About the Department of Hyperbaric Medicine

Our internationally recognized Department of Hyperbaric Medicine, located in Southern California at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and Miller Children’s Hospital, was established in 1974. Over the past 30 years, we have provided hyperbaric oxygen treatments to more than 20,000 patients. We provide hyperbaric oxygen treatments to adults and children in Los Angeles County and Orange County on an inpatient or outpatient basis seven-days-a-week. Emergency care is available 24 hours-a-day.

Meet Our Team
A team of highly qualified physicians supports the Department of Hyperbaric Medicine. Additionally, the Department is staffed by registered nurses who specialize in hyperbaric nursing and have critical care experience. These highly trained and experienced nurses assess and monitor the patient continuously during their treatment.

• Michael B. Strauss, MD
  Medical Director
• Thomas Asciuto, MD
  Associate Medical Director
• George B. Hart, MD
  Director Emeritus

State-of-the-Art Facility
Our state-of-the-art facility has six monoplace hyperbaric oxygen chambers including two new, larger model chambers, which allow patients to sit, rather than lie down, if they prefer, during treatment.

Location
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
6th Floor, North Wing
2801 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90806
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Hours
Daily 7:30 am to 6:30 pm
Emergency treatment by arrangements through medical doctor (562) 933-2000

Contacts
Valerie Messina, RN, CWCN
Program Manager
Phone: (562) 933-6960
E-mail: vmessina@memorialcare.org

Michael B. Strauss, MD
Medical Director
Phone: (562) 933-6950
E-mail: mstrauss@memorialcare.org

For Physicians, RNs and Respiratory Therapists:
Introduction to Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care
A week-long, 40-hour Introductory Course in Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care for physicians, RNs and respiratory therapists to provide participants with an overview of the field of hyperbaric medicine and wound care.
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