The American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA) Board of Directors is composed of nationally recognized physicians, clinicians, educators, and industry leaders dedicated to advancing excellence in wound care, education, certification, advocacy, and patient outcomes. Representing a multidisciplinary network of wound care professionals across the country, the APWCA leadership team helps guide the organization’s mission to support healthcare providers through professional development, evidence-based education, clinical collaboration, and ongoing advancements in wound care practices.
The Board plays an active role in shaping APWCA initiatives related to wound care education, member advocacy, clinical standards, and industry engagement. Through their expertise and leadership, APWCA continues to strengthen its position as a trusted resource for healthcare professionals specializing in wound management, tissue healing, limb preservation, and related specialties. APWCA’s Board of Directors reflects the organization’s commitment to fostering innovation, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, and improving the quality of care delivered to patients affected by acute and chronic wounds.
Chief Medical Officer, RestorixHealth;
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Duke School of Medicine
Onekama, MI
MS, PhD, MAPWCAUniversity of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
Nanovibronix
Lewisberry, PA
AZH Wound & Vascular Centers
Milwaukee, WI
Mercy Hospital
Rogersville, MO
Wound Care Plus LLC
Lee's Summit, MO
President, American College of Hyperbaric Medicine
Palm Harbor, FL
Morristown Wound Healing Center
Morristown, NJ
Redemption Revenue
Cycle Solutions
Houston, TX
Chief Medical Officer
Wound Centrics, LLC
New Braunfels, TX
MD, MBA, CWSP, FAPWCAWound Care Services
Washington, DC
The mission of APWCA is to advance the prevention and treatment of acute, chronic, and complex wounds through multidisciplinary education, professional collaboration, clinician advocacy, evidence-informed practice, and patient-centered care.APWCA serves as an educational and professional forum where healthcare providers from diverse specialties can share knowledge, exchange clinical perspectives, support innovation, and work together to improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Jeffrey Niezgoda is a nationally recognized leader in wound care, hyperbaric medicine, limb preservation, and regenerative medicine with more than 30 years of clinical experience. He is the Past President of the American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA) and the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine.
Dr. Niezgoda has directed advanced wound care and hyperbaric programs, contributed to medical device development and clinical research, and served in leadership roles supporting innovation in wound management technologies and patient care. His expertise includes wound healing, vascular care, hyperbaric medicine, and regenerative clinical services.
Dr. Barbara Delmore is a board-certified wound care nurse, researcher, educator, and Senior Nurse Scientist at NYU Langone Health. With more than 35 years of nursing experience, she specializes in pressure injury prevention, chronic wound management, and evidence-based wound care practices.
Dr. Delmore has authored numerous publications, served on professional advisory boards, and received national recognition for her contributions to wound care research, education, and clinical innovation.
Dr. Jeffrey Lehrman is a nationally recognized expert in wound care documentation, coding, compliance, and podiatric medicine. Through Lehrman Consulting, LLC, he provides education and guidance related to healthcare coding, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.
Dr. Lehrman serves as a staff liaison at the AMA CPT® Editorial Panel meetings and has held leadership positions within APWCA and other professional organizations focused on wound care and podiatric surgery.
Dr. Mark Melin is a Senior Associate Consultant at the Mayo Clinic specializing in wound care, vascular medicine, and advanced wound healing technologies. His clinical expertise includes vascular assessment, chronic wound management, and emerging technologies in wound care.
Dr. Melin actively contributes to research, education, and advancements in wound healing practices focused on improving patient outcomes and interdisciplinary care.
Dr. Kathya Zinszer is a podiatric physician specializing in diabetic foot care, wound management, limb preservation, and public health advocacy. She currently serves at Geisinger Medical Center and has extensive experience in both clinical practice and wound care education.
Dr. Zinszer has contributed to wound care publications, professional organizations, and clinical guideline initiatives related to diabetic foot management and wound prevention strategies.
Dr. Thomas Serena is an internationally recognized wound care specialist, researcher, educator, and founder of The SerenaGroup®. He has established wound care centers throughout the United States and internationally and has led more than 100 clinical trials focused on wound healing and advanced therapies.
Dr. Serena has authored hundreds of scientific publications, delivered lectures worldwide, and held leadership positions within multiple wound care organizations, including APWCA, the Wound Healing Society, and the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine.
