Wound care in Richardson, TX
Specialist wound care for Richardson patients
Richardson is one of the closest cities to Dr. Rizvi's Plano clinic — most patients arrive in under fifteen minutes. It's also a city where Collin County's younger, lower-diabetes profile meets Dallas County's older, higher-diabetes reality, making it one of the highest-yield wound care markets in north DFW. Dr. Hina Rizvi, M.D, C.W.S sees Richardson patients across the full chronic-wound spectrum: long-standing venous insufficiency, post-surgical complications, and pressure injuries in the city's established 65+ neighborhoods.
Local information page · Updated 2026-05-16
Why specialty wound care matters in Richardson
Richardson's population is approximately 120,000 per the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey, with a median age near 39 and median household income around $74,000. Because Richardson is in Dallas County, CDC BRFSS surveillance places the county-level diabetes burden near 11% — meaningfully higher than the Collin County suburbs immediately to the north. Combined with a senior 65+ share approaching 14%, this produces a steady volume of chronic venous ulcers, pressure injuries in long-tenured residents aging in place, and post-orthopedic wound complications. Richardson's 75080, 75081, and 75082 ZIPs all sit within a six- to eight-mile corridor of the clinic, and short drive times mean Richardson patients can realistically attend twice-weekly dressing changes when clinically required — a meaningful advantage for severe lower-extremity wounds where compliance directly determines healing outcomes.
- Population
- ~119,000–124,000
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
- Diabetes prevalence (Dallas County)
- ~11%
- CDC BRFSS 2022–2023 (county-level)
- Drive time to clinic
- 8–13 min
- Off-peak via Dallas North Tollway
For Richardson patients
Why Patients Choose Dr. Rizvi
- Shortest drive in the cohort — under 15 minutes from most of 75080/75081/75082, ideal for the twice-weekly visits some severe wounds require
- No referral required — UT Southwestern and Baylor Scott & White Richardson wound centers both typically require physician referral and longer scheduling waits
- No facility fee — Richardson Medicare and commercial-plan patients save the hospital outpatient surcharge
- Board-certified wound care specialist (American Board of Wound Management) — a credential not held at most Richardson primary-care or urgent-care clinics
- Telemedicine follow-ups for stable wounds — convenient for Richardson's working-age and elderly residents alike; call the office to verify what your plan covers
What care often looks like in Richardson
A Richardson patient over 65 with diabetes and reduced circulation develops a foot ulcer. Because the clinic is only a short drive away, frequent dressing checks are realistic, and the wound is watched closely enough to catch early infection. Short travel distance is itself part of what makes consistent wound care work.
Illustrative example, not a specific patient. Every wound is evaluated individually.
Most common in Richardson
Conditions We Treat From This Area
Venous Ulcer Treatment
Richardson's 65+ population has high venous insufficiency prevalence, and the short drive makes the compression-therapy follow-up cadence easier to sustain.
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Pressure Ulcer & Bed Sore Care
Stage 2–4 pressure injuries are common in Richardson's home-care and assisted-living settings; bedside-mobile visits available within the city.
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Lymphedema Management
Post-orthopedic and post-cancer lymphedema is a recurring need in the older Richardson demographic; complete decongestive therapy offered in-clinic.
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Getting to the clinic from Richardson
From Richardson, take the Dallas North Tollway northbound or surface streets via Campbell Road / Renner Road to Preston Road, then north a short distance to San Jacinto Place. Off-peak drives are routinely under 10 minutes — one of the shortest commutes in the cohort.
Clinic address: 7709 San Jacinto Place, Suite 100, Plano, TX 75024 · (972-491-1200)
Major medical facilities serving Richardson
- Baylor Scott & White Richardson
- UT Southwestern Medical Center — ~3 mi
- Richardson Medical Plaza
Neighborhoods We See Patients From
Downtown Richardson · Berkley Square · Bush Turnpike · Cottonwood Park · Pine Brook
ZIP codes covered: 75080, 75081, 75082
For referring physicians in Richardson
Primary care, podiatry, and specialty practices in Richardson can refer patients directly. Fax referrals to 469-208-4641 or call 972-491-1200. It helps to include the wound location and duration, any relevant imaging or culture results, and the patient's diabetic or vascular history. Dr. Rizvi coordinates care directly with the referring clinician and reports back after evaluation. No referral is required for patients who wish to self-schedule.
People Also Ask
Wound care in Richardson — common questions
How fast can I get to the clinic from Richardson?
Most Richardson patients in 75080, 75081, and 75082 arrive in 8–13 minutes via the Dallas North Tollway or Preston Road. The short drive makes the twice-weekly compression or dressing visits some wounds need much easier to sustain.
My elderly mother has a stage 3 pressure ulcer and is mostly bedbound — do you make house calls in Richardson?
Yes. Bedside-mobile visits are available across Richardson's ZIP codes for homebound patients. Telemedicine can also bridge between in-person visits when photos and history are sufficient.
Is Dr. Rizvi in-network with the same plans UT Southwestern accepts?
Most major commercial plans (UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Humana) plus Medicare are accepted. Insurance overlap with UT Southwestern is common — call (972) 491-1200 to verify your specific plan.
I had surgery at UT Southwestern and the incision isn't healing — can you take over wound care?
Yes. Post-operative wound dehiscence and slow-healing incisions are a frequent Richardson presentation. Dr. Rizvi can begin advanced dressings, negative-pressure therapy, or skin substitutes and coordinate with your surgical team as needed.
General information, not medical advice. This page describes the practice and the area we serve. It is not a substitute for an in-person evaluation by a qualified clinician familiar with your individual history. For urgent or worsening wounds, seek in-person care or call 911. Please do not send protected health information (photos, records, diagnoses) through unencrypted email or web forms; call the clinic directly to discuss your situation.
Nearby cities we serve
Dr. Rizvi sees wound-care patients from across north and central DFW. Other cities near Richardson:
Ready to be seen — Richardson, TX
Same-day and next-day appointments. No referral needed. Call (972) 491-1200 or request a visit online.