UPMC Wound Healing Services at UPMC Mercy

UPMC Wound Healing Services at UPMC Mercy takes a team-based approach to wound care. Our experts specialize in orthopaedic, vascular, plastic, and general surgery as well as podiatry and internal medicine, and all have experience in helping patients with chronic or difficult to heal wounds. In addition, UPMC Wound Healing Services at UPMC Mercy is a Limb Preservation Center of Excellence. We pride ourselves on providing highly effective care to patients with foot and leg wounds caused by diabetes or other conditions.

In addition, a registered nurse specializing in wound care assesses and monitors the patient’s care. The nurse also provides continuing education regarding medications, wound care, and lifestyle changes.

Learn More About Our Program

• Conditions: relief for a variety of chronic and nonhealing wounds
• Treatments: advanced technology and experienced specialists
• Learn more about our patient-centered approach

Our Experts

• T. Oguz Acarturk, MD, Plastic Surgery
• Efthymios Avgerinos, MD, Vascular Surgery
• Patrick Burns, DPM, Foot and Ankle Surgery
• Peter Dickinson, MD, Internal Medicine
• John McKeating, MD, General Surgery
• Jeffrey Manway, DPM, Foot and Ankle Surgery
• Alexander Spiess, MD, Plastic Surgery/Peripheral Nerve Specialist
• Guy Stofman, MD, Plastic Surgery