Pamela Scarborough

Dr. Michael N. Desvigne is a true plastic and reconstructive surgeon who has chosen to dedicate his expertise to reconstructive surgery, specifically wound reconstruction. Dr, Desvigne believes performing reconstructive surgery has made him a better wound healing clinician and managing complex wounds has made him a better reconstructive surgeon. Dr. Desvigne brings a wealth of experience from a variety of disciplines. He is board certified in plastic surgery, general surgery, wound care and hyperbaric medicine. With this quadruple certification he approaches each wound problem with a staircase approach including surgical and nonsurgical solutions.

Dr. Desvigne is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the Arizona Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is also a member of the American Academy of Wound Specialists, Wound Healing Society and the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. He is a world-renowned lecturer and consultant in wound healing technologies. He has created multiple programs for inpatient and outpatient centers of excellence in wound care, with a focus on the continuum of care.

Dr. Laura Swoboda is a translational scientist, family nurse practitioner, and wound specialist at University of Wisconsin, Green Bay. They serve as regional director of North America for ISTAP. Dr Swoboda volunteers on various committees and task forces including chairing the Health Equity task force of the AAWC, the NPIAP's prophylactic dressing standards initiative task force terminology group, and co-chair's the American Heart Association's Peripheral Arterial Disease National Action Plan's patient and community education comminttee. Dr. Swoboda is also president of the Milwaukee Metro Nurse Practitioner Association.

Dr. Scarborough is the Director of Clinical Education and Fellowship Program at United Wound Healing. Her career as a physical therapist spans over 40 years, having practiced across the continuum of care. In addition to contributing to wound management books and periodicals, Dr. Scarborough is a sought-after speaker and educator, presenting nationally on wound prevention and management topics. Her engaging and clinically relevant presentations have helped educate countless healthcare professionals, empowering them to provide advanced wound care for their patients and residents. When not traveling, Pamela leads a quiet, nature-filled life in the Texas Hill Country with her husband, Gregory Dean and cherished feline companion, Mr. Kitty.

Dr. Scarborough is the Director of Clinical Education and Fellowship Program at United Wound Healing. Her career as a physical therapist spans over 40 years, having practiced across the continuum of care. In addition to contributing to wound management books and periodicals, Dr. Scarborough is a sought-after speaker and educator, presenting nationally on wound prevention and management topics. Her engaging and clinically relevant presentations have helped educate countless healthcare professionals, empowering them to provide advanced wound care for their patients and residents. When not traveling, Pamela leads a quiet, nature-filled life in the Texas Hill Country with her husband, Gregory Dean and cherished feline companion, Mr. Kitty.