Faculty

Jonathan Johnson

MD, MBA, CWSP, FAPWCA
Founder/Surgeon
Comprehensive Wound Care Services

Jonathan Johnson, MD, MBA, CWSP, FAPWCA is a renowned healthcare leader
and innovator, serving as the founder and surgical director of Comprehensive Wound
Care Services (CWS) in Washington, DC. Affectionately known as "Dr. Wounds," he is dual
board-certified by the American Board of Wound Management and the American
Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and holds the esteemed designation of Fellow of the
American Professional Wound Care Association (FAPWCA).

Dr. Johnson’s distinguished medical career began with specialized training in
general surgery at Union Memorial Hospital and Howard University, followed by a
prestigious fellowship as the Sylvester J. Carter Hand and Plastic Surgery Fellow at
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, affiliated with Cornell University. He also
serves as the Director of Surgical Services & Wound Care at Bridgepoint Hospital in
Washington, DC, and is a graduate faculty professor at Towson University College of
Health Professions.

Dr. Johnson’s academic and professional pursuits extend beyond medicine. He
earned an MBA in Healthcare Finance from the Carey Business School at Johns
Hopkins University and completed specialized certifications in Digital/Virtual Health at
Harvard Medical School. Further, he holds dual certificates in Private Equity and Hedge
Fund & Buy-Side Investing from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
As a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Dr. Johnson actively
contributes to the advancement of healthcare knowledge through research, scholarly
publications, and national conference presentations.

2026 Sessions

Next-Generation Tools for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment

With rapid advances in imaging, AI, and digital diagnostics, wound assessment is entering a new era. This session will highlight innovations in objective wound measurement, perfusion analysis, and remote monitoring. Case studies will illustrate how emerging tools can improve accuracy, consistency, and interdisciplinary communication in wound management.

Speaker

Friday, March 20 3:55–4:55 PM
Faculty

Jonathan Johnson

MD, MBA, CWSP, FAPWCA
Founder/Surgeon
Comprehensive Wound Care Services

Jonathan Johnson, MD, MBA, CWSP, FAPWCA is a renowned healthcare leader
and innovator, serving as the founder and surgical director of Comprehensive Wound
Care Services (CWS) in Washington, DC. Affectionately known as "Dr. Wounds," he is dual
board-certified by the American Board of Wound Management and the American
Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and holds the esteemed designation of Fellow of the
American Professional Wound Care Association (FAPWCA).

Dr. Johnson’s distinguished medical career began with specialized training in
general surgery at Union Memorial Hospital and Howard University, followed by a
prestigious fellowship as the Sylvester J. Carter Hand and Plastic Surgery Fellow at
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, affiliated with Cornell University. He also
serves as the Director of Surgical Services & Wound Care at Bridgepoint Hospital in
Washington, DC, and is a graduate faculty professor at Towson University College of
Health Professions.

Dr. Johnson’s academic and professional pursuits extend beyond medicine. He
earned an MBA in Healthcare Finance from the Carey Business School at Johns
Hopkins University and completed specialized certifications in Digital/Virtual Health at
Harvard Medical School. Further, he holds dual certificates in Private Equity and Hedge
Fund & Buy-Side Investing from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
As a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Dr. Johnson actively
contributes to the advancement of healthcare knowledge through research, scholarly
publications, and national conference presentations.

Debridement Done Right: A Multidisciplinary Panel Discussion on Techniques, Timing, and Clincal Decision Making

Debridement is the cornerstone of wound healing—and doing it right can mean the difference between a stalled wound and successful closure. This high-impact session convenes a multidisciplinary panel to deliver a focused update on new, current, and emerging debridement techniques. Faculty will break down how to choose the right method, when and where to perform it—and when to hold back—based on patient factors, wound type, and care setting. Walk away with practical, evidence-based strategies and clinical pearls you can immediately apply to improve outcomes and elevate your practice.

Speaker

Friday, July 10 3:55–4:55 PM
Faculty

Karen Bauer

DNP, CWS, FAAWC
Nurse Practitioner
George Washington University Hospital

Dr. Karen Bauer is a Wound Certified and Vascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner. She graduated with a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Toledo, an M.S. from The Ohio State University and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from The University of Toledo. She has been practicing as a wound practitioner for over 19 years and in vascular surgery for over 8 years. She currently practices at George Washington university Hospital. Karen has extensive leadership experience, most recently at Emory University in the Division of Vascular Surgery as the Limb Preservation Coordinator. She was previously the Director of Wound and Vascular Services and Lead APP at the University of Toledo Medical Center in the Division of Vascular Surgery and concurrently as the Program Director at a rural wound center in Wauseon, Ohio, where she practiced for over 13 years.

She is the immediate past-President of the Society for Vascular Nursing and a long-time Board Member and Fellow of the AAWC. She is a Board Member of the Save a Leg Save a Life Foundation and the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders. Karen participates on the American Heart Association’s Peripheral Artery Disease National Action Plan Steering Committee and is an editorial reviewer for many scientific journals. She serves on numerous national committees and lectures regionally, nationally, and internationally. She is also a published writer.

Faculty

Jonathan Johnson

MD, MBA, CWSP, FAPWCA
Founder/Surgeon
Comprehensive Wound Care Services

Jonathan Johnson, MD, MBA, CWSP, FAPWCA is a renowned healthcare leader
and innovator, serving as the founder and surgical director of Comprehensive Wound
Care Services (CWS) in Washington, DC. Affectionately known as "Dr. Wounds," he is dual
board-certified by the American Board of Wound Management and the American
Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and holds the esteemed designation of Fellow of the
American Professional Wound Care Association (FAPWCA).

Dr. Johnson’s distinguished medical career began with specialized training in
general surgery at Union Memorial Hospital and Howard University, followed by a
prestigious fellowship as the Sylvester J. Carter Hand and Plastic Surgery Fellow at
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, affiliated with Cornell University. He also
serves as the Director of Surgical Services & Wound Care at Bridgepoint Hospital in
Washington, DC, and is a graduate faculty professor at Towson University College of
Health Professions.

Dr. Johnson’s academic and professional pursuits extend beyond medicine. He
earned an MBA in Healthcare Finance from the Carey Business School at Johns
Hopkins University and completed specialized certifications in Digital/Virtual Health at
Harvard Medical School. Further, he holds dual certificates in Private Equity and Hedge
Fund & Buy-Side Investing from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
As a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Dr. Johnson actively
contributes to the advancement of healthcare knowledge through research, scholarly
publications, and national conference presentations.

Faculty

Stephanie Woelfel

PT, DPT, CWS
Associate Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy & Surgery
University of Southern California

Dr. Stephanie Woelfel PT, DPT, CWS is an Associate Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy and Surgery at the University of Southern California (USC). She is the Director of Clinical Physical Therapy for Hospital Outpatient at Keck Medical Center of USC.
Her wound care career has spanned over 25 years in both short and long-term acute care, skilled nursing facilities, home care and consulting. Stephanie is active in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and is the current President of the APTA's Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology & Wound Management. She is also on the Board of Directors for the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) and the Post-Acute Wound & Skin Integrity Council (PAWSIC).

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