Cash-Only Direct Care Model

No Insurance Billing - We do not file with insurance companies

No Medicare at this Location - Medicare patients can be seen by Dr. Rettenmaier at Cameron Health Wound Clinic in Angola, IN: 260-667-2879

Transparent Pricing - Know your costs upfront

Direct Care Wound Care Clinic

A physician-led Direct Care clinic specializing in chronic wound treatment. Cash-only practice - we do not bill insurance or accept Medicare. Just transparent pricing and expert care when you need it.

Our Mission

Provide affordable, accessible wound care with transparent cash pricing and same-week appointments. We do not bill insurance or accept Medicare - just expert treatment focused on healing wounds faster and preserving limbs.

Cash Pay Only
No Insurance/Medicare
Same Week
Fast Appointments
No Surprises
Upfront Costs
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Direct Care
Wound Clinic

Our Story

Fort Wayne Wound Care was founded as a Direct Care practice to make specialized wound care accessible and affordable outside of a Hospital setting. As a cash-only clinic, we eliminate insurance delays and surprise bills. We do not bill insurance or accept Medicare, offering transparent pricing and same-week appointments for patients who need expert care now.

Our cash-pay model means you get the same advanced therapies and physician-led treatment as hospital-based programs, but with upfront costs, faster access, and no authorization hassles. By co-locating with NoSweat Fort Wayne, we combine innovative technology with evidence-based medicine.

Cash-Only Pricing

No insurance billing or Medicare - transparent costs upfront

Same-Week Appointments

No insurance authorization delays - cash pay for fast access

Physician-Led Care

Board-certified specialist without hospital facility fees

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Our Physician

Meet the board-certified wound care specialist leading your healing journey.

Dr. Philip A. Rettenmaier

Board-Certified Wound Care Physician

Philip A. Rettenmaier, DO is a board-certified wound care physician dedicated to helping patients heal from complex and chronic wounds. With extensive experience in advanced wound management, he combines medical expertise with a personalized approach to improve outcomes and protect quality of life.

His clinical expertise includes the use of advanced wound dressings, cellular and tissue-based products (CTPs), bioengineered skin substitutes, and energy-based technologies that accelerate healing. He also has a strong focus on limb preservation, working closely with vascular, podiatry, and infectious disease specialists to reduce the risk of amputation.

In addition to wound care, Dr. Rettenmaier has a background in aesthetic and energy-based medicine, giving him unique insight into skin health, tissue repair, and regenerative therapies.

At Fort Wayne Wound Care, Dr. Rettenmaier's mission is clear: deliver accessible, evidence-based wound care in an office-based setting, offering patients advanced treatment without unnecessary hospital delays or costs. His patients appreciate his direct, compassionate style and his commitment to finding solutions for even the most difficult wounds.

Specializes in Treatment of:

Diabetic foot ulcers
Venous stasis ulcers
Arterial and ischemic wounds
Pressure injuries
Post-surgical wound complications
Traumatic wounds and burns

Compassionate Care

Every patient receives personalized attention and empathetic treatment.

Precision Diagnostics

Advanced diagnostic tools for accurate wound assessment and treatment planning.

Specialist Collaboration

Working with regional specialists to ensure comprehensive care.

Our Philosophy

Four core principles guide everything we do in providing exceptional wound care.

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Patient-First
Approach

Patient-Centered Care

We build treatment plans around each patient's unique medical, lifestyle, and social factors.

Evidence-Based Medicine

We use therapies proven to work, supported by clinical data and national guidelines.

Collaboration

We coordinate with primary care, vascular, podiatry, and infectious disease providers to address the root causes of chronic wounds.

Access & Affordability

By delivering care in an office setting, we reduce costs and speed up access compared to hospital wound centers.

Our Services

Comprehensive wound care services using advanced therapies and cutting-edge technology.

Comprehensive Evaluation

Thorough wound evaluation and diagnostic assessment to identify root causes and develop optimal treatment plans.

Advanced Dressings

State-of-the-art wound dressings and biologics designed to accelerate healing and prevent infection.

Cellular Grafting

Advanced cellular and tissue-based grafting techniques to promote faster healing and tissue regeneration.

NPWT Therapy

Negative pressure wound therapy to remove excess fluid and promote healing in complex wounds.

Debridement

Professional wound preparation and debridement to remove dead tissue and promote healthy healing.

Limb Preservation

Comprehensive limb preservation and reconstructive planning to prevent amputations and restore function.

Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?

Discover how our comprehensive services and advanced therapies can help heal your chronic wound and restore your quality of life.

Our Commitment

We are committed to lowering amputation rates in our community, improving healing outcomes, and giving every patient the opportunity to live a fuller, healthier life.

Community Health

Reducing amputation rates in Northeast Indiana

Improved Outcomes

Better healing results through advanced care

Quality of Life

Helping patients live fuller, healthier lives

Expert Leadership

Board-certified wound care physician with extensive experience

Advanced Technology

Cutting-edge therapies and diagnostic equipment

Collaborative Care

Working with specialists throughout the region