Wound Healing Center FAQs
What kinds of wounds do you treat?
- Stage 3 ulcer with no improvement in four-weeks under a physician's care
- Stage 4 ulcer that involves tendon ligament and/or bone
- All wounds that fail to heal in two months
- Wounds that repeatedly break down
- All charcot, insensate and dysvascular foot wounds.
- All wounds on the foot of a person with diabetes
Do I need a referral from my doctor?
It depends upon your insurance coverage. We do accept self referrals from patients, but your insurance may also require you to have a referral from your primary care physician.
Do all insurance companies pay for wound treatment?
Yes.
How long until I'm healed?
Our goal is to get your wound healed within 16 weeks. However, many of our patients are having success in a much shorter time. The national average for centers like ours is to heal 80 percent of wounds treated. Our healing rate is over 90 percent.
How do I contact you?
You may call the Wound Healing Center by dialing 703-664-8020.
NEWS
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May 19, 2008
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Chief Growth Officer Recognized For Statewide Leadership
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June 18, 2008
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Ranked 'Excellent' By Physicians
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July 28, 2008
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital to Host International Delegation
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August 7, 2008
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Employee Chosen To Select National Award Winners
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