How Do I Know If My Wound Needs a Specialist? Warning Signs Every Patient Should Know
Most wounds heal on their own. But some do not — and waiting too long to see a specialist can make the difference between a…
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Clinical insights on wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy from a board-certified physician
Wound Care
What to Expect at Your First Wound Care Appointment — A Complete Patient Guide
A wound care appointment is more than a dressing change. Dr. Cyrus Garmo walks patients and families through every step of the first visit —…
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
What to Expect at Your First Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Session — A Patient Guide from Our Physician
Most patients tell me afterward it was nothing like what they imagined. A board-certified hyperbaric physician walks you through exactly what happens at your first…
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Emergency
A wound the size of a dime can lead to amputation — not because a patient ignored it, but because they never felt it. A…
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen and Plastic Surgery Recovery
A growing number of plastic surgeons and their patients are using hyperbaric oxygen therapy before and after procedures to support healing. A board-certified hyperbaric physician…
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen for Avascular Necrosis
Most patients with avascular necrosis are told surgery is their only option. A board-certified hyperbaric physician explains why HBOT is a UHMS-recognized treatment alternative now…
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Hyperbaric Oxygen for Radiation Cystitis
A patient suffered over a year of painful bladder symptoms after prostate cancer radiation before HBOT was added to his care plan. In as little…
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Safe?
A board-certified hyperbaric physician answers honestly — what the real risks are, how common they actually are, and exactly what to look for when choosing…
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Does Medicare Cover Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? A Physician Explains What Is Covered and How to Get Started
The most common reason patients wait too long to call is uncertainty about Medicare coverage. A board-certified hyperbaric physician explains exactly which conditions qualify under…
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen for Sudden Hearing Loss
Sudden hearing loss is a medical emergency with a narrow treatment window. A board-certified hyperbaric physician explains why time is everything, what the UHMS says…
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