TGH Limb Preservation Program Delivers Advanced Coordinated Care for Limb Salvage
Tampa General Hospital’s Limb Preservation Program offers the region’s first fully integrated, multidisciplinary approach to advanced limb salvage. Bringing together experts from Vascular Surgery, Podiatry, Wound Care, Plastic Surgery, and Infectious Disease, the program is supported by a dedicated RN Navigator to ensure seamless coordination, rapid access to care, and a highly personalized patient experience.
From diagnosis through recovery, this unified model streamlines communication and accelerates treatment — helping patients move efficiently through every stage of care. By combining revascularization, advanced wound management, and reconstructive expertise, the program supports faster healing, reduces complications, and improves long-term outcomes.
Innovative Care Backed by Advanced Technology
Tampa General is committed to advancing limb preservation through cutting-edge technology and clinical research. The program provides access to innovative, minimally invasive techniques, including:
- Venous arterialization
- Percutaneous deep vein arterialization (pDVA) and leg bypass procedures
- Shockwave balloon angioplasty
- Absorbable stent technology
Patients benefit from expertise in complex revascularization, advanced wound reconstruction, and infection management, alongside access to emerging therapies through active clinical trials, including:
- MAGICAL BTK
- IMPACT PAD
- NIH LEADER PAD
- STRIDE II
Why Refer to the TGH Limb Preservation Program
- Rapid access for urgent and complex cases
- Direct provider-to-provider communication to support timely decision-making
- Coordinated, multidisciplinary care with seamless transitions across specialties
- Dedicated RN navigation to guide patients throughout treatment
- Access to clinical trials and emerging technologies
Expanded Wound Care Services
As part of the program’s growth, Tampa General has relaunched its comprehensive Wound Care Clinic, serving patients across both the ambulatory setting and the academic medical center. The clinic focuses on:
- Promoting timely wound healing
- Preventing infection
- Reducing downstream complications
Care includes advanced diagnostics, vascular assessment, offloading strategies, surgical intervention, and targeted antimicrobial therapy.
The clinic is led by Darren Courtright, DPM, CWSP, who brings specialized expertise in podiatric surgery and wound care. Dr. Courtright earned his degree from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine and completed his residency at the West Haven VA Medical Center, Yale School of Medicine Clinical Campus. His addition strengthens the program’s ability to manage complex wounds and offers referring providers a streamlined destination for high-level, coordinated care.
Refer a Patient
To refer a patient or consult with the Limb Preservation Program team, please contact the at (813) 821-8095 or LimbPreservation@tgh.org.