Comprehensive wound care
Call 847-723-7052If you have a wound that won't heal, you're not alone. Approximately 7 million Americans experience this condition. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital's Wound Care Center provides extensive, specialized wound care on both an inpatient and outpatient basis.
Chronic and non-healing wounds can pose severe health risks and can result in life-threatening infections, possible amputation and debilitating health problems. But with Advocate Lutheran General, people with chronic or non-healing wounds can return to a normal life.
What sets us apart:
- Advanced therapies
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Expertise in healing wounds that have resisted other treatments
- Focus on prevention and identifying and treating a wound's underlying cause
- Largest hyperbaric oxygen therapy center in Illinois
To schedule an appointment, call 847-723-7052.
Your best choice for specialized care
Our Wound Care Center provides up-to-date, comprehensive wound care services for both inpatients and outpatients. Care is provided by our staff of physical therapists under the direction of a medical director. Many of our therapists are also certified wound specialists through the American Academy of Wound Management.Our specialized care team includes:
- Surgeons: Vascular, general, reconstructive
- Specialty physicians: Infectious disease, internal medicine, podiatry, psychology
- Wound care specialists: Wound nurses, therapists (occupational, physical), diabetes educators, nutritionists
Conditions we treat
We're experts on the various wounds patients can experience, including:Wounds from poor circulation (arterial or venous wounds)
- Diabetic wounds
- Non-healing surgical sites
- Pressure ulcers (bed sores)
- Infected wounds
- Other chronic, poorly healing wounds
Advanced treatment options
Choosing our Wound Care Center means you'll have access to a full range of treatment options, including:- Negative pressure therapy like Wound V.A.C. Therapy (the application of pressure to a wound using a therapy unit to continuously convey negative pressure to a wound dressing, helping promote wound healing)
- Compression wrapping for swelling or circulation problems
- Debridement (gentle removal of unhealthy tissue in the wound)
- Use of advanced dressings
- Modalities (i.e. ultrasound, pulsed lavage for cleansing)
- Total contact casting (for reducing pressure on foot wounds)
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Appointment information
At your first visit, it is important to evaluate your medical history and overall general health. This will help us identify the reason that your wound is having difficulty healing.In order to fully evaluate your medical history, fill out our patient history form [PDF] and bring it with you to your first appointment.
Please also bring the following:
- A list of all current medications and doses (including insulin and aspirin)
- A list of all allergies, medical records, x-rays, or test results
- Insurance cards and any required insurance forms (referrals or authorizations)
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral from my doctor to receive treatment?Yes, you need to have a physician-signed order that states "physical therapy wound care evaluate and treat" with the location of your wound (e.g., right lower extremity) and the physician's diagnosis (e.g., venous insufficiency).
Will insurance cover the costs of treatment?
Many health care plans will pay for some or all of the costs associated with your wound care treatment. Check with your insurance company specifically for outpatient physical therapy wound care coverage details.
Where is the Wound Care Center located?
We are located across from Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Free parking is available behind Portillo's restaurant. Let us know if you have special physical needs requiring assistance.
Many health care plans will pay for some or all of the costs associated with your wound care treatment. Check with your insurance company specifically for outpatient physical therapy wound care coverage details.
Where is the Wound Care Center located?
We are located across from Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Free parking is available behind Portillo's restaurant. Let us know if you have special physical needs requiring assistance.
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