Wound Care
Wound Care Specialists Serving Houston-Clear Lake
When a wound lingers longer than expected, it could signal an underlying health issue that requires expert care. Chronic wounds, like diabetic ulcers, pressure sores, or those caused by poor circulation, can worsen over time and may lead to serious complications if left untreated. If a wound hasn’t healed after four weeks, it’s time to see a specialist.
Our specialists diagnose and treat slow-healing wounds that don’t respond to standard care, such as arterial and venous ulcers, post-surgical wounds, traumatic skin injuries, and burns. We administer advanced treatments to help wounds heal faster and lower the risk of infection or long-term damage. In 9 out of 10 cases, patients see an improvement within 16 weeks of commencing treatment.
Your care at CLS Health extends beyond wound management. We collaborate closely with specialists in vascular medicine, endocrinology, and other relevant fields to address underlying conditions that may affect healing. This coordinated approach not only accelerates recovery but also helps prevent future complications. Don't wait for a wound to worsen—schedule your consultation today and take the first step toward complete healing with the support of our expert team.
When should I see a wound care specialist?
You should consult a specialist if your wound hasn’t healed within 2–4 weeks, shows signs of infection, increased pain, or worsening appearance, or if you have conditions like:
- Diabetes
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- A weakened immune system /
Wound Treatment Services
- Diabetic Ulcers / Diabetic Foot Wounds – Slow-healing wounds caused by diabetes-related nerve and circulation issues.
- Venous Ulcers – Open sores on the legs caused by poor circulation in the veins, commonly linked to varicose veins or chronic venous insufficiency.
- Arterial Ulcers – Painful wounds typically found on the feet or toes, caused by reduced blood flow due to peripheral artery disease (PAD).
- Pressure Ulcers (Bedsores) – Injuries to skin and underlying tissue due to prolonged pressure, often seen in patients with limited mobility.
- Burns (First to Third Degree) – Thermal injuries requiring specialized wound management and tissue regeneration.
- Acute Injuries – Cuts, abrasions, and lacerations that need prompt treatment to prevent infection and scarring.
- Surgical Wounds – Post-operative incisions that may become infected, reopen, or fail to heal properly.
Advanced Wound Care Treatments
- Wound Closure Techniques – Advanced dressings, sutures, adhesives, and tissue adhesives to promote sealing and healing.
- New Tissue Growth Therapies – Biologic grafts, tissue-engineered products, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to encourage cell growth and regeneration.
- Wound Tissue Rejuvenation – Regenerative treatments that restore damaged skin and underlying tissue for optimal recovery.
Natural Healing Medicines – Incorporating evidence-based herbal, nutritional, and biologically active agents to support wound healing naturally.
Don't see your insurance listed? We may still accept it! CLS Health updates accepted insurance plans regularly. Please call (281) 724-1860 to verify your coverage.
- Aetna Select
- Open Access Selects
- Elect Choice
- Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
- Aetna Choice POS II
- Managed Choice
- Open Choice PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage Plans
CLS Health does not accept:
- Aetna CVS Marketplace Plans
* Some providers may not accept this insurance, please call to confirm
- Superior Ambetter Core (Complete, Clear, Focused, Standard Silver and Gold)
- Superior Ambetter Value (Clear Value Silver, Focused Value Silver, CMS Standard Silver & Gold Value, Everyday Value Gold)
- Superior Ambetter Virtual (Ambetter Virtual Access Silver, CMS Standard Virtual Access Basic Silver, Ambetter Virtual Access Gold)
- Superior Health Plan CHIP*
- Superior Health Plan MAPD (Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug)
- Superior Health Plan Medicare
- Superior Health Plan MMP Medicaid*
- Superior Health Plan MMP Medicare
- Superior Health Plan STAR*
- Superior Health Plan STAR Kids*
- Superior Health Plan STAR+PLUS*
CLS Health participates in most Blue Cross Blue Shield plans including:
- Blue Choice PPO
- Blue Essentials
- Blue Essentials Access
- HealthSelect
- HealthSelect of Texas In Area
- Consumer Directed HealthSelect in Area
- HealthSelect of Texas Out of State
- Consumer Directed Health Select Out of State
- HealthSelect Secondary 65+
- Medicare Advantage HMO
- Medicare Advantage PPO
- Medicare Advantage Value HMO
- POS
- Traditional/Par Plan
- TRS-Active Care
- TRS-Care Standard
- BCBS MyBlue Health (Marketplace)
*Some providers may not accept Community Health Choice, please call to confirm
- MarketplacePremier
- Medicaid*CHIPCHIP PerinateSTAR
- Medicare AdvantageDual-Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)
CLS Health accepts most Cigna plans, including:
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna Local Plus
- Cigna Open Access Plus
- Cigna PPO
- ChoiceCare PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO Premier
- Medicare Advantage Plans
- HumanaChoice - Medicare Advantage PPO plan
- Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plan
- Human Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage HMO & Special Needs Plan
- Military (TRICARE South Region Military Health Plan)
- POS - including Choice POS, National POS Open Access/Plus and Preferred POS Open Access.
- PPO
*Some providers may not accept United Healthcare, please call to confirm
- Commercial, HMO, POS, EPO and PPO Plans (Charter, Choice,Core, Doctors Plan, Freedon, Heritage, Navigate, Nexus ACO, Options PPO, Passport Connect, Select)
- Indemnity
- Medicare Advantage (AARP, Care Improvement Plus, C-SNP, D-SNP, I-SNP, Erickson Advantage, ERS Medicare Advantage, TRS-Care Medicare Advantage, UnitedHealthcare Chronic Complete, UnitedHealthcare Connected (Medicare-Medicaid Plan), UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete, UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage PPO, United Healthcare Medicare Complete)
- Community Plans* (CHIP, CHIP Perinate, Star, Star Kids, Star Plus, MMP)
- Wellmed (Wellmed Dual SNP Focus, Wellmed Medicare Advantage Focus)
*Some providers may not accept Wellpoint, please call to confirm
- Medicaid (All Texas Plans Including the Below)*
- CHIP
- CHIP Perinate
- STAR
- STAR+PLUS
- STAR Kids
- Medicare Advantage
- C-SNP
- D-SNP
- I-SNP
- Medicare Advantage HMO
- Medicare-Medicaid (MMP)
- Medicare-Medicaid Program (MMP)
- STAR+PLUS MMP
*Some providers may not accept insurance, please call to confirm
PPO Networks
- Beechstreet PPO
- Carnival Cruise Lines PPO
- Envolve Benefit Options Vision-PPO, HMO
- First Health
- Curative/First Health
- Galaxy Health Network
- HealthSmart Preferred Care
- Accel
- Healthsmart Payors Organization
- Multiplan PPO
- Tricare (Humana) PPO/Prime
Employer-Specific Plans
- Brazoria County Employees – Aetna TPA Brazoria County Employees
Workers’ Compensation Plans
- Workers’ Comp
- Auto & Workers’ Comp
Medicare and Medicare Advantage
- Medicare Traditional
- Medicare Advantage
- Memorial Hermann Health Solutions Commercial and Medicare
- Molina Medicare Complete Care HMO SNP
- Medicare-Medicaid Program (MMP)
- STAR+PLUS MMP
- Alignment Health Plan
- AllyAlign Health
- American Health Plans
- Florida Complete Care
- Gold Kidney Health Plan
- Imperial Health
- Independent Health
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado
- Mass Advantage
- Presbyterian Health Plan
- PriorityHealth
- Provider Partners
- SCAN
- UCare
- Vantage Health Plan
- Verda Healthcare
- Zing Health
Medicaid and CHIP Programs
- Molina Healthcare* (Marketplace, Medicaid, CHIP, CHIP Perinate, STAR, STAR Kids, STAR+PLUS)
- Texas Children's Health Plans*
- TMHP (Traditional Medicaid) Traditional Medicaid
Specialty Plans
- VA Community Cares Network CCN
FAQs
A chronic wound is a sore or ulcer that fails to heal within 4–6 weeks, despite standard medical treatment. These wounds often result from underlying conditions like diabetes, poor circulation, infection, or pressure, and require specialized care to promote healing and prevent complications.
Chronic wounds typically progress through four stages:
- Hemostasis – Initial clotting to stop bleeding
- Inflammation – White blood cells fight infection
- Proliferation – New tissue and blood vessels begin to form
- Maturation (Remodeling) – Final tissue rebuilding and scar formation
In chronic wounds, this process is delayed or stalled—often in the inflammatory stage—preventing full healing.
Common reasons include poor blood circulation, diabetes, infection, pressure on the wound, or inadequate oxygen supply. Nutritional deficiencies, smoking, and certain medications can also impair wound healing.
Diabetic wounds require a multi-layered approach: wound cleaning, infection control, offloading pressure, and advanced therapies like topical dressings, debridement, or tissue regeneration. Proper blood sugar control is critical to successful healing.