The York Hospital Wound Healing Center

About five million Americans suffer from chronic wounds that won't heal. Often, these wounds won't heal due to a variety of factors such as age, diet, circulatory problems, diabetes, arthritis, kidney disease and smoking. These wounds can become infected, requiring amputation in extreme cases, if not treated in a timely and effective manner.

The York Hospital Wound Healing Center offers a comprehensive program that includes hyperbaric oxygen therapy and state-of-the-art treatment for non-healing wounds. We can help with wounds such as:

• Diabetic ulcers
• Lower leg ulcers
• Pressure ulcers (or bed sores)
• Bone infection
• Gangrene
• Skin tears or lacerations
• Radiation burns
• Post-operation wounds and infections
• Failed or compromised skin grafts

Local specialists

The York Hospital Wound Healing Center features a unique team of experienced doctors, nurses and therapists whose combined knowledge creates a multidisciplinary approach to wound management.

Our physicians include:

John Castronuovo, M.D., Medical Director

Terry Pummer, D.O., Associate Medical Director

Nikhilesh Agarwal, M.D., General Surgeon

L. Peter Fielding, M.D., General Surgeon

David Granger, D.P.M., Podiatrist 

Maria Kasper, D.P.M., Podiatrist  

R. Craig Martin, D.P.M., C.W.S., Podiatrist  

Jonathan E. Rhoads, Jr., M.D., General Surgeon

Working Together

The York Hospital Wound Healing Center is dedicated to solving a specific problem - the healing of your wound -- so you will continue to consult your regular doctor for additional medical care. We will inform your doctor about your treatment program and the progress you are making.

Your Treatment Program

Wounds, due to their complex nature, require an individualized course of treatment to promote healing. We offer the expertise and technology to support the needs of our patients. Generally treatments are covered by Medicare/Medicaid and most health plans.

Your treatment plan will be overseen by one of our staff physicians. A RN case manager will be your primary contact at the Wound Healing Center. Some of the following treatments may be included in your treatment plan:

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. HBO therapy is an intermittent treatment of 100% oxygen at increased atmospheric pressure, roughly equivalent to what a SCUBA diver would experience at around 30 feet below the water's surface. Patients receive treatment while they relax in a transparent, cylindrical chamber. This therapy allows the body to kill germs and promote healing. It is typically used to treat such problems as diabetic ulcers, circulatory disorders, compromised skin grafts, cyanide or carbon monoxide poisoning and bone infections.

Wound Dressings. Specific wound care products will be chosen for your wound depending on your needs. Proper dressing can go a long way to promote healing.

Wound Debridement. This minor surgical procedure enhances the growth of healthy tissues in the wound, creating an environment that leads to healing. Your physician will also use the latest monitoring techniques to measure your progress.

Transcutaneous Oxygen Monitoring. This test records the level of oxygen available to your wound. The more oxygen your wound gets, the quicker healing can be complete.

Doppler Evaluation of Pulses. This technique measures the blood flow available to bring nutrients and medications to the wound. The better the blood flow is, the quicker healing will occur.

Referral

Referral to the York Hospital Wound Healing Center may occur through your primary care physician or you may refer yourself.  To inquire about scheduling an appointment, call 717-812-2480 and we will contact you by telephone.

If you do not have a primary care physician, you may contact the WellSpan HealthSource via e-mail or by calling (717) 851-3500 or (800) 840-5905.  We will be happy to help you select a doctor that meets your needs.