Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Detroit, MI

Metro Detroit is a large, geographically spread market with multiple hospital systems operating wound care programs both in the city and across the suburbs. Patients have genuine options across a wide area, with academic medical centers in Detroit proper and a major community health network covering the suburban ring.

Finding HBOT Providers in Detroit

Henry Ford Health is one of the city’s flagship health systems, with a large hospital network that includes wound care programs at multiple locations. Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit is the main academic campus, and its wound care and hyperbaric medicine programs handle complex cases including radiation injuries, refractory infections, and non-healing vascular wounds.

Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is affiliated with Wayne State University School of Medicine and operates several hospitals in Detroit. As an academic medical center, DMC handles a significant volume of complex wound care cases, particularly for the urban Detroit patient population.

In the suburbs, Corewell Health, which acquired the former Beaumont Health system, is the dominant community hospital network. Corewell operates hospitals and outpatient facilities in Royal Oak, Troy, Grosse Pointe, Dearborn, and other suburban communities, making it the most geographically accessible option for many metro Detroit patients. Its wound care programs serve Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne County suburban communities.

Standalone wellness HBOT clinics exist in metro Detroit as well, offering mild-pressure sessions outside of hospital settings. These are paid out of pocket and aren’t used to treat medical conditions.

Use the UHMS provider directory to find accredited facilities across the metro. Before choosing a program, read our guide to choosing a clinic.

Insurance and Medicare Coverage in Detroit

Medicare Part B may cover HBOT at a Medicare-certified hospital outpatient facility for a specific set of FDA-approved conditions. Diabetic foot ulcers, chronic refractory osteomyelitis, delayed radiation injury, gas gangrene, and arterial insufficiency ulcers are among the covered indications. Treatment must be physician-ordered and documented as medically necessary.

Michigan Medicaid (Medicaid) coverage for HBOT is limited and requires prior authorization. Michigan’s Medicaid managed care plans may handle HBOT coverage differently from plan to plan. Confirm with your specific plan before scheduling.

Commercial insurers in Michigan, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Priority Health, and HAP, may cover HBOT for FDA-approved conditions with prior authorization and medical necessity documentation. Off-label uses, including HBOT for traumatic brain injury, long COVID, or autism, aren’t covered by insurance.

Medicare rates change annually. Don’t rely on online figures. Verify current reimbursement with your facility’s billing team. For a full breakdown of costs and coverage, see our insurance guide and cost guide.

What to Expect at Your First Session

At a Detroit-area hospital program, your first appointment will typically be a consultation with a hyperbaric medicine physician who reviews your records and confirms your diagnosis qualifies for treatment. The chamber session runs about 90 minutes. You’ll breathe 100% oxygen at elevated pressure. Compression and decompression produce an ear-popping sensation. Most patients tolerate it well after the first few sessions.

For a complete walkthrough including preparation tips, what to wear, and possible side effects, see our first session guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I go to Henry Ford or Detroit Medical Center for HBOT? Both are academic systems with wound care programs. Your existing specialist relationships and insurance network often determine the most practical choice. If you’re already seeing a podiatrist or vascular surgeon within one system, a wound care referral through that system is usually the path of least resistance.

Is Corewell Health a good option for suburban Detroit patients? Yes. For patients in Oakland, Macomb, or suburban Wayne County, Corewell’s distributed hospital network is often the most geographically practical option. Its wound care programs handle routine and moderately complex cases well. For highly complex presentations, a referral to Henry Ford or DMC may be appropriate.

Do Detroit-area programs treat diabetic wound patients from outside Michigan? Henry Ford and DMC both receive regional referrals. But because HBOT involves daily sessions over several weeks, out-of-state patients should consider carefully whether traveling to Detroit for the full course of treatment is realistic compared to accessing a qualified program closer to home.

See more providers in Michigan: Michigan HBOT Providers

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.