Hyperbaric Medicine (HBO) - Turkey Creek Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
- Chamber type
- unknown
- Accreditation
- Not listed
- Address
- Knoxville, TN
What to Expect
Patients lie comfortably in a pressurized hyperbaric chamber while a technician monitors the session. A standard treatment runs roughly 60-90 minutes including compression and decompression. Most medical protocols call for a multi-session course; the clinical team will outline a treatment plan based on the indication.
Contact & Hours
About Hyperbaric Medicine (HBO) - Turkey Creek Medical Center
Hyperbaric Medicine (HBO) at Turkey Creek Medical Center, part of Tennova Healthcare, offers specialized outpatient care focused on enhancing the healing of difficult-to-heal or infected wounds. During treatment, patients breathe 100% oxygen inside a pressurized chamber, increasing the oxygen levels in the blood and promoting faster recovery. The center's dedicated team of doctors, nurse practitioners, and nurses provide treatments to promote healing of chronic wounds and help patients recover as quickly as possible. They accept self-referrals and most insurance plans cover the treatment. The clinic provides care for a range of conditions, including bone infections, diabetic foot and leg wounds, recurring wounds, surgical wounds, and ulcers (ischemic, pressure, and venous stasis). They also treat wounds associated with radiation therapy and other conditions like bites and infections. The center emphasizes patient education, providing information on wound prevention, care, and early warning signs of complications. Turkey Creek Medical Center is located in Knoxville, TN and offers a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, heart care, cancer care, and surgical services. The hospital also provides various patient resources such as online scheduling and a patient portal. Care is directed by Heather Hutchings, D.O., supported by an on-site clinical team. FDA-cleared indications listed by the clinic include Bone infections, Diabetic foot and leg wounds, Recurring wounds, Surgical wounds, Ulcers (ischemic, pressure, and venous stasis), Wounds associated with radiation therapy. The clinic also lists off-label or wellness uses such as HBOT. Services offered at the facility include Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Wound care. Payment options include: Insurance accepted (for covered indications); Single session ~$800. Contact: located at 10820 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934; phone (865) 218-7525; website https://www.tennovaturkeycreek.com/hyperbaric-medicine. About the facility: Tennova Healthcare's Turkey Creek Medical Center delivers hyperbaric oxygen therapy for difficult-to-heal or infected wounds. HBOT is part of the hospital's wound care service line.