UMassMemorial Health Care

Limb Preservation Center

Limb Preservation Center

UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus

55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655

508-856-5599

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UMass Memorial Medical Center Limb Preservation Center

•Premier Limb Preservation Center in Central

Massachusetts

•Speedy vascular surgeon evaluation for all

patients

•A treatment plan to increase blood flow

•The most advanced technology

•Clinical trials

UMassMemorial Health Care

UMass Memorial Health Care is the largest not-for-profit health

care system in Central Massachusetts with 2,000 physicians and

more than 13,000 employees. Our member hospitals are: Clinton

Hospital, HealthAlliance Hospital, Marlborough Hospital, Medical

Center, and Wing Memorial Hospital and Medical Centers.

Contributions to UMass Memorial Health Care are deeply

appreciated. Call 508-856-5520 or email giving@umassmed.edu.

About Our Centers of Excellence — The Cancer, Diabetes,

Heart and Vascular, and Orthopedics Centers of Excellence

deliver seamless programs of quality and compassionate care

for patients across our health care system. Developed to meet

the needs of our community, our centers offer an experienced

team approach to specialized treatment, advanced therapies

and breakthrough clinical trials. Our highly trained physicians

and staff provide patient-centered care in modern facilities

with the latest technologies as we educate tomorrow’s health

care leaders and advance science through research at the

University of Massachusetts Medical School.

William Robinson, MD, Medical Director, performs endovascular repair for peripheral artery disease.

Peripheral Artery Disease

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) causes blockage in

the arteries. The result is a decrease in blood flow.

PAD may be caused by smoking, diabetes, high

cholesterol and high blood pressure.

Approximately 8 million Americans have PAD. Talk

to your doctor if you have pain in your legs while

walking, pain in your feet at rest, or if you have a

sore on your leg. These may be signs of PAD.

Patients can reduce the risk of plaque build-up by:

•Quitting smoking (smokers are 10 times more

likely to develop PAD)

•Managing blood sugars, blood pressure and

cholesterol as recommended by your doctor

•A lifestyle of regular exercise and healthy diet

Diabetes

Diabetes affects 25.8 million Americans. Diabetes

can cause changes in circulation, decreased sensation

and changes in structure of the foot. These changes

can cause a foot ulcer. If not treated promptly, ulcers

can easily become infected and lead to the need for

amputation.

What you Can do to Prevent Limb Loss

•Check the top and bottom of your feet and

between toes daily for changes, blisters or callous

•Never go barefoot

•Wear clean socks and well-fitted shoes

•See a podiatrist for regular foot care

•Don’t cut your own nails or callous

•Don’t smoke

•Control your blood sugar

The UMass Memorial Limb Preservation Center (LPC) is dedicated to patients at risk of limb loss due to Peripheral Artery Disease and Diabetes.

75% of amputations are due to

diabetes. Early detection and treatment

is critical to limb preservation.

Our Team Approach

The UMass Memorial Limb Preservation Center uses

a multidisciplinary team of experts to bring you the

highest quality care. In our program, you will find:

•Dedicated RN coordinator to follow your care and

answer your questions

•Personalized patient education and prevention

•Timely consultations with our specialists

•Excellent communications between your doctors

•Coordination with your current care providers

Save a Limb, Save a Life … Call the Limb Preservation Center. 508-856-5599•www.cardiovascular.umassmemorial.org/limbpreservation

How UMass Memorial Can Help

Limb Preservation CenterOur Expert Clinical Team and Partners

William Robinson, MD

Director, Limb Preservation Center

Assistant Professor of Surgery, UMass Medical School

Raymond Dunn, MD

Chief, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Professor of Surgery and Cell Biology, UMass Medical School

Frances Lagana, DPM

Podiatric Specialist

Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedics, UMass Medical School

Samir Malkani, MD

Director, Adult Diabetes Clinic, University Campus

Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, UMass Medical School

Gail Scully, MD, MPH

Infectious Disease Specialist

Assistant Professor of Medicine, UMass Medical School

Our Vascular Team

•Louis Messina, MD, Chief, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

•Francesco Aiello, MD

•Elias Arous, MD

•Danielle Doucet, MD

•William Robinson, MD

•Andres Schanzer, MD

•Jessica Simons, MD

•Colleen Hanesian, BSN, RN, CWCN, Limb Preservation Center Coordinator

•Janice Beschle, NP

•Marcel Droz, PA

•Lorraine Loretz, DPM, NP

•Kate Small, NP

•Alicia Wierenga, NP

Limb Preservation CenterUMass Memorial Medical CenterUniversity Campus55 Lake Avenue NorthWorcester, MA 01655

508-856-5599

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