Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville is Florida’s largest city by land area, and it serves as the primary medical hub for a large part of northeast Florida and southern Georgia. Patients come from surrounding rural counties, coastal communities, and the Georgia border for specialty care, including hyperbaric medicine.

Finding HBOT Providers in Jacksonville

UF Health Jacksonville brings University of Florida academic medicine to the region. It’s a major trauma center and handles a wide range of specialty referrals. Baptist Health also operates a significant hospital network across the metro.

For the most current and verified list of hyperbaric providers, use the UHMS directory at uhms.org. The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society maintains accreditation standards for hyperbaric programs and lists facilities that meet them. Your referring physician can also connect you with a specific wound care or hyperbaric program.

Ask any center you contact whether they have a physician with board certification in undersea and hyperbaric medicine on staff. That credential is the clearest signal that the program meets professional medical standards.

For help comparing your options, see our guide to choosing a hyperbaric clinic.

Insurance and Medicare Coverage in Jacksonville

Medicare Part B may cover HBOT for 14 FDA-approved indications. The most common reasons Jacksonville patients seek covered HBOT include diabetic foot ulcers that haven’t responded to standard wound care, chronic refractory osteomyelitis, osteoradionecrosis and other radiation-related tissue injuries, and compromised skin grafts.

Medicare coverage requires a physician order and treatment at a certified facility. For wound-related indications, documentation that other treatments were attempted first is typically required.

Reimbursement rates change through CMS rulemaking each year. Don’t rely on figures you see online, including any numbers on this site, as a guarantee of what you’ll pay. Confirm current rates with your facility’s billing department before beginning a course of treatment.

Florida Medicaid coverage varies by managed care plan. Contact your plan to confirm benefits. Commercial insurers generally align with Medicare criteria and require prior authorization for FDA-approved indications. Off-label uses are not covered.

Our insurance guide and cost guide have more detail.

What to Expect at Your First Session

Hospital-based HBOT in Jacksonville starts with a physician evaluation. Your hyperbaric doctor reviews your condition, medical history, and medications before approving treatment. Some medications require adjustment, and some conditions affect whether HBOT is safe to perform.

Sessions run 90 minutes to two hours inside the chamber, typically at 2.0 to 2.4 atmospheres for medical indications. Treatment courses for most conditions run 20 to 40 sessions, five days a week. The pressure change in your ears is manageable and your care team will show you how to equalize before your first session.

Jacksonville’s size means you may have more than one facility to choose from. Travel time can matter when you’re coming in five days a week for six to eight weeks.

Our first session guide covers everything you need to know before your first appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can patients from Georgia access HBOT through Jacksonville providers?

Yes. Jacksonville sits near the Florida-Georgia border, and UF Health Jacksonville regularly serves patients from southern Georgia. Your Georgia physician can refer you to a Jacksonville program. Confirm insurance coverage, since coverage varies across state lines for Medicaid patients.

What’s the difference between UF Health Jacksonville and a local wound care center?

UF Health is an academic medical center affiliated with the University of Florida’s health system. Academic centers typically have specialized hyperbaric physicians and treat more complex cases. A local wound care center may be perfectly appropriate for straightforward diabetic wound care. The UHMS directory can help you evaluate both.

How do I know if my wound qualifies for Medicare-covered HBOT?

Your physician makes that determination. Medicare’s criteria for diabetic foot ulcers, for example, require a specific wound classification and documented failure of standard wound care. Your doctor or a wound care specialist can assess whether you meet the criteria.

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Medical Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before pursuing any medical treatment.