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Wound Care &
Hyperbaric Medicine

Advanced Healing for Chronic and Non-Healing Wounds

At Russell Medical, we understand that some wounds require more than standard care. Our Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center provides specialized treatment for chronic or non-healing wounds those that persist for weeks or months despite conventional approaches. These wounds can be the result of poor circulation, diabetes, immobility, or other underlying health conditions, and if left untreated, may lead to serious complications, including amputation.

That's why our multidisciplinary team offers leading-edge treatments in a dedicated setting focused entirely on wound healing and recovery. With personalized care plans and advanced therapies like hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), we help patients regain comfort, mobility, and quality of life.

Conditions We Treat:

  • Diabetic ulcers

  • Venous stasis ulcers

  • Pressure injuries (bedsores)

  • Post-surgical or traumatic wounds

  • Radiation-related tissue damage

  • Compromised skin grafts or flaps

  • Arterial ulcers and ischemic wounds

  • Burns and crush injuries

  • Osteomyelitis (bone infections)

What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)?

HBOT is a non-invasive therapy that enhances the body's natural healing process by delivering 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber. This increases oxygen levels in the blood, accelerates tissue repair, fights infection, and improves outcomes in patients with slow-healing or complex wounds.

Our Advanced Treatments Include:

  • Comprehensive wound assessments

  • Surgical and enzymatic debridement

  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)

  • Specialized wound dressings

  • Total contact casting and offloading

  • Bioengineered skin substitutes

  • Compression therapy

  • Nutritional guidance and patient education

  • Coordination with vascular, plastic, and infectious disease specialists as needed.

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Healogics Clinical Services

Our Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center is proud to partner with Healogics Clinical Services, the nation's leader in advanced wound care. With over 20 years of experience and more than 300 hospital partners, Healogics brings evidence-based protocols, industry-leading technology, and world-class expertise to our program.

This partnership helps us deliver:

  • Advanced modalities like hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)
  • 88% healing rate within a median of 31 days
  • High limb salvage rates and patient satisfaction

Through this collaboration, our patients benefit from nationally recognized best practices right here at home.

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Meet the Physician

Joshua Smith, CRNP

Joshua Smith, CRNP, has served the Lake Martin community through Russell Medical for more than 15 years, advancing from patient care technician and registered nurse to AANP board-certified nurse practitioner. With experience spanning critical care, emergency medicine, and outpatient services, he is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Joshua is passionate about building lasting relationships with patients and helping them achieve the best possible outcomes through Russell Medical’s Wound Care Center.

Tanya McGee, AGACNP

Tanya brings more than 24 years of healthcare experience and has spent the last five years as a certified wound care and hyperbaric provider, helping patients heal from chronic and complex wounds. She is especially passionate about the life-changing impact of wound care including limb salvage efforts that help patients preserve mobility, independence, and quality of life.

Blake E. Pritchett, DPM

Dr. Blake Pritchett provides podiatry care for patients dealing with foot and ankle concerns, with a practical approach focused on comfort, mobility, and everyday function. He completed his podiatric medical education at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine and his residency at University of Louisville Hospital, and patients can expect a thoughtful evaluation and clear next steps tailored to their needs.

Patient Resources

For your convenience, patient forms can be downloaded below:

Wound Care Patient History FormBilling Information FormConsent to Treat Form

Start Your Healing Journey Today

Don't let a chronic wound limit your health or independence. Our team is here to help you heal with compassion, innovation, and expert care.

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Location

55 Alison Dr, Alexander City, AL 35010

Call 256.215.7450 to schedule your consultation today.

Am I a Candidate for Wound Care?

If you have a wound that hasn't shown significant improvement in 30 days, you may benefit from specialized care.

You may qualify if you experience:

  • Slow-healing or non-healing wounds

  • Diabetic ulcers or pressure injuries

  • Poor circulation or compromised healing

  • Surgical wounds or radiation-related tissue damage

Our Program Includes:

  • Advanced therapies like hyperbaric oxygen therapy

  • Personalized treatment plans

  • Expert care from wound care specialists

  • Education and support for healing at home

  • Collaboration with your referring physician

Call 256.215.7450 to schedule your consultation - no referral needed to get started.