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Wound Care Program In Katy and Sugar Land

 Wounds to Wellness: We’re With You

Outpatient Wound Care in Sugar Land and Katy, TX

Wound care is a crucial component of healthcare, focusing on the administration and treatment of wounds to encourage healing and avert complications. The appropriate approach to wound care can differ based on factors such as the wound’s nature, location, and severity.

Wound Care Specialists

Wound care is an area of medicine that often goes unnoticed until one faces a personal experience with a non-healing wound. Be it due to surgery, injury, or underlying health conditions, when a wound persists, it demands clinical expertise and compassionate care. At Surgical Associates of Southern Texas, we recognize the delicate balance between clinical precision and personal touch in wound care services. Dr. Murtuza Sakir, a Board-certified General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist with a profound understanding of the intricacies involved in wound care. An untreated or poorly treated wound can lead to severe infections, complications, and other health issues. Beyond the immediate medical needs, wound care also focuses on minimizing scars, ensuring that the wound’s aftermath doesn’t hinder function or aesthetics more than necessary.

Please contact us at our Katy location if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment.

In Sugar Land, TX, we are located at

17510 W Grand Pkwy S Ste 460, Sugar Land, TX 77479

In KATY, TX, we are located at

410 W Grand Pkwy S Suite 4D, Katy, TX 77494.

Our reputation in the Katy and Sugar Land areas isn’t just built on clinical excellence but also on genuine patient care. Dr. Murtuja Shakir, a board-certified General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist, embodies our dedication to marrying skill with compassion. His expertise ensures that every wound is addressed with precision, while his patient-centric approach guarantees individualized attention.

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Why Is Specialized Wound Care Essential?

Every wound tells a story, and each one requires unique care:

  1. Injuries: A fall, a cut, or a burn might seem simple, but without proper care, these can become gateways to infections or long-term damage.
  2. Surgical Procedures: Post-surgical wounds have their own set of care guidelines. Proper care ensures not just aesthetic recovery but also functional restoration.
  3. Chronic Conditions: Diabetic ulcers, pressure sores, and venous ulcers are examples of wounds resulting from chronic conditions. These wounds often need a more prolonged, specialized approach.
  4. Underlying Health Issues: Conditions like poor circulation, immunodeficiency, or nutritional deficiencies can affect wound healing. A specialized approach ensures these underlying issues are addressed in the wound care process.

Wound care procedures

Wound care procedures involve various techniques to facilitate healing, prevent infection, and manage pain in different wounds, with specific methods depending on factors like wound type, location, and severity. Common procedures include wound cleaning, debridement, dressing application, using topical antibiotics, wound closure, assessment and monitoring, pain management, elevation, and offloading for pressure ulcers or diabetic foot ulcers. Consult a healthcare professional for tailored advice on appropriate wound care procedures.

Cutting-edge Treatments in Katy and Sugar Land

At Surgical Associates of Southern Texas, we pride ourselves on adopting the latest in wound care technology and techniques. From advanced dressings to innovative therapies, our patients receive the most modern treatments available. Recognizing the individual nature of each wound and patient, we craft tailored care plans. These are routinely evaluated and adjusted based on the wound’s progression and healing.

Assessment & Evaluation of Wound Care

Before any treatment begins, a thorough assessment of the wound is necessary. This includes:

-Determining the type of wound (e.g., surgical, traumatic, burn, pressure ulcer, diabetic foot ulcer).
-Measuring the size and depth of the wound.
-Checking for signs of infection.
-Evaluating the amount and type of wound drainage.
-Assessing the surrounding skin for health and signs of further complications.

 

Regular check-ups are essential to monitor the wound’s progression. If there’s no improvement or if complications arise, adjustments to the treatment plan are made. Every wound is unique, and individual care plans may vary. It’s always important to consult with a wound care specialist  to determine the best approach for any given wound.

The Science of Wound Healing

The process of wound healing is multifaceted and complex. It involves a cascade of events, from an immediate response to injury to the final phases of tissue remodeling. But why is specialized wound care necessary?

  1. Prevention of Infection: The skin acts as a barrier against harmful microorganisms. A wound can provide an entry point for these pathogens, making infection prevention a top priority.
  2. Promotion of Optimal Healing: Proper wound care ensures that a wound heals in the shortest time possible and reduces the chances of long-term complications or scarring.
  3. Management of Chronic Wounds: Some wounds, like diabetic ulcers, don’t heal in the usual timeframe due to underlying conditions. Specialized care is pivotal in such cases.
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Dr. Murtaza Shakir has been ranked as one of the top doctors of General surgery in Houston, as per Houstonia

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Our Surgeon in Sugar Land

Board-certified General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist

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As a general surgeon he provides expert treatment of common general surgical problems like Gallbladder Surgery and Hernia Repair and complex abdominal wall reconstruction.

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Being the only Board Certified Surgical Oncologist outside of the Texas Medical Center, Dr. Shakir specializes in treatment of various Malignancies ranging from Colon, Rectal, Liver and Pancreatic cancer

Dr. Shakir is a board-certified General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist working in Katy and Memorial city. After graduating from Medical School at Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan, he ventured to complete his residency in General Surgery at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He also specializes in providing the most cutting edge and personalized treatment for patients with Breast Cancer.

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Testimonials

How Clients Review Our Service..

Dr. Shakir saved the life of my wife. She suffered a ruptured colon late on a Saturday night during the peak of the COVID-19. He operated on her late that same night. As I was not allowed into the hospital, I only received phone calls before and after the operation. He talked to me the next day and made it very clear to me that her recovery would be a day at a time concern and that she was very sick. I very much felt that she was in very capable and professional care. A few months later he was able to perform a reversal operation to make her whole again. We are very pleased with the outcome of this set of events and we are forever grateful for his skill as a surgeon and doctor.

 

Wendy Brown

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Dr. Shakir saved the life of my wife. She suffered a ruptured colon late on a Saturday night during the peak of the COVID-19. He operated on her late that same night. As I was not allowed into the hospital, I only received phone calls before and after the operation. He talked to me the next day and made it very clear to me that her recovery would be a day at a time concern and that she was very sick. I very much felt that she was in very capable and professional care. A few months later he was able to perform a reversal operation to make her whole again. We are very pleased with the outcome of this set of events and we are forever grateful for his skill as a surgeon and doctor.

 

Wendy Brown

Google Review

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