- Treatment of chronic wounds including those of diabetic, venous and pressure origin

- Treatment of non-healing post-surgical and traumatic wounds

- New and advanced therapies, including research modalities designed to expedite wound closur

- Community and patient education on wound care

- Advanced diabetic ulcer care

- Surgery for lower extremity wounds

The Wound treatment and Research Center is part of the Division of Trauma/Burn and works closely with other Divisions and University Faculty to provide the highest possible level of care.

Since its opening in 2001, under the direction of Gerit Mulder, DPM, MS, the UCSD Wound Treatment and Research Center at the Regional Burn Center in the Division of Trauma, has provided the highest level and quality of service related to the treatment of chronic and problematic wounds. The focus of the outpatient center is on wounds of the lower extremity, however consultation is provided on all wound types when requested on an out-patient or in-patient basis. The out-patient clinic is open from Monday through Thursday. In the case of urgent requests, the Director of the Clinic can be reached through the operator at any time. Patients requiring hospitalization are admitted in conjunction with the Burn Unit/Trauma Staff or with the Medicine Service when complex and multiple medical problems are present..

Patients arriving at the Wound Clinic receive a comprehensive examination and interview related to their wound problem. All staff members, including administrative, nursing and physician, provide individualized attention and care to all patients. Patients are given a thorough explanation of their wound status and all treatment options are covered in detail.

The Center sees a large percentage of diabetic patients. Diabetic lower extremity problems are a major focus of the clinic. Diabetic education and related services are provided at UCSD and may be offered in association with visits to the Wound Clinic. Special emphasis and education on lower extremity diabetic problems, footwear and ulcer prevention are also stressed at the clinic.

Research is a key component of the Wound Treatment and Research Center. Patients may be offered the opportunity to participate in advanced, new and exciting research focusing on wounds that are difficult to heal. Although the most appropriate and advanced level of care possible is always provided, research offers new avenues of treatment to those interested in these services.

Surgery related to wound care is also offered in the clinic. Diabetics requiring surgical intervention and foot and ankle reconstruction are also welcome. The Wound Clinic works closely with the Department of Orthopedics to ensure the best care possible for the diabetic foot. Excellent cooperation and communication also occurs with other departments including vascular surgery. Patients with circulatory related wounds including arterial and venous ulcers, visiting the clinic may be offered different treatment options based on the level of their disease, their medical status and personal requirements.

The Wound Treatment and Research Center at the UCSD Regional Burn Center and Division of Trauma offers an unsurpassed level of academic, clinical and research medicine to Southern California residents as well as those who visit the clinic from throughout the country.   Home