Sarasota Memorial Outpatient Ostomy Clinic
Every Tuesday at the Sarasota Memorial Center for Wound Healing
Phone: (941) 917-7512
If you or a loved one has an ostomy, the Sarasota Memorial Outpatient Ostomy Clinic is here to provide the highest quality in specialized care, in addition to the resources, information, and support that empowers patients to care for themselves.
Learning to live with a stoma, even temporarily, can be difficult, uncomfortable, and even scary. Feelings of shame and embarrassment can make socializing difficult, and fears of an appliance malfunction can add stress to formerly routine activities.
That’s why our ostomy care specialists are here to assist in everything from stoma maintenance and skin care to dietary counseling and emotional support, while your body heals and adjusts.
Ostomy Services & Support at Sarasota Memorial
The most common ostomy procedures fall into three categories, depending on the system being bypassed. These include:
- Colostomy – colon
- Ileostomy – small intestine
- Urostomy – urinary tract
At the Outpatient Ostomy Clinic, our multidisciplinary team of certified wound, ostomy and continence nurses offer a variety of education and support services, including:
- Routine stoma care, such as poor pouch wear time or leaking
- Appliance selection, replacement and proper application
- Appliance care and cleaning
- Peristomal skin concerns and solutions
- Dietary counseling and daily lifestyle management
- Guidance on resuming recreational activities
For hours or more information, call (941) 917-7512
Referrals can be faxed to (941) 917-2872