2024 SPEAKERS

Surgeon and Wound Physician

Dr Bohn is a General Surgeon Board certified by the American Board of Surgery. He is also Board Certified in Hyperbaric Medicine and Certified in Wound Care. He is President of the American Board of Wound Healing overseeing certification of wound care providers. As a member of the American of Professional Wound Care Association, Dr Bohn has been recognized and honored with the designation of Masters level in wound care, MAPWCA.

Director, Wound Care Research,

Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine

Dr. Windy Cole is an honor graduate from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Cole has been in practice for over 24 years. She is an adjunct professor and Director of Wound Care Research at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. She is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Wound Management. She has been a dedicated wound care advocate for two decades with interests focused on medical education, diabetic foot care, wound care, limb salvage, & clinical research. Dr. Cole has published numerous peer-reviewed and industry articles on these topics and is a sought-after speaker both nationally and internationally.

Chief Medical Officer

Mendota Health

Dennis P. Deruelle M.D., F.H.M., is Chief Medical Officer at Mendota Health, a national mobile advanced wound-care company. Dr. Deruelle has more than 25 years of hospital medicine and leadership experience. Dr. Deruelle’s previous experience includes Executive Director of Hospital Medicine with American Physician Partners and as Vice President and National Medical Director of BPCI services for TeamHealth. Dr. Deruelle has been featured on Fox News and a number of national television and radio talk shows, in newspapers and medical journals, and at national healthcare conferences. He also published his second book, “Your Healthcare Playbook: Winning the Game of Modern Medicine,” He is also a professional singer-songwriter in Nashville, TN. Dr. Deruelle did his Internal Medicine training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a Fellow of the Society of Hospital Medicine.

Senior Director, Health Policy

Kent Imaging

Jennie Feight brings 20+ years of wound care revenue cycle experience. She proudly hales from western Pennsylvania, where she graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) with a Masters in Health Services Administration. As an AAPC-certified coder, auditor and instructor, she currently serves as President for the AAPC Local Chapter. She was also honored to receive a 2022 Rising Star Award from the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association. Animal rescue is near and dear to her heart, and she and her husband Michael enjoy their home in the woods with multiple pets.

Chief Research Officer

Open Wound Research

Robert G. Frykberg, DPM, MPH, FFPM(Glasg) is the Senior Medical Advisor to McCord Research and Chief Research Officer of Open Wound Research. He holds Faculty ranks as Adjunct Professor, Midwestern University Program in Podiatric Medicine as well as Honorary Professor of Podiatric Medicine at University of Galway. A former Chair of the Foot Care Council of the American Diabetes Association and Past President of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Dr. Frykberg was the 2011 recipient of the prestigious Roger Pecoraro Award from the Foot Care Council of the American Diabetes Association.

CEO

Wound Care Plus

Martha Kelso is the CEO of one of the largest mobile wound care groups. She’s considered a visionary and entrepreneur in Post-Acute Care with a relentless mission to elevate the art and science of wound healing. As a published author, clinical editor for multiple peer-reviewed journals, an expert witness for wound litigation, and a member of several national advisory boards, she is a widely recognized award-winning industry expert working tirelessly to shape the future healthcare landscape.

MD Candidate

TCU Anne Marie Burnett School of Medicine

Maha Khan is a former biomedical engineer and now a third-year medical student with a keen interest in becoming a surgeon. Drawing on her engineering background, she is passionate about advancing the fields of cardiovascular and wound care through innovative research. Maha's unique perspective bridges the gap between engineering and medicine, allowing her to approach clinical challenges with a creative, problem-solving mindset. As she prepares to apply for surgical residency, Maha is dedicated to combining her technical expertise with her medical training to contribute to innovation in mobile wound care

M.D.

Colorado

Dr. Kirk Mitchell, a medical professional from Longmont, Colorado, brings over 20 years of diverse experience in family medicine, hospitalist roles, and post-acute care. He has served as the Senior Clinical Lead for Team Health in Colorado, where he managed care in long-term facilities and addressed critical wound care challenges. Dr. Mitchell’s dedication to patient care is evident through his innovative approach to healing complex wounds, leveraging both traditional and advanced therapies. His work is driven by a deep commitment to improving patient outcomes, particularly in underserved communities. Dr. Mitchell continues to expand his practice across multiple states.

Founder/COO

Transitional Care Physicians of America

Amar Mohan M.D. grew up in GA and is a board certified IM physician with a special interest in geriatric medicine. Dr Mohan is the Founder of Transitional Care Physicians of America (TCP); a multi-practitioner and multi-specialty practice aimed at caring for patients where they live, in their homes. After ten years with the practice he merged TCP with Providence Care and currently acts as the COO managing over 8000 lives and over 120 providers across two states. Dr. Mohan is active within public policy with the Society for Post Acute and Long Term Care and also serves as the Chief of Extended Care Services for Grady Memorial Hospital, a level 1 Trauma center and the largest hospital in Georgia. In his free time, Dr. Mohan enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, and playing musical instruments.

CMO, Kent Imaging

President & CMO, WebCME

Dr. Jeffrey Niezgoda has dedicated his professional life to optimizing outcomes in wound healing. Dr. Niezgoda serves as the CMO for Kent Imaging. He is the President and CMO for WebCME, an international educational wound care and hyperbaric company. He is the Past President of the American Professional Wound Care Association and the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine. He is Founder and President Emeritus of AZH Wound & Hyperbaric Center (2015-2021). Dr. Niezgoda was the Hyperbaric Medical Director at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee (1999-2013). Dr. Niezgoda is a graduate of the US Air Force Academy (1981) and received his MD from the Uniformed Services University of Health Science (1985).

Chief Operating Officer

Engage Health Solutions

William O’Malley is a founding member of Engage Health and currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer. In his leadership role, William oversees a broad spectrum of governance, strategic, and tactical initiatives for Engage Health's national healthcare client portfolio. He is also responsible for cultivating and scaling a high-performance, multidisciplinary team of professionals within an intrapreneurial corporate culture.

VP & GM Wound

SmartTRAK

Susan Paquette leads the Wound Care area for SmartTRAK, the leading Business Intelligence Platform for the global Advanced Wound Care market. Susan started the Biologics segment, including CAMPs, at SmartTRAK over ten years ago and has seen the opportunity and challenges associated with this dynamic space. SmartTRAK analysis also includes Advanced Dressings, NPWT, Diagnostic Aids and Compression areas. Recently Susan and her team have begun analysis associated with the site of care for CAMPs and other products. Prior to SmartTRAK, Susan held executive leadership positions at 3M and has a broad experience base in R&D, business development, marketing and international.

CEO and Medical Director

SerenaGroup Inc and SerenaGroup Research Foundation

Dr. Thomas E. Serena MD FACS FACHM MAPWCA, Founder and Medical Director of The SerenaGroup®, a family of wound, hyperbaric and research companies, is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of The College of William and Mary and Penn State Medical School. He completed his residency in Surgery at The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center with additional year of training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Southern Illinois University. To date he has opened and operates wound care centers across the United Sates and globally. Dr. Serena has been the lead or Principal investigator in over 100 clinical trials, including gene therapy for critical limb ischemia, antimicrobial dressings, growth factors, topical and parenteral antibiotics and CTP therapy. He founded the first wound healing cooperative research group that produced more than 12 manuscripts in 2016 alone. In 2011 he developed a diagnostic technique that now bears his name (The Serena Technique©). He holds numerous patents on wound care devices and dressings.

Regional Director of Clinicial Management, Nurse Practitioner

Mendota Health

Sarah has nearly 20 years of healthcare experience, 19 being in cardiovascular medicine. She has spent many years as a provider specializing in amputation prevention from a vascular lense and is now able to broaden her view of amputation prevention from a wound care perspective while also spreading knowledge of vascular disease and early detection. Ultimately, her goal is to ensure patients know to seek second opinions. Encouraging advanced wound care who utilize evidence-based medicine and having a have a vascular specialist who is willing to go the extra mile to prevent amputation. One limb saved=a life saved!

Chief Medical Officer

RestorixHealth

Dr. William H. Tettelbach is actively board-certified in Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and Internal Medicine while retaining academic appointments at Duke University School of Medicine and Western University of Health Sciences - College of Podiatric Medicine. He is currently the Chief Medical Officer at RestorixHealth, which includes administrative and clinical oversight of over 260 hospital-affiliated outpatient centers that offer care in both hyperbaric medicine and wound care. His career has been dedicated to teaching providers and improving patients’ lives requiring the services of Hyperbaric Medicine, Advanced Wound Care, and Infectious Diseases. From 2013 to 2018, Dr. Tettelbach was the acting Program Director of the Duke University Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Fellowship program in Salt Lake City, UT. In addition to his clinical obligations, other professional undertakings include acting President of the American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA) and a member of Noridian’s Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC), which provides guidance in the development of Hyperbaric Medicine, Wound Care, and Infectious Diseases local coverage determinations. He is also a committee member on the CMS Advisory Panel on Hospital Outpatient Payment & Chair of their Data Sub-Committee.

Physician Assistant

SerenaGroup Inc.

Michaela Wadsworth is a board-certified Physician Assistant at The SerenaGroup®. Her scope of practice includes specialized areas such as wound care, hyperbaric medicine, and clinical research. A proud Pennsylvania native, she is an alumna of The Pennsylvania State University and Saint Francis University. Michaela completed rigorous medical laboratory science training at Penn Medicine and upholds her board certification through ASCP. With her valuable background in the laboratory and as a surgical PA, Michaela adeptly manages patient care in both post-acute care and outpatient settings. She is a committed advocate for patients and families, often utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach.

CEO

Wound Care Experts

Dr. Wahab is a wound care specialist and owner of Wound Care Experts (WCE) in Las Vegas, NV which is a multispecialty group centered around Chronic Wound Care in all sites of service. WCE services patients in the acute care, post-acute care, HOPD, private office, and in patients’ home. She is the Wound Care Medical Director for the Mountainview Wound care and Hyperbaric Center, Dignity Health Hospitals, and for Post Acute Medical Hospital in Las Vegas, NV. She is an active member of many wound care organizations. Dr. Wahab is passionate about research and education. She is faculty for Roseman University College of Medicine Nevada and a preceptor for the Internal Medicine GME program for Mountainview Hospital.

Partner

King & Spalding, LLP

David Willingham is a partner at King & Spalding based in Los Angeles where he focuses on white-collar criminal defense and complex litigation matters. David has deep experience in dealing with high-profile cases, having prosecuted and defended many matters of public interest. Prior to entering private practice, David was the Deputy Chief of the Major Frauds Section of the United States Attorney’s Office in the Central District of California. In that capacity, he spent two years supervising the subsection responsible for all health-care-fraud-related prosecutions within the district and also supervised the securities fraud unit