Vascular expertise and regular nursing care, working together around you.
Dr. Bart Muhs and Dr. Hilary Brown lead Jamaica Wound Care, working closely with our certified wound care nurses. We also have access to specialist podiatric care from Dr. Jonathan Key.
MD, PhD, FACS | Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Bart Muhs is a vascular surgeon whose role in the wound care team includes assessment of arterial and venous conditions that may interfere with healing. He works with our nurses and other healthcare professionals to plan care for patients with complex wounds and circulation problems.
MD, FACS | Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Hilary Brown is a vascular surgeon with experience in chronic venous insufficiency, leg ulcers, peripheral arterial disease and complex vascular conditions. Her approach combines assessment of the underlying cause of a wound with vascular treatment and ongoing wound management where appropriate.
DPM, FACFAS | Foot & Ankle Surgeon / Podiatric Surgery Specialist
Dr. Jonathan Key is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon. He holds certification from the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in both Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery.
He studied at the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, completed surgical residency through the Yale/VA Health Care System, and undertook fellowship training at the Ilizarov centre in Kurgan, Russia.
His work includes diabetic foot and ankle care, limb preservation, reconstruction, and care of complex wounds and infections. Patients at Jamaica Wound Care have access to his podiatric expertise when specialist foot assessment or treatment is needed.
Dian Coley, Althea Royal, Carmelia Blake and Nayoka Shakes are our certified wound care nurses. Working closely with Dr. Bart Muhs and Dr. Hilary Brown, they provide regular wound care, patient education and monitoring throughout treatment.
Nursing Supervisor and Clinical Lead in Wound Care | Certified Wound Care Nurse
Carmelia Blake leads the nursing component of our wound care service. As Nursing Supervisor and Clinical Lead in Wound Care, she helps coordinate ongoing nursing care and communication with the medical team. Her role includes wound assessment, implementation of treatment plans, monitoring of healing and support for patients and caregivers.
Certified Wound Care Nurse
Dian Coley provides ongoing wound assessment and care as part of the Jamaica Wound Care team. Her work includes wound cleansing, dressing changes, documentation of progress and patient education, with medical review arranged when the wound requires further assessment.
Certified Wound Care Nurse
Althea Royal provides care for patients with acute, chronic and complex wounds. She works with the clinical team to deliver prescribed treatment, monitor the wound and surrounding skin, and guide patients and families in care between appointments.
Certified Wound Care Nurse
Nayoka Shakes is a certified wound care nurse who anchors our wound care services in Montego Bay. She brings specialized training and experience in wound management, providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Following assessment and an individual treatment plan, suitable patients receive ongoing care from our nurses. This may include dressings, appropriate compression, stoma and peristomal care, and monitoring of negative pressure wound therapy.
If a wound worsens or is not progressing as expected, our nurses coordinate reassessment by the medical team.
For wounds that are slow to heal, keep returning,
or affect your day-to-day life.