WoundCentrics Opens 2nd Wound Care Clinic in Corpus Christi

WoundCentrics has announced a new Wound Care Clinic is now open to provide advanced wound care to the Corpus Christi community. WoundCentrics is expanding its services to the South side of Corpus Christi to better meet the needs of the residents living there. The new wound care clinic is found at 5920 Saratoga Blvd, Suite 120. Corpus Christi TX 78414, next to Christus Spohn South and is accepting new patients by calling 361-299-0364.

WoundCentrics wound centers provide advanced modalities for wound care to patients with non-healing wounds including diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, infected wounds, radiated tissue injury and surgical wounds with complications. Our wound centers also treat conditions that can lead to wounds like venous insufficiency and collaborate with our vascular specialists to treat peripheral arterial disease and critical limb ischemia. The staff and providers are wound care specialists trained in the latest techniques for evaluation and management of acute and chronic wounds, vascular evaluation and management of underlying conditions that require care coordination with other medical professionals and/or allied health specialists.

WoundCentrics’ advanced wound centers work closely with Texas Cardiovascular Institute (TCVI) in Corpus Christi to ensure that patients who need a vascular assessment of their lower limbs receive timely evaluation and management for these conditions which often exacerbate chronic wounds or prevent wound healing. By working with TCVI, the wound center staff can establish a care plan knowing the vascular status. Other advanced therapies are available to help with healing plans such as engineered dermal substitutes, negative pressure therapy, MIST therapy, specialty dressings, compression dressings, off-loading and sharp debridement.

“Opening a second clinic in Corpus Christi to serve its South side residents and those who live on the island or South of the city has long been our goal. Although the pandemic slowed the opening of our new clinic, we are pleased to now be open and providing advanced wound care to our patients.” stated Stuart Oertli, Chief Operating Officer

According to Ben Simpson, VP of Operations for WoundCentrics, “Adding a second clinic in the Corpus Christi region will enable the clinics to provide easier access to a wound specialist and schedule patients sooner for a patient population that needs advanced wound care.”

The new clinic will be open daily, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, to see patients and make new and follow-up appointments. WoundCentrics continues to operate in its original location as well at 1533 5th St. near Christus Spohn Shoreline.

Marcus Gitterle, M.D. to present research poster to Society of Advanced Wound Care

Marcus Gitterle, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of WoundCentrics. LLC, a national provider of wound care services based in New Braunfels, Texas, will be presenting a research poster at the Abstract & Poster Session at the SAWC Fall Conference in the Caesars Palace Conference Center, Las Vegas, NV, October 13-16.

The Poster will be presented at the Advanced Clinical Practice and Emerging Research session, Sunday, October 16th. The title of the poster is “Wound Care During the Covid-19 Pandemic, the new Reality.”

The focus of the poster will highlight the impact that Covid 19 had on clinical wound care.

· Understanding the effects of Covid-19 on the skin

· NPIAP guidance related to COVID-19 and unavoidable Pressure Injury

· Protecting the Proned Patient

· Maintaining continuity of wound care operations during a pandemic

“The COVID-19 pandemic presented the greatest challenges ever seen in terms of delivery of wound care, in both outpatient and inpatient settings,” said Dr. Marcus Gitterle, CMO for WoundCentrics. “Wound care teams encountered new skin lesions related to direct and indirect effects of the SARS-Cov2 virus, along with shortages of skilled nurses and DME, and the exigencies of implementing a new set of prevention strategies specific to proned patients. I believe our specialty rose to the occasion, and this poster presentation is an effort to consolidate some of the pearls gleaned from a variety of wound care teams and systems, internationally,” stated Dr. Gitterle.

The poster session presentations at the SAWC Fall Conference were selected from over 250 submissions, and a panel of thirty wound care experts. chose this poster for presentation. The intent is that Poster presentations will provide up to date, innovative information that will aid wound care clinicians.

WoundCentrics is an integrated wound care solutions provider, delivering advanced wound care in acute care inpatient and outpatient settings, and post-acute facilities including Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH), skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and the inpatient rehabilitation hospitals (IRF). WoundCentrics hires and trains wound care providers, nurses and other clinicians on advanced wound care.

Wound Care University Announces the Introductory Course in Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care receives NBDHMT Accreditation

Wound Care University of New Braunfels, Texas, has announced that their Introductory Course in Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care has been approved by the National Board of Diving &Hyperbaric Medical Technology. The Board established the industry criteria for the certification of technicians involved in the practice of diving and hyperbaric oxygen therapy in 1985.

It is the position of the National Board of Diving & Hyperbaric Technology that all those who operate hyperbaric chambers and related delivery systems, or are required to work within hyperbaric chambers, become certified in hyperbaric technology or hyperbaric nursing.

With the approval of Wound Care University’s introductory course, attendees that complete the course and pass the course exam will be eligible for certification or recertification by NBDHMT. The pathway to sit for the Certified Hyperbaric Technician (CHT) or the Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (CHRN) certification exam begins upon completing the Wound Care University course and attendees become eligible after one year of work experience in the field.

“Wound Care University has been offering the Introductory Course in Hyperbaric Medicine since 2019, during which time the course has been accredited for the training of physicians and Advanced-Practice professionals, by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. Achieving the NBDHMT Accreditation is a milestone for our course, which opens opportunities to expand our educational reach to all students that are seeking a career in hyperbaric medicine,” stated Sara Holtman, Director of Education, Wound Care University.

Dr. Marcus Gitterle, a faculty member and course instructor said, “I am proud of our Wound Care University team for achieving accreditation by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology. We have worked hard to make our introductory course in hyperbaric medicine and wound care accessible, practical, and robust, and this recognition by one of the most respected organizations in the field is a tremendous achievement. We look forward to empowering professionals to enter this exciting and rewarding career pathway.”

“Achieving our goal of NBDHMT accreditation allows EMS professionals, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Registered Nurses to pursue their career goals and obtain CHT and CHRN certification. I work closely coordinating with each attendee and look forward to helping more professionals further their education through this course,” stated Chelsea Thompson, EMT, CHT and Hyperbaric Medicine Safety Director and Faculty for Wound Care University

“Becoming a CHT has been beneficial in so many ways. Learning the physics of how hyperbaric oxygen therapy works has taught me the importance of oxygen in wound healing. I have been able to advance my career and improve my work/life balance. I started with my current company eight years ago as a hyperbaric tech, after one year of employment I was encouraged to continue my education to become a CHT. I have recently been promoted to a Wound Care and Hyperbaric Program Director,” Shared Daniel Guerrero EMT, CHT, Faculty for Wound Care University.

Upcoming Dates for 2022:
AUGUST 15-19
SEPTEMBER 12-16
OCTOBER 10-14
NOVEMBER 14-18
DECEMBER 12-16

WoundCentrics partners with local physician as Medical Director for Cornerstone Hospital of West Monroe

Dr. Lisa Post, Medical Director

WoundCentrics has announced that Lisa Post, M.D., has joined the company and will serve as the Medical Director for inpatient and outpatient wound care and hyperbaric medicine at Cornerstone Hospital of West Monroe. She began providing services at Cornerstone’s Long Term Acute Care Hospital on May 11, 2022.

Dr. Post graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Science degree and continued on to receive her Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. After working as a dietician, she attended Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport and earned her Doctor of Medicine in 2014.

Dr. Post is an experienced physician that has been providing clinical care in the Shreveport, Ruston, and West Monroe area since 2014. She completed specialized wound care and hyperbaric medicine training earlier this year at Wound Care University in New Braunfels, Texas.

“We are pleased that Dr. Post has joined WoundCentrics and will be filling a vital role as the Medical Director for the wound care programs at Cornerstone Hospital in West Monroe, LA,” stated Rodney Franklin, Chief Executive Officer at WoundCentrics. “Her background in emergency medicine, as a hospitalist, dietician and wellness specialist, and diabetic educator are strong building blocks for a well-rounded wound care physician,” said Marcus Gitterle, WoundCentrics Chief Medical Officer.

Dr. Post is accepting new patients at the Cornerstone Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center.

 Patients can call the clinic at 318.397.6360 for an appointment.

Roosevelt Warm Springs Hospitals Engages WoundCentrics to Implement its Advanced Wound Care Services Program

The historic Roosevelt Warm Springs Hospitals, part of the state of Georgia’s academic health system, August University Health, has signed a management services agreement with WoundCentrics to provide advanced inpatient wound care services to patients in its rehabilitation and specialty hospital.

Founded by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1927 as a polio rehabilitation facility, Roosevelt Warm Springs continues it’s mission to restore function today through it’s two specialized care facilities in Warm Springs, Georgia.

The Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care Hospital provides services to the more medically complex patients, including patients that have developed severe wounds. WoundCentrics will augment the current wound care team with specially trained wound care physicians and mid-level providers who will implement its advanced wound care program, ensuring state-of-the-art wound care for the Warm Springs patients. WoundCentrics will coordinate wound care across the continuum of care in order to provide the same level of wound care services to the rehabilitation hospital patients as well. 

“We are excited to be joining the care team of such a prestigious institution. WoundCentrics has a long history of providing evidenced based wound care to long term acute care hospitals and rehabilitation facilities that result in improved patient outcomes,” stated Dr. Marcus Gitterle, WoundCentrics Chief Medical Officer.

“The leadership team at Warm Springs has demonstrated their engagement and commitment to providing the highest quality of care throughout the exploratory stage of this agreement and now we are excited to begin providing our services,” added Stuart Oertli, Chief Operating Officer for WoundCentrics.

Dr. Paul Spiller joins WoundCentrics to provide wound care services in Central Texas

Local primary care physician and wound care specialist Dr. Paul Spiller has joined WoundCentrics and began providing wound care services to WoundCentrics’ partner hospitals and post-acute facilities in the greater Austin area on May 9, 2022. 

Dr. Spiller completed his undergraduate education at Clemson University in South Carolina before graduating medical school at Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, Georgia. He then completed a Family Practice Residency program at University of Alabama at Huntsville, Alabama. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Family Practice. 

Dr. Spiller worked as a physician in the Carolinas before relocating to the Round Rock, Texas area. Upon joining the WoundCentrics team, he completed Wound Care University at WoundCentrics corporate office in New Braunfels, Texas. Wound Care University is a combination of a 40 hour Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Society approved hyperbaric medicine certification course and an interactive training and shadowing curriculum for advanced wound care. 

“We are excited to add a quality wound care specialist like Dr. Spiller to our team in the Round Rock and Austin markets,” said David Jones, FNP-C and Regional Director of Operations for WoundCentrics. 

“Dr. Spiller will bring a high level of compassionate wound care and expertise to the patients with wound care conditions that we assist our partner facilities to manage,” Jones said. 

Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute and Regional Wound Care Center holds Community Open House

Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute (TCVI) and Regional Wound Care of Corpus Christi (RWC) held a combined community Open House to introduce their specialized clinical teams to the local Corpus Christi healthcare and business community Wednesday, March 23.

In coordination with the community open house event, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the new TCVI Vascular Clinic and was attended by local healthcare organizations, physicians and Corpus Christi City Council members Ben Molina, Bela Huerta with State Representative, Todd Hunter Office, United Chamber of Commerce Corpus Christi Vice President Esther Pokladnik, UCCCC Membership Engagement Director, Efrain Franco and UCCCC Chamber Champion, Irene Burg with Frost Bank.

Regional Wound Care and the Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute are co-located at 1533 5th Street, Corpus Christi, TX. began to see patients with vascular problems in the office-based outpatient clinic last fall. The Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute’s mission is to provide the highest quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care in an optimal, state-of-the-art environment.

Jason A. Yoho, MD and Medical Director for TCVI is a highly regarded, Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist that specializes in minimally invasive, non-surgical therapy for heart and peripheral vascular disease. He has advanced training in both complex coronary and peripheral vascular intervention, including critical limb ischemia. He is a specialist in peripheral vascular disease treatment including atherectomy and stenting and specializes in the treatment of chronic occluded arteries. Additionally, Dr. Yoho participates in clinical research and clinical education, helping other physicians learn new and advanced techniques. He currently is the Principal Investigator in a multitude of studies involving the efficacy of minimally invasive coronary and peripheral interventions.

Dr. Yoho is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and interventional cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. During his years of cardiovascular practice, Dr. Yoho has proven to be a patient-focused, experienced cardiologist committed to serving the communities of South-Central Texas, including Corpus Christi, Seguin, New Braunfels, and San Antonio. Dr. Yoho brings extensive cardiology experience along with innovative interventional care for cardiac and endovascular disease to the patients and communities he serves.

TCVI has global collaborations with leading physicians and innovative medical industry manufacturers and can deliver advanced treatment via minimally invasive, outpatient procedures in the Corpus Christi region.

Rapid advancement in technology enables innovative diagnostic testing and minimally invasive treatments in an outpatient setting to better serve the patients in the community.

“By performing advanced, cutting-edge treatments in an outpatient, office-based facility we are able to provide state-of-the-art treatments where patients often only pay a fraction of the out-of-pocket cost as compared to other larger facilities,” according to the Dr. Jason Yoho, Medical Director of TCVI.

TCVI is managed by WoundCentrics, a full-service management company that provides integrated wound care services in the local hospitals, post-acute facilities and manages the Regional Wound Care Center.

Regional Wound Care Center of Corpus Christi is dedicated to the treatment and healing of challenging, multi-factorial, non-healing wounds, typically referred to as chronic wounds. These wounds, if not managed properly and healed, can lead to amputation and loss of quality of life for patients. Regional Wound Care Center was founded 10 years ago and is co-located with TCVI.

Regional Wound Care Center is staffed with doctors, advanced practice providers, nurses and techs that are extensively trained in wound care and using advanced modalities like Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to avoid amputations and heal wounds.

Types of wounds seen at RWCC include diabetic foot ulcers, osteomyelitis, osteoradionecrosis, pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, and arterial and venous wounds.

RWCC recently underwent a renovation to update the facility with new flooring, paint and added treatment rooms to provide more capacity and better patient flow that will improve patient through-put.

“Our goal is to provide patients with the best quality wound care with positive outcomes,” stated Chamarie Atkinson, Program Director of Regional Wound Care Center. “Our highly trained clinical staff is focused on managing patients and coordinating care utilizing our wound care training and advanced modalities and therapies to heal wounds and prevent amputations. And our renovated facility is state-of-the-art for our patients and staff.”

Regional Wound Care Center and The Texas Cardiac & Vascular Institute are accepting new patients and are open Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm. To Refer patient to Regional Wound Care Center, call 361.371.5544 or visit the website at regionalwoundcare.com

To refer patients to TCVI call 361.266.2233 or visit texascardiacandvascular.com

WoundCentrics was founded 13 years ago in San Antonio, Texas. The company has grown to have a large regional footprint, operating in ten states and in more than ninety-two facilities. Through its physician employment group, Physician’s Unity, it employs seventy-two providers and more than seventy-five other clinical, administrative, and support staff. In 2019, WoundCentrics founded Wound Care University to provide state-of-the-art wound care training and development for wound care clinicians, including an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Society (UHMS) approved course for new hyperbaric clinicians (woundcareuniversity.com).

WoundCentrics to Support NALTH Spring Clinical Educational Conference

WoundCentrics has announced that it will attend the National Association of Long-Term Hospitals Spring 2022 Clinical Education & Annual Member Meeting in Glendale, Arizona April 20-22.   WoundCentrics is an Advocate Partner of NALTH and a long-time member of the organization.

After a 2-year hiatus for NALTH's in person educational meetings due to the Covid 19 pandemic, WoundCentrics is excited to be supporting the conference in person and reconnect with other members.  WoundCentrics will display in the marketing booth area during the conference and provide information on their unique integrated wound care services designed specifically for the LTACH.

The Conference Agenda highlights for the Clinical Educational meeting include:

  • The Healthcare System -- Post Pandemic: A New State of the Industry

  • Recovery After Transfer from Hospital to LTACH (RAFT) -- Study for COVID-19

  • Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)

  • Comorbidities: Dialysis and Vent Weaning

  • Post ICU Syndrome: COVID

  • Tracheostomy

WoundCentrics own Dr. Marcus Gitterle will participate in NALTH's new Chief Medical Officer Clinical Program and Dinner that will focus on the key issues for medical leadership in the LTACH setting.  A stated goal for the CMO meeting is to review the literature on outcomes and the group will develop recommended LTACH standards.

“The CMO Clinical Program and Dinner will be an excellent opportunity for the LTACH physician leadership to meet and discuss the best practices and clinical standards for patients,” Dr. Marcus Gitterle, CMO for WoundCentrics explained.  “With the challenges of Covid 19 pandemic and the increased high acuity of the LTACH patients, the clinical exchange among LTACH medical officers should be well attended and provide useful insights for CMOs.”

"We are excited to be able to see our fellow NALTH members in person again and share the changing wound care trends we have seen in the LTACH setting over the past two years since we last met,” stated Stuart Oertli, Chief Operating Officer for WoundCentrics and a long time LTACH administrator.

WoundCentrics Operations Team adds Experience and Expertise

WoundCentrics, a full-service wound care management company located in New Braunfels, Texas, has announced the addition of new managers to the operational and training teams to deliver its comprehensive integrated wound care services. 

Sara Holtman, RN, BSN, CWCA, Director of Education 

Sara has been named the Director of Education for WoundCentrics and manages the company education and training programs through Wound Care University. Sara was a founding member of WoundCentrics and grew clinical operations with the Long-Term Care Hospital clients.  She left the company to work in Hospital management before her return to WoundCentrics in the education role. 

“Sara brings extensive wound care knowledge and managerial experience to our education team and will lead the growth of Wound Care University,” said Dr. Marcus Gitterle, Chief Medical Officer.   

Kimberly Ford, MBA-MH, BSN, MHA and CWCA, Dir. of IP  

Kimberly joined the company last summer as Director of Inpatient Services. In her role, Kim will implement Inpatient services at the newest Christus Santa Rosa Hospital client in San Marcos. Kim has extensive inpatient wound care nursing background that will help her focus on the development of Wound Centrics’ Hospital Inpatient Wound Care Services with all clients. 

Vice-President of Operations Ben Simpson said “Kimberly brings a strong background and experience to our inpatient wound care services offering.  She will lead our clients to build on their existing wound teams to help ensure quality inpatient wound care for patients.” 

Lindsey Randolph, MBA, Assistant Director of Outpatient Operation 

Linsey began her work at WoundCentrics January 2022 to assist with growing and developing Outpatient Services for Wound Centrics.  She had been working as an administrator for the V.A. hospital system in San Antonio and brings her knowledge of health care and managerial experience to the company’s operations team. 

“Adding Lindsey to our operations team, we are committed to delivering our full integrated wound care services to each client and every patient we serve” Simpson stated.  “Lindsey will support our growth and assist in delivering support to current and future partners.” 

WoundCentricswas founded 13 years ago in San Antonio, Texas to deliver a unique integrated wound care services model to the healthcare industry.  The company has grown to have a large regional footprint, operating in ten states and in more than ninety-two facilities. Through its physician employment group, Physician’s Unity, it employs sixty-four providers and more than seventy-five other clinical, administrative, and support staff. In 2019, WoundCentrics founded Wound Care University to provide state-of-the-art wound care training and development for wound care clinicians, including an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Society (UHMS) approved course for new hyperbaric clinicians.

WoundCentrics Shellie Torres to lead Lubbock Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management

Shellie Torres, Director of Human Resources
Shellie Torres, Director of Human Resources

Shellie Torres, the Director of Human Resources for WoundCentrics, assumes the role of President of the Lubbock Chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management for the 2022 term. She served the past year as the President-Elect for the organization and began her new term in January.

Shellie will provide leadership to the local chapter including serving as a voting member of the state council, serve as the chairperson for the Board of Directors, conduct business of the chapter, preside over all activities of all officers and directors and standing committees, monitor accounting and chapter funds and lead the short- and long-term planning of the organization.

The local website claims that the Lubbock Chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) serves the West Texas area. And while affiliated with National SHRM, the chapter operates independently to provide a wide variety of professional development and networking opportunities for the Lubbock area HR professionals to grow together. The Chapter's diverse membership represents large and small corporations and organizations in the area and ranges in experience from entry level to senior level individuals.