Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) Rochester, NY | Expert Care

What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a safe and effective treatment that helps the body heal by breathing pure oxygen inside a pressurized chamber. At UR Medicine, our specialists use hyperbaric oxygen chambers to improve blood flow, fight infection, and support recovery from complex conditions.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can be used to treat:

Soft tissue radiation injuries
Chronic refractory osteomyelitis (bone infection)
Compromised skin grafts and flaps
Diabetic wounds in the legs or feet

UR Medicine's Approach

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) involves sitting or lying inside a sealed chamber where the air pressure is higher than normal. While inside, you breathe 100% oxygen, which allows your blood cells to carry more oxygen throughout your body. This increased oxygen helps damaged tissues heal faster and reduces swelling.

There are two main types of hyperbaric chambers:

Monoplace chamber: Designed for one person at a time.
Multiplace chamber: Holds several patients and a technician who stays inside during treatment.

What to Expect During Treatment

Each session usually lasts 1–2 hours. Most people complete multiple treatments over several weeks. While in the chamber, you can relax, listen to music, or watch TV.

Some people experience mild side effects, such as ear pressure changes (similar to flying) or temporary tiredness. Your care team will monitor you closely to ensure your safety. Treatment is different for each patient. It depends on the patient's condition and response to therapy.

What Sets Us Apart?

At UR Medicine, we offer:

Expert physicians and certified hyperbaric technologists
Integrated care with specialists in wound healing, vascular surgery, and rehabilitation
A supportive team that explains every step of treatment

Coping with non-healing wounds can be both frustrating and time-consuming. Expert care is available to help improve healing and your quality of life. At the Strong Wound Healing Center, our professional staff is highly trained in the specialized, comprehensive care of problem wounds, using the most up-to-date approaches in the science of wound care.

The Strong Wound Healing Center is proud to be accredited by the Undersea Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) since 2014. UHMS accreditation means our facility has met or exceeded the highest standards of care and patient safety through rigorous evaluation of our operations, including equipment, staff and training.

We ensure that the utmost quality is maintained within the specialty of undersea and hyperbaric medicine. The achievement of this significant milestone demonstrates UR Medicine’s commitment to providing the highest quality of patient care.