The questions are answered . . .

Inflatable chambers

THEY ARE USELESS FOR CHILDREN!

Since 1993, the Most Experienced   Hyperbaric Centers with the Most Experienced Physicians.

Note to patients: The chambers we use are the most technically advanced  in the World and surround the  patient with 100% medical oxygen within 90-seconds of door seal without masks or hoods. No other ASME-PVHO-1 chamber can match this  performance or efficiency. You can rely on our expert technicians to control your environment and  you can relax in comfort with concert quality sound and entertainment.

Note to referring Primary Care Physicians: Our Centers act as a dispensary for your prescription of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Our Center's Medical Director's role  is to assist you or your patient to  overcome problems that may be vexing and temporary but helped by HBOT.  Our Center's goal is to keep your patient in your care as their Primary Physician.

Charlotte N.C. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Center - Charlotte Metro Hyperbarics is the leader and most experienced center for  Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Call toll-free 1-888-691-1482  for a no obligation appointment to tour the nearest center to you. Meet our qualified staff, or make an appointment with our medical director.  Then compare our treatment charges with other centers.

Special discounts apply through the month of  July - 2010  - YOUR FIRST TREATMENT IS FREE *

* All HBOT Tx., including your complimentary first  Tx. must have a physician's Rx.

charlotmetrohy@bellsouth.net  for questions. Response within 24 hours

Our Center is the least in cost, since we treat ailments at the correct pressures for the correct amount of time. 

"Short" or  60 minute treatments at lower cost (as given at other centers) mean more treatments needed to achieve the desired results and higher overall costs to the  patient.

Our Center relies on the responsive judgment of our attending specialists physicians for the most optimal  results for all patients (pediatric, adult, geriatric) for decisions relating to treatment pressures and times. We do not use a "cookie cutter" approach, since every patient is different Nor do we copy other practitioner's protocols (e.g., "Harch" protocols) since the needs of the patient may differ or alter during a course of HBOT Tx.

Modern chambers, experienced staff, hospital quality hyperbaric therapy. Discounts for geriatric, adult and pediatric patients

Phone:      (704) 875-7189 --  Fax:  (704) 892 1023

Medical Director: Dr. Danielle Rose, M.D. F.A.A.P. 

Dr. Rose, a Specialist Pediatrician, is equally comfortable treating children or adults. . As well as Dr. Rose, our Center has "at call" the services of wound-care surgeons and other specialist physicians.

North Carolina's premier outpatient hyperbaric therapy  ("HBOT") Center.  

Located in a freeway-friendly Rosedale Medical Center across from Presbyterian Hospital in Huntersville.  within walking distance to hospital, restaurants and coffee shops. Ample parking. A children’s play room with a flat screen TV (with plenty of movies) is provided for little brothers and sisters. An elegant waiting room is provided for care-givers along with a food preparation area. 

For a GOOGLE map and driving directions, click here       

We pride ourselves that our overall treatment charges are lower than other N.C. centers. Why?  Our center is not a "one size fits all" center because our specialist physicians treat each ailment at the correct depth and time. Patients obtain maximum benefits with the least amount of treatments. There are no hidden "extras" required at our center to add to  your overall daily  HBOT treatment costs.

For unbiased and comprehensive information from another independent site

WOW DEPARTMENT !!!! 

After exposure in the media, Aetna has decided to pay for Miranda's treatments. A landmark ruling. Bravo Aetna for common sense and good financial judgment (HBOT is the lowest cost and most effective treatment for these children, HOORAY for the DAD that forcibly brought it to Aetna's attention.,

TAKE NOTE, YOU MOTHERS AND FATHERS.  

Our specialist physicians have vast experience and we have treated the following maladies:

Lyme disease,

Stroke,

Diseases and trauma to bones,

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, support for cancer patients on  radiation or chemotherapy ,

Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders,

Problem wounds,

 The Chambers - the most modern with a proven safety record . . .

Our Center features the "Series III HBOT Chamber", considered to be the most modern and patient friendly chambers used in the U.S. and around the World. These hospital grade chambers are now commonly  referred to as "hard" chambers, where appropriate HBOT pressures, as prescribed by your M.D., D.O., D.D.S. physician can be administered.

Treatments in "hard" chambers are between ten and thirty times more effective than air-bag chambers. Patients heal faster and the overall cost is lower.
Note:  Regarding inflatable air-bag chambers :Recent media attention to the so called “mild HBOT” inflatable air-bag chambers is misleading. We believe these devices cannot be adequately pressurized  and a waste of time and money to their users.They ARE NOT hyperbaric  oxygen chambers. They CAN NOT provide the healing effects of hyperbaric chambers where the patient breathes 100% oxygen.

efore making a decision to use one of these devices for your treatment, check out the science and the facts . . . .

Contact . . .
Patients should contact the Patient Services Coordinator (704) 875-7189 for details and scheduling prior to your sessions.  Physician-to-physician consultations are to be directed to the Center’s Medical Directors. Because of the complexity of illness, we are proud to include some of the finest medical specialists on our Scientific Board of Advisors. Depending on the patient's malady, our Center's staff will be pleased to arrange a time for a doctor-to-doctor telephone conference. Please call in your request.

Testimonials

Shep' Story

Miranda's Story

Dom and Julia's Story

Bailee's Story

click here  to read of their journey  to quality of life.

Our Center recognizes the need for all of our patient's privacy. We feature after hours treatments with alternative entrance for those that need this level of confidential service. To advance patient's recovery rate, we off the use of our infrared sauna at no additional cost.

Our Center has special interest in treating delayed  carbon monoxide intoxication. This problem is often "occult" (hidden) and is common but not recognized amongst pit crews and drivers on the NASCAR Circuit. 

"Misdiagnosing CO poisoning is common in the initial evaluation and management of the CO. Other diagnostic considerations include psychiatric illness, migraine headaches, stroke, acute alcohol intoxication, heart disease, flu, or even food poisoning.  . . .  Chronic symptoms may present as flu-like illness, headaches, tearfulness, depression, agitation, anxiety, decreased memory, attentional and concentration skills, reduced coordination, poor reasoning skills, irritability, euphoria, and overall personality changes. Fatigue, headaches and dizziness are the three most common symptoms." (1)

If you or your loved one have any of these symptoms, even months after "smoke Inhalation," then you must consult a specialist physician. The diagnosis is complex but the treatment is simple -- HBOT. To assist you and your physician,  we will email you the excellent four page medical descriptions of this confusing ailment "Carbon Monoxide: Identification of Delayed Sequelae and Occult Exposure"  -- J. Thomas Millington, M.D. Joel Ellenswig, M.D. Karen L Shiltz, PHD  -- click here  Make sure you include  your request for this material in your email to us so we can give you an appropriate response, either by reply-email or U.S Postal Service.

How Safe is the procedure?

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY IS EXTREMELY SAFE.

All Clinics and Centers associated with Healing Chambers International  (HCI) only use ASME-PVHO-1 chambers. Our modern multiplace chambers have full fire suppression. In addition, our Series III Clinical monoplace chamber is the only single person chamber capable of being equipped with fire suppression to Class A chamber standards.

Healing Chambers International (HCI) centers are in the process of retrofitting all Series III monoplace chambers with fire suppression. 

HCI is code compliant, has high staff training levels and practices strict safety procedures and only uses the most modern and cutting edge equipment.

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is routinely used internationally as an ADJUNCTIVE  TREATMENT or COMPLIMENTARY ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL (CAM) medical response to the following ailments and trauma:. Lymes Disease, Complimentary alternative medicine, Chronic illness, stroke, autism, pain, chronic pain, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy may help cure , control or stabilize problems associated with . . . Stroke, Crush Injury, Macular Degeneration Vascular Dementia, Autism, Thermal Burns, Laser Skin Resurfacing, Chronic Fatigue, Surgical Trauma, Swelling, Inflammation, Edema, Vascular Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Fast Plastic Surgery Healing, Silicon Poisoning, Severe Anemia, Bone Disease, Healing Bones, Osteoporosis, Migraines, Epilepsy, Pediatric Seizure Disorders, Gulf War Syndrome, Lyme Disease, Diabetic Wounds, Diabetic Maintenance, Infectious Disease, Complimentary Alternative Medicine, Rapid Sports Healing, Toxic Mold Infections, Head Injuries, Spinal Injuries, Breast Surgery, Tummy Tuck Surgery, Chronic Ill Health, Chemical Sensitivity, Smoke Inhalation, Delayed Smoke Poisoning, Chronic Back Pain, Chronic joint inflammation, Off-Label Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen by Physicians, Renauds, Disease, Near Drowning, Asphyxia, Heavy Metal Poisoning, Industrial Poisoning, Cerebral Edema, non-specific lung problems, Obstructive Jaundice, Liver Disease, Heart Problems, Facial Actinomycosis, General Surgey Infections, Problem Wounds, Malignant Neoplasms, Sking Grafta Spinal Cord Neuropathy, Management of Problems of Aging, Bells Palsy, Post-Operative Brain Tumor, Myelitis, Post-Operative Cosmetic Surgery, Acoustic Deafness, Optic Atrophy Periodontal Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Chron’s Disease, Shingles, Hepatic Problems. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cerebral Palsy, Shingles, Peptic Ulcer.

This page was last updated on 07/27/10.