Our Dedicated Team
Our medical team is dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate care, ensuring every patient receives personalized attention and the highest quality treatment.
Leonard Fichter, DO
Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine
Dr. Leonard Fichter is our dedicated wound care physician and the Medical Director. With 36 years of experience in treating complex wounds and over a decade specializing in hyperbaric medicine, Dr. Fichter brings exceptional expertise and compassionate care to our patients.
As a board-certified general surgeon, Dr. Fichter seamlessly integrates his surgical skills into our outpatient clinic setting, ensuring that each patient receives comprehensive, tailored treatment. His approach is holistic, addressing not only the wounds but also the underlying causes to prevent future health issues.
Dr. Fichter’s professional affiliations highlight his commitment to excellence and ongoing education. He is associated with the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care, the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society, and the American College of Phlebology as well as other osteopathic professional organizations.
Dr. Fichter excels at creating a comfortable environment for his patients. His extensive experience has equipped him with a deep understanding of patient concerns, enabling him to address them effectively and compassionately.
Connect with Dr. Fichter to explore our Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy services. Email us today at drfichter@us-woundcare.com.
Shannon Kirkpatrick, RN, MSN, WCN
Center Director
skirkpatrick@us-woundcare.com
Shannon Kirkpatrick, MSN, RN, COCN, WCN began her nursing career in 2005, and began specializing in Wound and Ostomy care in 2010. Shannon received her Wound and Ostomy Care training at Emory University in Atlanta. She comes to Northwest Florida Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center from Riverside Regional Medical Center, a Level 2 Trauma center, in Newport News, VA where she served as the Lead Enterostomal Therapy Nurse. Shannon received her Master of Science in Nursing: Health Administration from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. She is a member of the WOCN and Baromedical Nurses Association.
Erik Kuhn
Safety Director
ekuhn@us-woundcare.com
Erik brings more than 21 years of distinguished U.S. Army service and extensive expertise in diving, hyperbaric operations, and safety to his role as Safety Director.
A U.S. Army Master Diver, Erik has supervised and trained military divers in hyperbaric operations and safety, including recompression procedures, hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy, emergency management, and life-support systems. His career includes serving as an instructor at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center and the U.S. Army Engineer Diving School, where he provided classroom, physical, and aquatic instruction while maintaining rigorous standards for patient and test-subject safety, mixed-gas administration, and life-support equipment.
Erik brings extensive knowledge of the safety standards, regulations, and operational protocols governing hyperbaric environments. His depth of experience, disciplined approach, and commitment to safety help ensure the highest standards of care and operational excellence across USWC’s hyperbaric programs
Kim Bean, BSN, RN
Wound Care Nurse
kbean@us-woundcare.com
Kim Bean, BSN, RN has excelled as a nurse since 2014 and as a certified nursing assistant for the since 2016. She earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from Gulf Coast State College in 2011 and her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Gulf Coast State College in 2016. She joins Northwest Florida Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center with vast knowledge of wound and geriatric care.