Helping Those Who Need to Heal

Most wounds typically heal without any difficulties. But for patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, or those who have suffered traumatic injuries or burns, wounds can create a serious situation that can last for months. Without proper attention, a chronic wound can create debilitating pain, limit mobility and lead to infection.

The medical staff of Paragon Surgical Specialists Wound Care is dedicated to healing acute and chronic wounds using a multidisciplinary approach and the latest treatment options. Our medical staff, Brian J. Schmidt, MD, FACS, and Heather C. Puckett, ANP-C, CWOCN, work with referring providers to develop a comprehensive plan best suited to the individual patient’s needs.

Our advanced wound care services include:

• Moist wound bed preparation
• Enzymatic debridement
• Alginate therapy
• Antimicrobial treatment
• Sharp debridement
• High gradient, multi-layer compression therapy
• Negative pressure wound therapy
• Adjunctive therapy
• Hydrotherapy with pulsatile lavage or whirlpool if needed
• Surgical care if needed

Meet Our Wound Care Professionals

Our medical staff is fully trained and experienced in chronic wound care.

Brian J. Schmidt, MD, FACS
Dr. Schmidt earned his Medical Doctorate at the Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio. He completed his residency in General Surgery at the Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Schmidt also completed additional training in skin and wound care management and is Wound Care Certified by the National Alliance of Wound Care.

Heather C. Puckett, ANP-C, CWOCN
Heather earned both her Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is certified as an Adult Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Heather attended the Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse Education Program at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. She is certified as a Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse.

Contact Us

For more information or to schedule a consultation, please contact us at 704-786-1108.