The Presbyterian Wound and Ostomy Center, located in Albuquerque, provides comprehensive wound assessment and treatment, as well as ostomy services. Our staff partners with physicians and patients to make use of a variety of wound care products and therapies help to decrease your pain and allow for faster healing. Our team consists of board-certified wound specialists including clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, nurses, physicians and podiatrists.
Conditions Treated
We provide treatment for all types of wounds, including but not limited to:
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Diabetic foot ulcers
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Venous ulcerations
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Arterial ulcers
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Pressure ulcers
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Second-degree burns
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Post-traumatic wounds
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Surgical wounds that are not properly healing
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Abnormal wounds
We also offer case management for chronic wounds or complex cases, wound prevention through education and long-term follow-up care, as well as coordination of treatment with other providers or services.
Treatment Options
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Vacuum assisted closure
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Skin substitutes
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Wound care that speeds healing and decreases pain
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Transcutaneous oxygen measurements
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Ostomy Services including:
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Pre-operative education and stoma site marking
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Pouch system fitting
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Assessment of inability to maintain a seal on the ostomy pouching system for a prolonged period of time
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Assessment of peristomal skin issues (redness, irritation, etc.)
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Introduction to a different pouching system
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Hernia belt measurement
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Stoma assessment, if there is a problem with the appearance of the stoma
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Development of problem-solving plans
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General assistance with stoma problems
NOTE: For your ostomy appointment, please bring a complete ostomy pouching system change to let the ostomy nurse to review your pouching system items. A list of ostomy related questions are helpful to bring with you to the visit. Also bring a completed patient history form, which is located at the bottom of the webpage.
Location
- 5901 Harper Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
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Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
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Office Phone:
(505) 823-8870
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Fax: (505) 823-8875
Patient Resources
Please download and fill out the form that applies to the service you need, answering as many questions as you can. The more information you provide, the better we will be able to assist in your care.