Everything you need to prepare for your visit and care for your wound at home.
We know that visiting a new specialist can feel uncertain. Here's exactly what your first visit looks like.
Gather your medical history, a list of current medications, and any prior wound care records or photos. If you have insurance, have your card ready. Wear loose, comfortable clothing that provides easy access to the wound area.
Your clinician will take a full medical history, examine your wound carefully — measuring dimensions, assessing depth, tissue type, drainage, and surrounding skin — and discuss your treatment goals with you.
Based on your assessment, we'll create a personalized care plan that includes wound treatment, dressing recommendations, follow-up schedule, and any referrals to other specialists we believe will help your healing.
We track your wound's progress at every visit, adjusting the plan as your wound evolves. Between visits, you can reach our team by phone with questions — we're here to support you throughout your healing journey.
Good wound care between appointments makes a real difference. Here are our top tips for caring for your wound at home.
A moist wound environment heals faster. Follow your dressing instructions carefully — don't let the wound dry out, but also prevent it from becoming overly wet.
Use only the products your clinician recommended. Dressing changes should be done with clean hands. Call us if your dressing runs out before your next visit.
Increased redness, swelling, warmth, bad odor, green or yellow drainage, or fever may indicate infection. Contact us promptly if you notice these signs.
Wound healing requires protein, vitamin C, zinc, and adequate hydration. Talk to your care team about your diet — good nutrition dramatically improves healing speed.
Avoid prolonged pressure on wound areas. Use cushions, specialized footwear, or positioning devices as recommended. Pressure prevents healing.
Smoking significantly impairs wound healing by reducing blood flow and oxygen delivery. Your care team can connect you with cessation resources.
Many patients self-refer to our practice, and most insurance plans do not require a referral for wound care. However, some insurance plans may require authorization — we recommend calling your insurance provider first, and our team is happy to assist with prior authorization if needed.
A first visit typically takes 45–60 minutes, as we complete a full assessment and develop your care plan. Follow-up visits are usually 20–30 minutes. Home visits and telehealth visits are similar in length.
Call our office immediately at (555) 000-0000. Signs of infection include increased redness, swelling, warmth, new or worsening pain, foul odor, or colored drainage. If you have a fever above 101°F or feel very unwell, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.
Yes. Diabetic foot ulcers are among the most common and serious wounds we treat. We use evidence-based protocols specifically designed for diabetic wound healing and work closely with endocrinologists, podiatrists, and vascular surgeons to address underlying causes and reduce the risk of complications.
After scheduling your telehealth appointment, you'll receive a secure link via email or text. At appointment time, click the link on your phone or computer to join a video call with your clinician. You'll be asked to show your wound on camera, and we'll walk through your history, current treatment, and next steps together. You don't need to download any special app.
Yes, we accept Medicare and work with many Medi-Cal managed care plans. Please see our Insurance & Billing page for a full list of accepted plans, or call our office to verify your specific plan before your visit.
Coverage for home visits varies by plan. Medicare and many private insurance plans cover medically necessary home wound care visits. We recommend calling your insurance provider to confirm coverage before scheduling, and our billing team is happy to assist you with that process.
Our clinic is located in [Your City], CA. Home visits are available within [X] miles of our clinic. Telehealth consultations are available to all patients throughout California. Contact us if you're unsure whether we serve your area.
Complete these forms before your first visit to save time and help us serve you better.
Medical history, current medications, and insurance information.
How we protect and use your health information.
Request your records or authorize us to receive records from other providers.
Can't download or print forms? We'll provide them at your first visit. You can also complete the intake form via our secure patient portal — ask us for access when you schedule.