Every breath,
clinically supported.
Physician-supervised hyperbaric oxygen therapy in medical-grade, hard-shell chambers, for recognized conditions. Your insurance is verified before treatment begins.
Where advanced medicine meets calm, measurable recovery.
Oxygen, pressure and time, prescribed, supervised and documented like any other medical treatment. A comfortable outpatient setting with the standards of a hospital program.
Under pressure, oxygen reaches where blood flow can't.
Normally, oxygen travels through the body mostly on red blood cells. Inside a pressurized chamber, far more oxygen dissolves directly into plasma, the liquid part of blood, which can reach tissue affected by swelling, damaged vessels, infection, radiation injury or trauma.
Pressurized: extra oxygen dissolves into plasma and reaches tissue.
The chamber is gently pressurized
You rest in a clear, hard-shell chamber while pressure rises gradually to the level your physician prescribes.
You breathe 100% oxygen
Higher pressure lets plasma carry much more oxygen than breathing room air at sea level.
Oxygen reaches stressed tissue
Over a series of sessions, that oxygen can support repair where poor oxygen delivery is part of the problem.
Used as part of a physician-directed plan, HBOT may support wound healing, help the body fight certain infections, encourage new blood-vessel growth and aid recovery of grafts, flaps and radiation-injured tissue. It works alongside surgery, antibiotics and wound care, not instead of them.
Not a wellness pod. A medical treatment.
Hard-sided chambers deliver oxygen at prescribed treatment pressures, under protocols, screening and trained staff. That's what separates clinical HBOT from low-pressure "soft" chambers.
General comparison for education. Specific pressures and protocols are set by your physician.
Dr. B. Monte Stewart, MD, FACS.
Board certified general surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, trained at Loma Linda University and in trauma and surgical critical care in Los Angeles. He oversees care at Health PRTCL.
Conditions we treat.
The 14 UHMS / CMS-recognized indications. A physician reviews every referral.
- What it is
- Blocked or severely reduced arterial flow that leaves tissue short of oxygen.
- How HBOT helps
- Raises oxygen delivery even in low-flow states, when criteria are met.
- Referred by
- Ophthalmology · Vascular Surgery · Wound Care · Podiatry
- What it is
- A surgical graft or flap that isn’t getting enough blood flow.
- How HBOT helps
- Improves oxygen delivery to support tissue survival in the at-risk window.
- Referred by
- Plastic Surgery · Wound Care
- What it is
- Chronic bone infection that hasn’t responded to standard treatment.
- How HBOT helps
- Brings more oxygen to bone, supporting healing and antibiotic response.
- Referred by
- Orthopedics · Podiatry · Infectious Disease
- What it is
- Severe burns with significant tissue damage and swelling.
- How HBOT helps
- As an adjunct, may reduce swelling and support healing within burn care.
- Referred by
- Burn Surgery · Plastic Surgery
Poor arterial blood flow
When arterial flow is blocked or severely reduced, tissues become oxygen-deprived. This group includes selected problem wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers and central retinal artery occlusion.
How HBOT helps
HBOT enhances oxygen delivery even in low-flow states when criteria are met, helping preserve tissue viability and function.
For selected diabetic foot ulcers, HBOT may be used alongside standard wound care to improve oxygen delivery to the wound area and support healing. Treatment depends on wound severity, vascular status, documentation and payer criteria.
What to expect
- Includes selected diabetic foot ulcers when vascular status and documentation support medical necessity.
- Each session typically lasts about two hours, including gradual pressurization and decompression.
- A physician evaluation and treatment plan are required before sessions begin.
- Coverage depends on diagnosis, documentation and payer, and is reviewed before treatment begins.
Who refers
Ophthalmology · Vascular Surgery · Wound Care · Podiatry
Not referred yet? Request a consult and we’ll coordinate with your doctor.
UHMS indication: Arterial Insufficiencies
Request ConsultSkin grafts & flaps at risk
When a surgical graft or flap is not receiving adequate blood flow, the tissue is at risk.
How HBOT helps
HBOT can improve oxygen delivery and support tissue survival and healing in the at-risk window.
What to expect
- Often time-sensitive after reconstructive surgery.
- Each session typically lasts about two hours, including gradual pressurization and decompression.
- A physician evaluation and treatment plan are required before sessions begin.
- Coverage depends on diagnosis, documentation and payer, and is reviewed before treatment begins.
Who refers
Plastic Surgery · Wound Care
Not referred yet? Request a consult and we’ll coordinate with your doctor.
UHMS indication: Compromised Grafts & Flaps
Request ConsultStubborn bone infection
Chronic bone infection that has not responded to standard treatment is hard to clear when blood supply is poor.
How HBOT helps
HBOT enhances oxygen delivery to bone, supporting healing and antibiotic response.
What to expect
- Often after failed standard antibiotic courses.
- Each session typically lasts about two hours, including gradual pressurization and decompression.
- A physician evaluation and treatment plan are required before sessions begin.
- Coverage depends on diagnosis, documentation and payer, and is reviewed before treatment begins.
Who refers
Orthopedics · Podiatry · Infectious Disease
Not referred yet? Request a consult and we’ll coordinate with your doctor.
UHMS indication: Refractory Osteomyelitis
Request ConsultSevere burns
Severe burns cause significant tissue damage and swelling.
How HBOT helps
As an adjunct, HBOT may reduce edema, improve oxygen delivery, and support wound healing within a burn-care plan.
What to expect
- Adjunct to specialized burn care.
- Each session typically lasts about two hours, including gradual pressurization and decompression.
- A physician evaluation and treatment plan are required before sessions begin.
- Coverage depends on diagnosis, documentation and payer, and is reviewed before treatment begins.
Who refers
Burn Surgery · Plastic Surgery
Not referred yet? Request a consult and we’ll coordinate with your doctor.
UHMS indication: Acute Thermal Burn Injury
Request Consult- What it is
- Damage to healthy tissue or bone months or years after radiation therapy.
- How HBOT helps
- Promotes new blood-vessel growth and tissue repair.
- Typical course
- Radiation injury often needs 20 to 60 sessions.
- Referred by
- Radiation Oncology · Oral Surgery · Urology
- What it is
- Aggressive infections that spread rapidly and destroy soft tissue.
- How HBOT helps
- Helps slow bacterial growth and supports surgery and antibiotics.
- Referred by
- General Surgery · Infectious Disease
- What it is
- A severe, fast-moving infection whose toxins destroy tissue.
- How HBOT helps
- Inhibits toxin production and enhances antibiotics, alongside surgery.
- Referred by
- Infectious Disease · Trauma Surgery · Emergency Medicine
- What it is
- A serious brain infection that can raise pressure inside the skull.
- How HBOT helps
- Supports antibiotics and brain-tissue oxygen, as an adjunct to surgery.
- Referred by
- Neurosurgery · Infectious Disease
Late radiation damage
Radiation therapy can damage healthy soft tissue or bone months or years after cancer treatment.
How HBOT helps
HBOT promotes new blood-vessel formation and tissue repair, helping restore function and reduce pain.
What to expect
- Soft-tissue and osteoradionecrosis patterns are both reviewed.
- Radiation injury often needs 20 to 60 sessions.
- Each session typically lasts about two hours, including gradual pressurization and decompression.
- A physician evaluation and treatment plan are required before sessions begin.
- Coverage depends on diagnosis, documentation and payer, and is reviewed before treatment begins.
Who refers
Radiation Oncology · Oral Surgery · Urology
Not referred yet? Request a consult and we’ll coordinate with your doctor.
UHMS indication: Delayed Radiation Injury
Request ConsultAggressive soft-tissue infections
These aggressive infections spread rapidly and destroy soft tissue.
How HBOT helps
HBOT helps slow bacterial growth, improves immune response, and supports surgical debridement and antibiotic therapy.
What to expect
- Part of a multidisciplinary surgical plan.
- Each session typically lasts about two hours, including gradual pressurization and decompression.
- A physician evaluation and treatment plan are required before sessions begin.
- Coverage depends on diagnosis, documentation and payer, and is reviewed before treatment begins.
Who refers
General Surgery · Infectious Disease
Not referred yet? Request a consult and we’ll coordinate with your doctor.
UHMS indication: Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections
Request ConsultGas gangrene
This severe, rapidly progressing infection produces toxins that destroy tissue.
How HBOT helps
HBOT inhibits bacterial toxin production, enhances antibiotic effectiveness, and improves oxygen delivery to infected tissue alongside surgical care.
What to expect
- Adjunct to urgent surgery and antibiotics.
- Each session typically lasts about two hours, including gradual pressurization and decompression.
- A physician evaluation and treatment plan are required before sessions begin.
- Coverage depends on diagnosis, documentation and payer, and is reviewed before treatment begins.
Who refers
Infectious Disease · Trauma Surgery · Emergency Medicine
Not referred yet? Request a consult and we’ll coordinate with your doctor.
UHMS indication: Clostridial Myositis & Myonecrosis (Gas Gangrene)
Request ConsultBrain abscess
A brain abscess is a serious infection that can raise intracranial pressure.
How HBOT helps
HBOT supports antibiotic effectiveness and improves oxygenation in affected brain tissue as an adjunct to surgery and antibiotics.
What to expect
- Adjunct to neurosurgery and infectious-disease care.
- Each session typically lasts about two hours, including gradual pressurization and decompression.
- A physician evaluation and treatment plan are required before sessions begin.
- Coverage depends on diagnosis, documentation and payer, and is reviewed before treatment begins.
Who refers
Neurosurgery · Infectious Disease
Not referred yet? Request a consult and we’ll coordinate with your doctor.
UHMS indication: Intracranial Abscess
Request Consult- What it is
- Carbon monoxide stops oxygen from binding to red blood cells.
- How HBOT helps
- Speeds CO clearance and restores oxygen delivery.
- Typical course
- Acute cases may need only a few sessions.
- Referred by
- Emergency Medicine · Toxicology · Pulmonology
- What it is
- Bubbles in the bloodstream that block flow to vital organs.
- How HBOT helps
- Helps shrink bubbles and improves oxygen delivery to affected tissue.
- Referred by
- Emergency Medicine · Diving Medicine · Interventional Radiology
- What it is
- Nitrogen bubbles after a rapid pressure change, most often after diving.
- How HBOT helps
- Shrinks bubbles and restores circulation; it is the standard of care.
- Referred by
- Diving Medicine · Emergency Medicine
- What it is
- Severe injuries that restrict blood flow and cause dangerous swelling.
- How HBOT helps
- Raises oxygen to injured tissue and helps reduce swelling early on.
- Referred by
- Trauma Surgery · Orthopedics · Vascular Surgery
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide prevents oxygen from binding to red blood cells, starving tissues of oxygen.
How HBOT helps
HBOT accelerates CO clearance and restores oxygen delivery, reducing the risk of long-term neurological injury, including after smoke inhalation.
What to expect
- Often acute. Early treatment matters most.
- Acute cases may need only a few sessions.
- Each session typically lasts about two hours, including gradual pressurization and decompression.
- A physician evaluation and treatment plan are required before sessions begin.
- For emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
- Coverage depends on diagnosis, documentation and payer, and is reviewed before treatment begins.
Who refers
Emergency Medicine · Toxicology · Pulmonology
Not referred yet? Request a consult and we’ll coordinate with your doctor.
UHMS indication: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Request ConsultAir bubbles in the bloodstream
An air or gas embolism occurs when bubbles enter the bloodstream and block flow to vital organs.
How HBOT helps
HBOT helps reduce bubble size and improves oxygen delivery to affected tissues, supporting stabilization and recovery.
What to expect
- Time-critical. Coordinated with emergency and hospital teams when indicated.
- Each session typically lasts about two hours, including gradual pressurization and decompression.
- A physician evaluation and treatment plan are required before sessions begin.
- For emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
- Coverage depends on diagnosis, documentation and payer, and is reviewed before treatment begins.
Who refers
Emergency Medicine · Diving Medicine · Interventional Radiology
Not referred yet? Request a consult and we’ll coordinate with your doctor.
UHMS indication: Air or Gas Embolism
Request ConsultDecompression sickness (“the bends”)
Also known as “the bends,” this condition occurs when nitrogen bubbles form after rapid pressure change, most often after diving.
How HBOT helps
HBOT reduces bubble size and restores circulation; it is the standard of care.
What to expect
- Standard of care for decompression illness.
- Each session typically lasts about two hours, including gradual pressurization and decompression.
- A physician evaluation and treatment plan are required before sessions begin.
- For emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
- Coverage depends on diagnosis, documentation and payer, and is reviewed before treatment begins.
Who refers
Diving Medicine · Emergency Medicine
Not referred yet? Request a consult and we’ll coordinate with your doctor.
UHMS indication: Decompression Sickness
Request ConsultCrush injuries & trauma with poor blood flow
Severe injuries can restrict blood flow and cause dangerous swelling.
How HBOT helps
HBOT increases oxygen delivery to compromised tissues, helps reduce edema, and supports tissue survival in the critical early phase alongside surgical care.
What to expect
- Early window after trauma is clinically important.
- Each session typically lasts about two hours, including gradual pressurization and decompression.
- A physician evaluation and treatment plan are required before sessions begin.
- For emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
- Coverage depends on diagnosis, documentation and payer, and is reviewed before treatment begins.
Who refers
Trauma Surgery · Orthopedics · Vascular Surgery
Not referred yet? Request a consult and we’ll coordinate with your doctor.
UHMS indication: Crush Injury, Compartment Syndrome & Acute Traumatic Ischemia
Request Consult- What it is
- Severe anemia when a blood transfusion is not an option.
- How HBOT helps
- Temporarily raises the oxygen dissolved in plasma, as a bridge.
- Referred by
- Hematology · Internal Medicine
- What it is
- Sudden hearing loss without a clear cause.
- How HBOT helps
- May support inner-ear oxygen delivery; results are best when started early.
- Referred by
- Otolaryngology (ENT) · Audiology
Severe anemia
Sometimes a blood transfusion is not an option for a patient with severe anemia.
How HBOT helps
When transfusion is not an option, HBOT can temporarily raise the amount of oxygen dissolved in plasma, helping meet the body’s oxygen needs until other treatments are possible.
What to expect
- Bridge therapy when transfusion cannot be used.
- Each session typically lasts about two hours, including gradual pressurization and decompression.
- A physician evaluation and treatment plan are required before sessions begin.
- Coverage depends on diagnosis, documentation and payer, and is reviewed before treatment begins.
Who refers
Hematology · Internal Medicine
Not referred yet? Request a consult and we’ll coordinate with your doctor.
UHMS indication: Severe Anemia
Request ConsultSudden hearing loss
Sudden hearing loss without a clear cause.
How HBOT helps
HBOT may support recovery of cochlear oxygen delivery; outcomes are best when treatment starts early, coordinated with ENT care.
What to expect
- Early referral from ENT / audiology improves odds.
- Each session typically lasts about two hours, including gradual pressurization and decompression.
- A physician evaluation and treatment plan are required before sessions begin.
- Coverage depends on diagnosis, documentation and payer, and is reviewed before treatment begins.
Who refers
Otolaryngology (ENT) · Audiology
Not referred yet? Request a consult and we’ll coordinate with your doctor.
UHMS indication: Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Request ConsultNot on the list? Other uses are considered case by case. Ask us
Coverage varies by diagnosis, documentation and payer. Emergencies: call 911; acute cases are coordinated with hospital ER teams.
From referral to recovery, every step documented.
Physicians refer directly; patients can request a consult and we'll coordinate with their doctor. We confirm the indication, verify coverage, and send progress reports to the referring physician after each treatment series.
Referring? Use the referral form to send your contact details plus the patient’s first name and phone. Please don’t email clinical notes or imaging; we’ll call your office to arrange a secure transfer.
- 01Referral or consultFrom your physician, or request one yourself
- 02Insurance verifiedBenefits confirmed before treatment begins
- 03Physician evaluationHistory, safety screening and a treatment plan
- 04Supervised seriesAbout two hours per session, monitored throughout
- 05Progress reportsShared with your referring physician
Typical referring specialties
Typical examples, not exhaustive.
| Indication | Typical referrers |
|---|---|
| Arterial Insufficiencies | Ophthalmology · Vascular Surgery · Wound Care · Podiatry |
| Compromised Grafts & Flaps | Plastic Surgery · Wound Care |
| Refractory Osteomyelitis | Orthopedics · Podiatry · Infectious Disease |
| Acute Thermal Burn Injury | Burn Surgery · Plastic Surgery |
| Delayed Radiation Injury | Radiation Oncology · Oral Surgery · Urology |
| Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections | General Surgery · Infectious Disease |
| Clostridial Myositis & Myonecrosis (Gas Gangrene) | Infectious Disease · Trauma Surgery · Emergency Medicine |
| Indication | Typical referrers |
|---|---|
| Intracranial Abscess | Neurosurgery · Infectious Disease |
| Carbon Monoxide Poisoning | Emergency Medicine · Toxicology · Pulmonology |
| Air or Gas Embolism | Emergency Medicine · Diving Medicine · Interventional Radiology |
| Decompression Sickness | Diving Medicine · Emergency Medicine |
| Crush Injury, Compartment Syndrome & Acute Traumatic Ischemia | Trauma Surgery · Orthopedics · Vascular Surgery |
| Severe Anemia | Hematology · Internal Medicine |
| Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss | Otolaryngology (ENT) · Audiology |
We’ll help check your coverage.
We work with major plans like these and verify your benefits before treatment. HBOT is often covered for recognized indications when medical necessity is documented.
Plan names and logos shown for reference; network status varies by plan. Call us to confirm yours.
Benefits verified before treatmentMedicare & commercial criteria checkedNo surprises on coverage
Coverage depends on diagnosis, medical documentation, treatment plan and payer requirements. If coverage isn't available, we'll explain your options.
Good questions, clear answers.
What patients most often ask us before starting hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Your physician will go through the details with you at evaluation.
Do I need a referral?
Most patients are referred by a physician or specialist. If you don't have one yet, request a consult and we'll coordinate with your doctor. A physician evaluation and treatment plan are required before sessions begin.
How long is a session?
Typically about two hours, including gradual pressurization and decompression. You rest, listen to something, or simply breathe while staff monitor you.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the condition and how you respond. Chronic wounds and radiation injury often need 20 to 60 sessions; acute conditions such as carbon monoxide poisoning may need only a few.
What does it feel like?
Mostly calm. You'll feel ear fullness as pressure changes, like a descending airplane. Staff coach you through equalizing. Pain is not normal — tell the technician right away.
What should I wear?
We provide 100% cotton clothing to minimize static. Jewelry, makeup, lotions, hair products and synthetics are removed before entering the chamber for fire safety.
Can I bring anything into the chamber?
Only items explicitly approved by staff. Lighters, matches, electronics, and petroleum-based products are not allowed. You'll receive a clear allowed / not-allowed list before your first session.
Is HBOT safe?
It's a well-established medical therapy when delivered by qualified staff in a controlled setting. Possible effects — ear or sinus pressure, temporary vision changes, and rare oxygen-related effects — are reviewed with you before treatment.
Is HBOT covered by insurance?
Coverage depends on diagnosis, documentation, treatment plan and payer. Many plans cover recognized indications when medical necessity is documented. We verify benefits before treatment begins and explain options if coverage isn't available.
Centrally located in Culver City.
On Washington Blvd, between the Westside, Downtown LA and LAX. Easy to reach from across Los Angeles, with care in English & Español.
Health PRTCL · 10375 Washington Blvd- Clinic
- 10375 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232 - Phone
- (209) 670-1202
- info@healthprtcl.com
- Hours
- Mon–Fri · 9 AM–5 PM
For a medical emergency, call 911.
Around Los Angeles
- Baldwin Hills2.4 mi
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- Mid-City2.9 mi
- Beverly Hills3.8 mi
- Westchester4.1 mi
- Inglewood4.7 mi
- Hawthorne7.5 mi
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Straight-line distance from the clinic.