Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
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What HBOT is
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a medical treatment where you breathe 100% oxygen inside a specialized chamber that is pressurized above normal atmospheric pressure.
When pressure increases, oxygen dissolves more readily into the blood plasma, allowing oxygen to reach areas with reduced circulation and supporting tissue repair.
Why increased oxygen matters
If we look at everyday life, you normally breathe air that is about 21% oxygen, and most healthy people carry oxygen in the blood at about 95% to 100% saturation. That is usually enough for routine needs.
HBOT changes the game by having you breathe 100% oxygen while the chamber is gently pressurized, often around 3 ATA (atmospheres absolute). Under that pressure, your blood can carry far more oxygen than usual. You might see this described in medical terms as very high oxygen levels, sometimes reported as over 2,000 mmHg.
In simple terms, this means your body has extra oxygen on board to send into areas that are stressed, inflamed, or slow to heal. That extra oxygen can help the body:
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Feed injured tissue
so it can repair and rebuild.
Calm swelling
in certain injuries
Support immune defenses
in specific infections
Support collagen and new blood vessels
that are needed for strong wound healing
Pure oxygen serving your health and recovery
How HBOT has evolved
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has expanded into a physician guided medical treatment for complex healing problems, including certain non healing wounds, radiation related tissue injury, and serious infections.
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Conditions we can help with
TBI
- Traumatic brain injury and concussion recovery: support for persistent symptoms such as headaches, brain fog, fatigue, sleep disruption, and balance concerns.
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Neurology
- Stroke recovery: support for function, stamina, and rehabilitation goals.
- Dementia and early Alzheimer’s: support focused on cognition and daily function.
- Cerebral palsy: support focused on function and quality of life.
- Chronic fatigue and long COVID: support for prolonged fatigue, brain fog, and reduced capacity.
- Autism spectrum disorder: support focused on selected symptoms and overall function.
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Surgery
- Surgical optimization and recovery: support for healing and recovery, including tissue repair needs such as non healing wounds, compromised grafts and flaps, and crush injury or acute traumatic ischemias.
- Plastic surgery recovery: support for healing after reconstructive or elective procedures, with a focus on tissue recovery and safe return to activity.
- Urology related conditions: support for complex tissue injury, including delayed radiation tissue injury and related problems (for example radiation cystitis).
- Infertility: supportive, coadjuvant care in selected contexts.
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Serious infections
- Serious infections and urgent indications: supports care for chronic refractory osteomyelitis, necrotizing soft tissue infections and gas gangrene, carbon monoxide poisoning, and decompression sickness or air or gas embolism.
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Sports
- Sports recovery and performance support: support for recovery, stamina, and return to activity.
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Autoimmune
- Autoimmune conditions (MS, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s): supportive care for inflammation and recovery, evaluated case by case.
- Chronic pain and fibromyalgia: support for pain relief and function, often discussed alongside inflammation and long term recovery needs.
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Why choose UOC’s HBOT Program
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Safety First
Care is delivered in a modern hyperbaric chamber setting built around comfort and safety, with continuous monitoring throughout each session.
Expert Oversight
Your care is guided by physicians trained in hyperbaric medicine, with protocols aligned to evidence based indications and safety standards. Our team brings [X]+ years of combined experience supporting patients through complex healing needs.
Personalized Plans
We match the plan to your diagnosis, risks, and goals, then track progress using meaningful clinical markers such as symptom change, function, and wound or tissue healing milestones.
Whole Person Care
HBOT is rarely the only piece of care. We coordinate with your referring team and, when needed, connect you with supportive services so your plan stays cohesive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does HBOT feel like
How many sessions will I need
It depends on the condition being treated and how your body responds. Some problems improve in 20 to 30 sessions, while complex wounds or radiation related tissue injury may require 40 or more. We review progress at regular checkpoints.
Is HBOT safe
What conditions does HBOT treat
How much does HBOT cost
Hyperbaric Medical Society Standard
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy To Recover Faster At Cellular Level
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Board specialists-supervised hyperbaric oxygen therapy at University Orthopedic Care, delivered in private suites in Lakewood Ranch and Orlando.
Adjunctive care for post-surgical healing, athletic recovery, active longevity, and concussion support, under the same board-certified specialists team that treats surgical and non-surgical patients here every day.
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Board-Certified Specialists
Private Suites · Physician-Guided Protocols
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Still swollen, still stiff, still not yourself?
Your body already knows how to heal. It's oxygen it needs more of.
HBOT delivers 100% oxygen at increased atmospheric pressure, up to 15 to 20 times what you get breathing normally.
That extra oxygen dissolves directly into your plasma and reaches tissues that a normal bloodstream can’t fully oxygenate: swollen post-surgical joints, inflamed tendons, injured brain tissue, aging cells that have started to skip a beat.
It’s a mechanism your body is already wired for. HBOT just turns up the dial, under the supervision of a board-certified specialistsc team, in a private suite designed for people who came here to actually get better.
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HBOT treatment tailored to your recovery
Every HBOT protocol at UOC is designed around what you're actually trying to recover from. Here are the four we treat most.
1. Post-Surgical Recovery
Recover from surgery, without waiting on your body.
HBOT supports the cellular processes that reduce post-op inflammation, promote angiogenesis (the growth of new blood vessels into the surgical site), and help soft tissue rebuild. Your surgeon did their job. HBOT helps your body do the rest.
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2. Athletes & High Performers
The recovery your competition doesn't know about.
Lakewood Ranch runs on golf, tennis, pickleball, and morning miles. Tendonitis, ligament strain, and muscle fatigue don’t respect your calendar. HBOT is used across the NFL, NBA, and MLB to accelerate soft tissue repair and shorten recovery windows. Same clinical used by major league sports teams protocol, delivered here.
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3. Active Longevity
Live like Lakewood Ranch does.
You didn’t move here to slow down. HBOT supports what active adults 50+ actually want: less systemic inflammation, better joint mobility, sharper cognitive clarity, and faster recovery from the golf round, the tennis match, the grandkid weekend. It’s not anti-aging marketing. It’s a clinical protocol used by physicians for decades, delivered under real medical supervision.
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4. Concussion & TBI Recovery
When the concussion healed but you didn't.
Post-concussion syndrome, TBI, and cognitive fatigue can linger long past the point where scans stop showing anything. HBOT is being studied and used to support microvascular repair and neuroplasticity in patients whose brain injury is technically healed but whose life still feels off. Under our specialists, this is care with a plan, not a Hail Mary.
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What HBOT Means at UOC
Physician-supervised HBOT by board-certified specialists is part of individualized treatment plans for post-surgical recovery, athletic performance, concussion and TBI care, and active longevity, with protocols tailored to each patient and continuous medical oversight throughout care.
There are three places you can get hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Lakewood Ranch and Orlando, and they are not the same thing.
Hospital-Based HBOT
Hospital wound centers typically provide HBOT for specific medical indications under established insurance and hospital protocols. Treatment eligibility and course of care are generally determined within those parameters.
Wellness / Membership HBOT
Wellness studios may offer HBOT as a stand-alone service or membership alongside modalities such as red light therapy, cryotherapy, or cold plunge. These programs are generally structured around wellness access rather than physician-directed clinical treatment.
An Ideal Treatment Supervised by Specialists in a State-of-the-Art Clinical Facility
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is delivered within an individualized medical protocol supervised by board-certified specialists. Certified technicians administer each session in a controlled clinical environment equipped with advanced hyperbaric systems and monitoring technology. Patient response is continuously evaluated to guide precise adjustments and optimize outcomes throughout the treatm
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How a Session Works
What actually happens, from your first call to your last session.
Step 1
Consult with a specialist
You start with a consultation, not a punch card. A board-certified UOC specialist reviews your history, your goals, and your imaging or surgical notes if applicable, and builds an HBOT protocol tailored to your case. If HBOT isn’t the right tool for what you’re dealing with, we’ll say so.
Step 2
Prepare for your session
Sessions run 60 to 90 minutes in a private suite. Wear something you’d wear to a yoga class. You’ll relax, listen to music or a podcast, and breathe 100% oxygen at increased atmospheric pressure. Most patients read, nap, or catch up on shows.
Step 3
Follow your protocol
Most protocols run 10 to 40 sessions depending on your case. Post-surgical packages tend to run shorter and more concentrated. Longevity and athletic protocols are longer and more spaced out. Every package is billed transparently upfront. No monthly surprise.
Step 4
Track your recovery
You’ll check in with your specialist during the protocol so we can track how your body is responding and adjust if needed. The goal isn’t to sell you sessions. It’s to get you back to what you came here for.
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Meet The Specialist Physician-Led Care Team
Your HBOT protocol is delivered by certified hyperbaric technicians who monitor every aspect of each session and is clinically supervised by the same board-certified specialists who treat surgical and non-surgical patients across our facilities every day. You will know the physicians overseeing your care, meet them directly, and remain under coordinated specialist medical oversight throughout your treatment course.
Dr. Dani Korya, MD
Neurologist
Dr. Douglas Black, MD
Neurologist
Dr. Angel Rigueras, DO
Interventional Pain Specialist
Dr. Steven Puccio, DO
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Dr Ammar Abbasi, MD
Physiatrist
Our mission is excellence
We deliver premier healthcare across Florida with precise diagnostics, innovative treatments, and customized rehab programs.
Our spine experts utilize advanced technology for minimally invasive procedures, helping you regain mobility and improve your quality of life.
We are honored to have received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval, a prestigious recognition of our commitment to quality and excellence in healthcare.
Additionally, our work is supported by data from the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), highlighting our dedication to transparency and patient-centered care.
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Schedule Your Initial HBOT Consultation
Connect with our clinical care team for a personalized consultation to review your specific needs, address any questions in detail, and evaluate whether HBOT may be an appropriate option to support your treatment or recovery goals.
UOC is honored to have received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and its work is supported by data from the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
Frequent Asked Questions
HBOT Treatment
1. Is HBOT FDA approved?
HBOT is FDA-cleared for 14 specific indications, including decompression sickness, severe carbon monoxide poisoning, and certain diabetic wounds. Many applications we offer (recovery, longevity, sports performance, post-concussion support) fall under integrative/off-label use, delivered as adjunctive therapy under physician supervision. Your specialist will walk you through the clinical evidence in your consultation.
2. Does insurance cover HBOT at UOC?
UOC is a cash-pay practice. We don’t work with commercial insurance, Medicare, or Florida PIP for any of our services, HBOT included. This is intentional. It lets us build protocols around your case instead of around what an insurance company will approve, and it means every price is transparent and final.
HSA and FSA funds are eligible where your plan allows, and financing is available through CareCredit. If your case is covered under a hospital wound care indication (like a diabetic ulcer or radiation injury), that care usually happens at a hospital wound center rather than here, and we’ll point you there.
3. How many sessions do I need?
It depends on your case. Post-surgical protocols typically run 10 to 20 sessions.
Athletic recovery protocols often run 10 to 30 sessions timed around competition.
Longevity and concussion protocols commonly run 30 to 40 sessions.
Your physician builds the protocol during your consultation and adjusts as your body responds.
4. What does a session feel like?
Most patients describe it as similar to being on an airplane during descent: a mild pressure change in the ears for the first few minutes, then completely comfortable.
You breathe normally. Bring a book, your headphones, or take a nap. Sessions run 60 to 90 minutes.
5. Is HBOT safe?
HBOT has decades of clinical use and a well-documented safety profile.
The most common side effect is temporary ear pressure. Serious complications are rare and every session is monitored by trained clinical staff under physician oversight.
Your specialist reviews contraindications with you before your first session.
6. Can I do HBOT while pregnant?
HBOT during pregnancy is only recommended in very specific medical circumstances.
If you’re pregnant or trying to conceive, please tell your specialist during your consultation. We’ll walk you through the current guidance and decide together.
7. Do you offer HBOT for children or teens?
We evaluate pediatric HBOT cases individually. This typically applies to sports injury recovery in high school athletes and concussion protocols. Contact us to discuss your specific case.
8. How is UOC's HBOT different from wellness studios?
Wellness studios generally deliver HBOT as a wellness membership without individualized medical oversight.
UOC delivers HBOT as a clinical service line inside an orthopedic practice, with protocols designed and supervised by board-certified specialists, and integrated with the rest of your recovery care. Same technology. Different standard of care.
9. Can I use my HSA or FSA?
HSA/FSA eligibility depends on your plan and how HBOT is documented for your case. In many cases, HBOT prescribed as part of a physician-supervised recovery protocol is eligible.
Bring your HSA/FSA card and we’ll help you check.
10. Do I need a referral to book?
This depends on your surgeon’s clearance and the specific procedure. Some patients begin as early as 3 to 7 days post-op. Others wait until sutures are out. Coordinate with your surgeon and bring their clearance to your consultation.
11. How soon can I start HBOT after surgery?
Wellness studios generally deliver HBOT as a wellness membership without individualized medical oversight.
UOC delivers HBOT as a clinical service line inside an orthopedic practice, with protocols designed and supervised by board-certified specialists, and integrated with the rest of your recovery care. Same technology. Different standard of care.
12. How do I know if HBOT is right for me?
Book a consultation. If HBOT isn’t the right tool for your case, we’ll say so and point you toward what is. That’s the point of the consultation.