Non-Healing Leg or Foot Wound in Miami
A sore on the foot, ankle, or lower leg that has not closed after several weeks is almost always a circulation problem — either arteries that aren't delivering enough blood, veins that aren't draining properly, or both. Restoring flow gives the wound a real chance to heal.
Common symptoms
- A sore on the foot, toe, ankle, or shin that has not healed in 4 weeks
- Coldness, numbness, or pale color in the affected foot
- Pain in the leg or foot at rest, especially at night
- Slow-healing scrapes or blisters, particularly if you have diabetes
- Wound near the ankle with surrounding brown or leathery skin (often venous)
Why it matters
Non-healing wounds are the leading cause of amputation in the United States. Early vascular evaluation identifies which vessels are the problem — and how to reopen them.
For arterial wounds, restoring blood flow with angioplasty, atherectomy, or stenting improves healing rates dramatically. For venous ulcers, closing the diseased vein removes the pressure that keeps the wound open.
How we treat it
Arterial workup (ABI, duplex ultrasound, angiography)
Confirms whether an artery is blocked, where, and how tightly — so we can plan a targeted intervention.
Angioplasty, atherectomy, and stenting
Minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures that restore blood flow to the wound bed.
Endovenous ablation for venous ulcers
Closes the diseased vein driving pressure into the ankle, so wound care can actually heal the ulcer.
Frequently asked
Hospital Affiliations
Where Dr. Martinez-Clark Practices
Dr. Martinez-Clark holds active staff affiliations at the following Miami-area hospitals, providing continuity of care from the office to the bedside.
Mercy Hospital
Part of HCA Florida Healthcare
Miami, FL
Affiliated cardiologist providing inpatient cardiovascular and vascular care.
Visit hospital websiteRequest a cardiology appointment in Miami
Speak with our care coordinators or request a visit at one of our two Miami-Dade locations — Kendall and North Miami Beach. Most major insurance plans accepted.