In the United States, approximately 6.5 million patients are affected by chronic wounds resulting from a number of factors including diabetes, poor circulation, trauma, vein disease, surgical incisions, and immobility. It is estimated that 1-2% of the population will experience a chronic wound in their lifetime.

• 2.5 million pressure ulcers are treated annually in the U.S.
• 25% of all people with diabetes will develop a diabetic foot ulcer
• Prevalence of venous ulcers in U.S. is approximately 600,000 annually

If you have a wound that is not responding to conventional treatments within two to four weeks, the wound care expert at the Thompson Health Wound Clinic offers advanced healing therapies. Our comprehensive approach is designed to speed the healing process, allowing our patients to resume a normal lifestyle and regain their quality of life as quickly as possible.

Leading our Wound Care Clinic, Dr. Suzamie Farnsworth is a board-certified internal medicine physician with over 29 years of experience and a special interest in wound care. Her practice focuses on the treatment of:

• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Pressure ulcers
• Non-healing surgical wounds
• Traumatic injuries
• Abscesses
• Skin tears
• Hidradenitis
• Venous ulcers
• Arterial ulcers

Customized Care

Specialized wound care is critical to the healing process. It can shorten the time to heal, decrease the possibility of infection, and decrease pain. Dr. Farnsworth emphasizes education for prevention, and early detection of infection, in order to avoid hospitalization or surgery. She seeks to improve diabetes control for her patients to avoid foot ulcers and other complications, including amputation. Dr. Farnsworth believes in the judicious use of antibiotics to avoid resistant infections, leading to better outcomes for patients.

Appointments

We work with patients and their physicians to schedule evaluations and treatment sessions. We accept prescriptions from any physician. Most insurance plans are accepted. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call (585) 978-8264.

Part of F.F. Thompson Hospital 

Marilyn Sands Outpatient Clinic
395 West Street (GPS Location), Canandaigua
(585) 978-8264
(585) 320-1057 FAX