Surgical Wounds, Grafts, Flaps
Surgical Wounds incisions can open up after surgery due to infection, poor tissue structure, compromised circulation, or stress on the wound. Wounds that have been
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Saturday-Sunday: Closed
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Phone: (726) 202-0396
Fax: 817-337-6866
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R3 Wound Care & Hyperbarics
18626 Hardy Oak Blvd #103
San Antonio, TX 78258
Our Stone Oak, TX hyperbaric chamber and wound care clinic provides quality wound care treatment options for patients in the San Antonio area. Our experienced wound care specialists provide a variety of treatments at each location, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), post-surgical incision management, and more. We are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and technology and are able to treat a variety of conditions and wounds. For example, we treat diabetes-related wounds, surgical wounds, pressure ulcers, and more.
“R3 has a fantastic team. Adelaide is a wound management expert and I felt reassured that she monitored my progress often and was always available when I had questions. Eric was always efficient, friendly, and caring. Laura always welcomed me with a smile and helped me schedule the treatments at convenient times. My surgical wounds are mostly healed and I would highly recommend R3 to anyone who is struggling with a wound.”
— T.W.
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