Contact us at: (254) 248-6204
At Coryell Health, we treat all wounds and specialize in those that have become difficult to heal. Our comprehensive center utilizes both traditional and advanced therapies to help patients heal quickly and fully. Our physicians provide care to the patient as a whole, and each patient is assigned a case manager to assist with handling their individual care. Also, in order to strengthen the continuum of care for our patients, the referring provider remains an active member of our team.
The Advanced Wound Care Center treats wounds including, but not limited to:
- Arterial Ulcers
- Burns
- Cellular and tissue based products
- Diabetic Ulcers
- Infected or Non-Healing Wounds
- Pressure Ulcers
- Surgical Wounds
- Traumatic Wounds
- Venous Stasis Ulcers
Our center offers the most up-to-date wound care therapies including hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy, debridement, compression therapy, specialty dressings, and off-loading. Learn more about HBO therapy below.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Therapy is a treatment in which the patient breathes 100% pure oxygen while inside a pressurized chamber. Learn what to expect when receiving HBO treatment in the video below.
Contact Us
224 Memorial Drive, Suite 2
Gatesville, TX 76528
Phone: (254) 248-6204
Fax: (254) 248-6254
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Featured Physicians
Dawn Pessa, MSN, FNP-BC, CA-SANE, CP-SANE
Specialites:
Family MedicineWound Care
A Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native, Dawn Pessa lived in Philadelphia until marrying her husband in 2000. During her husband’s career in the U.S. Army, they lived in Germany, Kentucky, Washington and South Korea before settling down with their three sons in Fort Cavazos, Texas, upon his retirement. Dawn began her medical career as a medical assistant in 1997. She also served as a medical assistant instructor in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2010. After moving back to the States from South Korea, Dawn earned her associate degree in nursing from Central Texas College and became a registered nurse (RN). She also earned her…
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James Townson Jr, DPM, D.ABFAS, FACFAS
Specialites:
Foot & Ankle SurgeryPodiatry
Dr. James Townson Jr., DPM, D.ABFAS, FACFAS, is a podiatric surgery specialist serving Central Texas with over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Born and raised in Whitney, Texas, Dr. Townson received his undergraduate degree in biomedical science from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He went on to attend Samuel Merritt University in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he earned his doctorate in podiatric medicine and graduated cum laude as a member of the Pi Delta Honor Society. Dr. Townson completed his foot and ankle reconstructive surgical residency at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical…
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Amy Bass, APRN, FNP-C
Specialites:
Family MedicineWound Care
Amy Bass, a family nurse practitioner (FNP), was raised in Houston, Texas, for most of her childhood until her family moved to Alabama. Amy completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Liberty University before earning her Master’s in the Family Nurse Practitioner program at Chamberlain University. Amy has nursing experience in the emergency department and rehabilitation services and FNP experience in primary care, pediatrics, and women’s health. Amy met her husband in Alabama, and they are high school sweethearts. Her husband is on active duty in the Army, and they have moved to Gatesville from Colorado. Outside…
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Katy Waters, FNP-C, APRN
Specialites:
Family MedicineOriginally from Gatesville, Katy Waters, FNP-C, is a family medicine practitioner providing comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families, covering a wide range of medical issues. She graduated from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX, with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2018. She later earned her master’s degree through Walden University’s Family Nurse Practitioner Program, graduating with honors. Katy is a registered advanced practice nurse through the Texas Board of Nursing and is board certified as an FNP with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Returning to practice where she grew up, Katy is deeply committed to giving…
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