Advanced Wound Healing Institute

Dr. Kevin Lam * Dr. Drew Chapman
Dr. Isin Mustafa  *  Dr. Patrick Bartholomew
  Dr. Sahiba Singh  * Dr. Lori DeBlasi * Dr. Joseph Altepeter
 Dr. Karan Malani * Dr. Robert Bello *  Dr. Eileen Rivero

Welcome to the Family Foot & Leg Center Opened in 2005 by Dr. Kevin Lam 
as the premier center for foot / ankle medical & surgical care.

A wound is defined as damaged skin and tissue layers, typically from an injury resulting in a cut or abrasion. If a wound does not heal and begins to grow deeper and deeper into the foot, it may become an ulcer.

A foot ulcer or open sore that fails to heal. It is often found on the tip of the toes or on the side or bottom of the foot. Diabetic foot ulcers are due to reduced skin sensation and blood flow to parts of the body. 

The factors that can slow the wound healing process include:

Dead skin. This is also called necrosis. The dead skin and foreign materials interfere with the normal healing process.  

Infection. When the wound develops an infection, the body works to fight the infection rather than healing the wound. The proliferation of bacteria, virus, or fungi can make healing difficult. In cases of wound infection, a specialist would be key to diagnose the type of infection and administer proper wound care and antibiotics.

Hemorrhage. This is persistent bleeding that will keep the wound margins apart, thus delaying wound healing. 

Mechanical damage. This includes sores caused by constant pressure and friction. Repetitive trauma can lengthen the healing process or stop it completely.

Diet. A lack of nutrients such as vitamin C, zinc, and protein leads to poor wound healing as these are needed by the body to repair damage. Protein malnutrition is one of the most overlooked reasons why wounds fail to heal. 

Medical conditions. Any medical condition that hinders the immune system can lead to slow wound healing. Other conditions such as anemia, diabetes, and some vascular diseases that restrict blood flow can lead to non-healing wounds.

Age. In elderly people, wounds tend to take longer to heal.

Medicines. Certain medications may interfere with the body’s healing process.

Smoking. Cigarette smoking delays the healing process and increases the risk of wound complications.

Check your wound regularly. See your doctor immediately if you have any symptoms including bleeding, pus or discharge from the wound, bleeding, and fever. If you have diabetes, it is vital to see your podiatrist for early intervention.

Go to a podiatrist or a foot doctor at least once or twice a year, whether or not you think you have a foot issue. A comprehensive foot examination will determine the risk factors that may result in foot ulcers or worse, consequent foot amputation.

For more information, you may contact Advanced Wound Healing Institute at (239) 430-3668 (FOOT). Advanced Wound Healing Institute is part of Family Foot and Leg Center, P.A.


Wound Care -  what Podiatrists do 
to save your feet

**There are approximately 29 million people with diabetes in the US and it is estimated that 1 in people over the age of 65 have diabetes. Over the next 20 years, it is expected that this problem is only going to get worse. 

When peripheral neuropathy develops,  the  incidence of ulcer formation increases. The 3-year mortality for people with diabetes increases from 13% to 28% with an ulcer. Following a lower extremity amputation, the 5-year mortality increases to 60%. 

Diabetic foot ulcers lead to amputation and mortality, and thus, it is very important to prevent them. 

At Family Foot and Leg Center, we offer advanced wound care for your feet and legs. 

Our doctors are well-trained from residency in conservative and advanced wound care options from simple debridement to advance grafting and flap techniques.  

9 convenient locations throughout Collier, Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota Counties 

give us a call  AT:  (239) 430 3668 option 2 

or use our patient portal

We keep you walking.

Welcome

We welcome you as a patient to our podiatry practice in Florida. We currently have 8 locations across Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties, We are grateful that you have chosen us as your complete foot and lower leg care center.

 Quick access to the best / quality care guaranteed.    No foot / ankle matter too big or too small for our attention.   You and Your Family deserve the best.

advanced healing technologies

At FFLC, we use advanced wound healing technologies to help keep patients out of the hospital and onto healing.

  • Faster recovery time
  • Better results
  • Improved long-term outlook
  • Optimal quality of life

peripheral artery disease

Peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.) in diabetics, how to save toes, legs and lives.   If you or your loved ones suffers from diabetes, must see us now. 

top medical innovators

Named Amongst America’s Top Podiatrists and top Doctors in SWFL by various publications: 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019.

Some doctors are a step above the rest!  Dr. Kevin Lam has established himself as a premier Podiatrist in Naples. Get you on your feet fast...

If you have a foot wound, do not delay.

See us at any of our 9 convenient locations throughout Collier, Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota Counties

Call (239) 430-3668
Schedule 24/7 with a specialist

We use in-office advanced wound healing products from Organogenesis 

PuraPly AM is intended for the management of wounds and as an effective barrier to resist microbial colonization within the ECM and reduce microbes penetrating through the ECM.
PuraPly® is an FDA 510(k)-cleared Class II medical device that is indicated for the management of wounds including: partial- and full-thickness wounds, venous, diabetic, chronic vascular, and pressure ulcers, tunneled/undermined, surgical, trauma, and draining wounds.
Affinity is an aseptically processed, hypothermically stored fresh allograft with viable cells, growth factors/cytokines, and extracellular matrix (ECM).
Apligraf is an FDA-approved, bioengineered living cell therapy indicated for the healing of venous leg ulcers (VLUs) and diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs).
Dermagraft® is an FDA-approved, bioengineered human dermal substitute indicated for the healing of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs).
 

 We help you heal faster without the need of going to a hospital where risk of catching MRSA and COVID -19 may be higher. 


If a hospital or facility surgery is necessary we offer ultrasound debridement, 
split thickness grafting, full thickness grafting, muscle and vascular flap techniques. 

OUR DOCTORS ARE THE CUTTING EDGE OF WOUND HEALING 
BY THE MOST ADVANCED MEANS AVAILABLE
See why we are the first choice for limb salvage in Florida and the best wound care specialist.

8 locations near you from Naples, FL to Port Charlotte, FL.

We have several locations from Collier, Lee, & Charlotte Counties to serve your foot and ankle needs:

FFLC Naples
730 Goodlette Road
Suite 102
fflc goodlette naples
FFLC North Naples
840 111th avenue north
Suite #3
fflc north naples
FFLC Estero
21401 Corkscrew Village Lane Suite 4
fflc estero
FFLC Cape coral
530 S.E. 16th place, Suite A
fflc cape coral
FFLC SouthEast Naples
12250 Tamiami Trail East
Suite 101


FFLC Ft. Myers @ International Blvd
6846 International Center BLVD.
Suite B
FFLC @ Colonial Blvd
1645 Colonial Blvd


FFLC Port Charlotte
3161 Harbor Blvd
Suite B
FFLC Port Charlotte
FFLC Sarasota
3110 Fruitville Commons Blvd, Suite 102
Sarasota, FL 34240
 
Dr. Singh FFLC Fort Myers International Blvd
Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
  • Offloading – taking away the pressure by putting pads around the area; surgical options
  • Antibiotics to control infections
  • Wound care – cleaning out the dead tissue to allow the wound to heal
  • Restoration of blood circulation for PAD (peripheral artery disease) – along with vascular specialists
  • Administration of activated collagen
  • Skin flaps, skin grafts, and/or skin substitutes with growth factors to help in healing
  • Tendo-Achilles lengthening
  • Advise patient on proper shoe wear, inspection of feet everyday, medical management of diabetes, proper nutrition
  • Follow-up with a podiatrist at least every 6 months, sooner if you have pre-ulcerative lesions on your feet / lower extremities

**There are approximately 29 million people with diabetes in the US and it is estimated that 25% people over the age of 65 have diabetes. Over the next 20 years, it is expected that this problem is only going to get worse.

The 3-year mortality for people with diabetes increases from 13% to 28% with an ulcer. Following a lower extremity amputation, the 5-year mortality increases to 60%.

Diabetic foot ulcers lead to amputation and mortality, and thus, it is very important to prevent them. At Family Foot and Leg Center, we offer advanced wound care for your feet and legs. Our doctors are well trained from residency in conservative and advanced wound care options from simple debridement to advance grafting and flap techniques.

If you have a foot, ankle, leg, knee wound, do not delay.
Schedule an appointment at any of our 9 convenient locations throughout Collier, Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota Counties

Your would healing experts.

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Patient Reviews

Dr Lam and his team have been outstanding in caring for my mom over the years and especially for a recent injury that she had on her leg. After a fall, the wound got so infected that she was in excruciating pain. Dr. Lam treated it and took great care of her throughout the process. Highly recommend!!
-pam pyler
One of the best experiences that I have had as far as medical. Dr. Mustafa and her staff are very pleasant as well as professional and helpful.

Super friendly staff, knowledgeable doctor. If you have a problem with your foot Jake Powers is the doctor to see.
-Mirjam Muller


After a successful cure from a knee injury, I'm glad that one of my extended family member sought consultation from Dr. Dunleavy at the Fort Myers FFLC and is now absolutely fine. The patient had a bunion in the left foot which needed to be removed. He underwent the painless and scar free Bunionectomy at FFLC. We thank the specialized podiatrist panel of FFLC and recommend the center for anyone with conditions of the foot and leg.
-Margaret Thomas

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