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Wound Care Program

The specialists at Mass General Brigham’s Wound Care Program diagnose and treat all types of complex wounds that don’t respond to traditional treatments. We use advanced techniques to provide personalized, comprehensive care.

Comprehensive care for chronic wounds

At Mass General Brigham, we provide nonsurgical and surgical care for patients with acute or chronic wounds that are difficult to treat. Our specialists have extensive experience caring for wounds related to atherosclerosis, vascular diseases, neuropathy, radiation therapy, trauma, surgery, and other conditions that can result in hard-to-heal wounds. We deliver expert and compassionate care for all types of wounds.

Part of General Surgery

Part of Burns

Our approach to wound care

Our team provides a compassionate, personalized approach and unmatched surgical expertise in treating acute and chronic wounds that are difficult to heal.
Team-based approach

Our wound care team includes specialists who collaborate to provide comprehensive care. Our team includes experts in:

  • Dermatology
  • Diabetes
  • Infectious disease
  • Nutrition
  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Pain management
  • Plastic and reconstructive surgery
  • Podiatry
  • Vascular surgery
Comprehensive care for complex wounds

We offer a wide range of approaches for treating complex wounds, enabling us to tailor care to your needs. Nonsurgical methods include:

  • Advanced dressings, including foams or antimicrobials
  • Compression therapy
  • Mechanical or enzymatic debridement
  • Topical or systemic therapy
  • Vacuum therapy

Surgical methods include:

  • Flap surgery or reconstruction
  • Skin grafting
  • Surgical debridement
Personalized treatment plans
Your first visit includes a thorough assessment by our wound care team, followed by recommendations for the best treatment options for your needs. Before we perform any treatment, we explain how it works and answer questions you or your family may have. We deliver the best possible wound care from diagnosis to treatment and beyond.
Prevention and education
We help patients accelerate their healing and lower the risk of complications, readmissions, and amputations. Patients receive the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to participate in decisions, perform self‑care, and advocate for themselves. We want to help patients and caregivers understand a diagnosis and manage their care to achieve the best outcomes.