Wound Center

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Managing a chronic wound can be challenging for you and your family. The Vanderbilt Wound Center provides care for wounds that have not responded to treatment or need specialized care. We bring together specialists from several medical and surgical specialties to ensure that you receive the expert attention you deserve. Our team provides compassionate care using reliable, time-tested approaches while also embracing cutting-edge therapies. We can also help you navigate insurance systems to get you the care and supplies you need to heal.

Conditions We Treat

We treat chronic wounds that have not healed with other treatments, including:

Calciphylaxis
Diabetic foot wounds
Failed skin/muscle flaps
Gangrene
Necrotic wounds
Osteomyelitis (bone infection)
Pressure wounds
Pyoderma gangrenosum

Why Choose the Vanderbilt Wound Center

Comprehensive care
We care for patients through diagnosis, treatment, surveillance, education and research. From the most simple to the most complex treatment, we provide a full range of options to address your specific needs and preferences.
Personalized wound care
Choosing the best wound care product for you depends on several factors that can change over time. From a simple bandage, to a variety of gauze, foam, alginate, or collagen products to the newest cellular and tissue-based products (CTPs), we provide what you need for every stage of the wound healing process. We also track your wound with photos and measurements at each visit to monitor your response to treatment and adjust as necessary.
Team approach
We work together to ensure that you receive the comprehensive care you need. Our team members collaborate with each other, as well as with experts in other medical disciplines, to provide you with individual care that addresses your unique needs.
Experts in wound prevention and treatment
In addition to healing your current wound, we look for correctable causes of wounds so we can help prevent the next one. We treat and help prevent wounds caused by diabetes, poor circulation or sensation, foot problems and excess pressure on the body. Often, multiple issues combine to create unique challenges. Our team provides you with expert advice and treatments, including nutritional support, medications, therapeutic dressings and devices, and advanced surgical treatments.
Advanced care
As part of an academic medical center, we are leaders in caring for the most complex conditions. Our commitment to research means that you receive the most current, advanced treatment available.