From the Desk of Dr. Garmo

Clinical insights on wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy from a board-certified physician

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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…

Dr. Cyrus Garmo, MD April 10, 2026 8 min read
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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…

Dr. Cyrus Garmo, MD April 9, 2026 6 min read
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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…

Dr. Cyrus Garmo, MD April 8, 2026 6 min read
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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…

Dr. Cyrus Garmo, MD April 7, 2026 7 min read
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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…

Dr. Cyrus Garmo, MD April 6, 2026 9 min read
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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…

Dr. Cyrus Garmo, MD April 4, 2026 8 min read
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