Your Questions, Answered
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We offer a wide range of wound care services, including, but not limited to treatment for: Diabetic Ulcers, Pressure Ulcers (all stages), Non-Healing Surgical Wounds, Venous & Arterial Leg Ulcers. Our services include Advanced Wound Assessments/Evaluations, Vascular Assessments, Wound Debridement, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (aka Wound VAC), infection treatment/management and Nutritional Assessments to promote wound healing.
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We offer many foot care services, including, but not limited to: Routine Diabetic foot and toenail care, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) foot and toenail care, ingrown toenail care and removal, callus and corn removal, fungal nail management, debridement for mycotic/dystrophic toenails, and toenail trimming.
Why is foot and nail care so important?
Diabetics and those with Peripheral Vascular Disease are at increased risk for foot-related complications due to reduced blood flow and damage to the nerves in the feet; this makes it harder to feel pain, pressure and injuries. Professional foot and nail care can be essential to reducing the risk of infection, hospitalization, and in severe cases, amputations.
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Yes! We provide professional toenail trimming as part of our foot care services for those with Diabetes, poor circulation, thick or ingrown toenails or simply those who have difficulty trimming their nails at home. Regular nail care can help prevent pain, infection and other foot-related complications.
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Absolutely! We also use local anesthetics to help manage any pain that removing an ingrown toenail could cause.
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Regular foot and nail care helps to detect problems early, prevent complications, and keeps your feet healthy! Routine exams, professional nail care and prompt treatment of wounds on the feet can reduce the risk of infection, hospitalization and, in severe cases, amputations.
Diabetics and those with Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) can have reduced blood flow and damage to the nerves in the feet, making it harder to feel pain, pressure, or injuries. Even a small cut, blister, or ingrown toenail can develop into a serious infection or slow-healing wound if left untreated.
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Yes and no. We do offer evaluations for complications related to neuropathy and provide preventative foot care, including routine foot exams, nail care, and wound care when needed. If you require specialized neuropathy treatment, we can evaluate and recommend an appropriate provider, such as a neurologist or physical therapist.
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Yes! We treat all types and stages of pressure related ulcers, including bed sores.
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We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and the majority of private insurance plans. We also offer a cash-pay option.
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Possibly. Our clinic does not require a referral, as we offer a cash-pay option, however, many insurances do require a referral from your PCP, as we are considered a “specialized” service. We can assist with the referral process if your insurance requires a referral and will be happy to schedule an appointment prior to obtaining one.
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You can contact us a variety of ways. By phone at 870-590-5000, via email at admin@southernwoundandfoot.com, through our Facebook page, or click the Contact link at the top of the screen and fill out our contact form. We aim to return phone calls, emails, and messages as quickly as possible!