Hyperbaric Medicine | University of Maryland Medical Center

Established in 1965, the Center for Hyperbaric Medicine at Shock Trauma is internationally recognized for its leadership and expertise in the clinical application of hyperbaric therapy.

With the only multiplace hyperbaric chamber in the State of Maryland, the Center can accommodate up to 23 patients and care providers per dive.

Conditions that are responsive to hyperbaric oxygen therapy include:

Within this Center, recreational and commercial scuba divers can also undergo dive physicals to ensure they are healthy enough to dive.

Specialists at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center are available for consultation and patient referral 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Ambulatory patients are evaluated in Shock Trauma's Outpatient Clinic on a scheduled basis.

Call University OneCall/Maryland ExpressCare at 1-800-373-4111 for easy access and no-hassle service.

Robert E. Rosenthal, MD

Chief, Hyperbaric MedicineProfessor of Emergency Medicine

Special Interests: Hyperbaric Medicine; Wound Healing; Diving Injuries; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning; Radiation Tissue DamageMedical Degree: New York University School of Medicine, MDResidencies: George Washington University - Internal MedicineCertification: Emergency Medicine; Internal Medicine410-328-6152 / office

Associate Director, Hyperbaric MedicineAssistant Professor of Emergency Medicine

Special Interests: Wound Care; Carbon Monoxide Toxicity; Inflammation and Tissue DamageMedical Degree: University of Vermont College of MedicineResidency: Boston Medical Center - Emergency MedicineFellowship: North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System - International Emergency Medicine, Global Health FellowshipCertification: Emergency Medicine410-328-6152 / office

Douglas G. Sward, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine

Special Interests: Dive Medicine; Wilderness Medicine; Wound Care; Carbon Monoxide ToxicityMedical Degree: Medical College of Virginia, M.D. Residencies: University of Maryland - Emergency MedicineCertification: Emergency Medicine410-328-6152 / office

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