosis
Soft tissue radionecrosis
Radiation cystitis
Radiation proctitis
Acute peripheral arterial insufficiency

Who Is a Good Candidate for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is recognized as a safe and effective treatment for more than one dozen acute and chronic conditions, from diabetic foot ulcers to radiation injury. If you have any of the above conditions, you’re likely a good candidate for hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Dallas.

However, hyperbaric oxygen therapy should not be used under the following circumstances:

Untreated pneumothorax
Recent ear surgery
Existing collapsed lung
Certain types of lung disease
Pregnancy

How Does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Work?

Oxygen is crucial in healing after an injury because your soft tissues and skin need oxygen to thrive. When you experience an ulcer, wound, cut, or abrasion, your tissue requires higher oxygen levels to heal. However, after an injury, tissues may be deprived of oxygen, causing further damage or difficulty healing.

Inhaling oxygen on its own is not enough to jumpstart the healing process. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy delivers concentrated oxygen to areas where circulation has been reduced or cut off. By increasing oxygen levels in your blood, we can ward off infection and promote healing, preventing the need for more invasive treatments such as wound debridement or surgery.

What Is the Hyperbaric Oxygen Procedure?

Before treatment, you will be asked to remove hair or skin-based petroleum products and give your provider your cell phone and other electronics.

During treatment, you’ll sit or lie on an exam table with a lightweight mask or hood over your head. The cover releases a steady stream of oxygen directly into your lungs. Because the increased air pressure may cause your ears to pop like they would on an airplane or at high altitudes, you can yawn or swallow to relieve this side effect.

Our hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Dallas lasts about two hours, although the exact time may vary. Throughout your session, the team at Wound Evolution monitors you and the therapy unit.

How Is Recovery From Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

After treatment, your therapist will slowly depressurize the oxygen, allowing you to easily transition back to normal oxygen levels. You may feel a bit lightheaded or tired, which will resolve shortly.

Most patients require multiple hyperbaric oxygen treatments for the best results. The exact number you need will depend on the following:

Your type of wound
The severity of your wound
How well the wound responds to your initial hyperbaric oxygen treatment

Our specialists will recommend how many hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatments will be right for you during your evaluation.

Treatments at This Location

At our Dallas location, you will find some of the following services and wound treatments:

Wound Care

We offer specialized wound care tailored to your specific needs. One of our providers will evaluate your wounds to accurately determine the cause and recommend a combination of therapies to treat them. Wound healing is a specialty of our Dallas location.

Venous Leg Ulcers

Venous leg ulcers are a common type of wound that requires medical attention. These ulcers develop when chronic venous insufficiency causes high pressure in a vein. Our staff can help you find lasting relief from venous leg ulcers and get you back to the activities you enjoy.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

This advanced treatment exposes your body to pure oxygen, supporting your body’s natural healing process. At Wound Evolution, our team of wound care specialists provides hyperbaric oxygen therapy onsite as an outpatient procedure to help address a number of different wounds.

Compression Therapy

Compression therapy is an important part of your treatment for those who do not have an active infection. Pressure stockings prevent blood reflux, decrease fluid leakage, control edema, and slow disease progression, making compression therapy a key step in the healing process.

Kali Whitney, PA-C

Wound Care Specialist & Hyperbaric Medicine

Han Pham Hulen, M.D. UHM/ABPM

Wound Care Specialist & Hyperbaric Medicine

Han Pham Hulen, MD, UHM, ABPM, is a talented wound care specialist at Wound Evolution in Dallas, Texas. She is board-certified in internal medicine, infectious disease medicine, and undersea and hyperbaric medicine. Dr. Hulen applies her expertise along with a patient-centered approach to help her patients heal.

Hours

Monday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

I was recently treated at the Dallas center. The staff was excellent and very helpful and friendly. I would recommend them to anyone who has a wound needing tre...

Ted R.

I have been going to Wound Evolution for several weeks for a difficult to heal leg wound. Doctors and staff have been terrific. They talk to you in terms you ca...

Tim G.

I found Dr. Hulen and her whole staff to be very professional and patient motivated. I was in the process of moving and developed a wound problem, not knowing a...

John B.

Schedule Your Consultation

If you have developed a wound, call Wound Evolution - Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine or book an appointment online today. Our team of specialists is ready to assist you in finding lasting relief from your wounds.