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Hyperbaric Oxygen
Therapy in Bay Harbor Islands
Clinical-grade hyperbaric oxygen, minutes from East and West Island. A physician-supervised soft-shell chamber, 100% pure oxygen, and a board-certified physician overseeing every session at Florida’s only Joint Commission-accredited urgent care.
First visit $300, including a physical exam and your first session. A physical with an on-site chest X-ray is required before therapy.
Joint Commission AccreditedThe only one in Florida
Clinical HBOT, a short drive across Kane Concourse
Bay Harbor Islands is a quiet, walkable, family neighborhood, and one of its conveniences is how close it sits to real clinical care. From either East or West Island, the 96th Street Kane Concourse and the Broad Causeway put TrufaMED about five to seven minutes away in Surfside. That short distance matters for hyperbaric oxygen therapy, because the treatment works best as a steady course of sessions rather than a single visit.
HBOT is a physician-supervised treatment in which you breathe 100% pure oxygen inside a pressurized chamber. The added pressure dissolves far more oxygen into your blood plasma than room air can, and that oxygen reaches tissue that struggles to heal when blood flow is limited. At TrufaMED it is delivered under physician supervision in the same Joint Commission-accredited facility that houses our on-site digital X-ray, labs, and IV therapy.
Simple, all-inclusive rates
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Your first visit covers the medical clearance you need before therapy. The Wellness Package is built for a full physician-set protocol, which suits the steady cadence a course of HBOT calls for.
The required intake before any HBOT protocol. Your physician confirms HBOT is right for you, then you begin the same day.
Book first sessionThe Wellness Package for patients on a recovery or performance protocol. The most cost-effective way to complete a full course close to home.
Reserve the packageFor patients returning for additional sessions outside a package, or for maintenance once a protocol is complete.
Book a follow-upConcierge members receive member pricing on HBOT. See our Bay Harbor Islands concierge care or the full insurance page.
How an HBOT session works
From the exam that clears you for therapy to the moment you head back over the causeway, here is what to expect at the Surfside suite.
Exam and clearance
Your first visit includes a physical exam and an on-site chest X-ray. Your physician reviews your history and confirms HBOT is safe and appropriate for you.
Settle into the chamber
You change into loose cotton clothing and leave electronics and jewelry outside. You lie comfortably in the soft-shell chamber, free to rest, read, or sleep.
Pressure and pure oxygen
The chamber pressurizes to 1.6 ATA while you breathe 100% pure oxygen. You may feel a mild ear fullness that clears like it does on a plane.
Recover and head home
A session runs 60 to 90 minutes. Most patients feel relaxed afterward and are back on East or West Island within minutes, following the session count their physician set.
How Bay Harbor Islands families use HBOT
Bay Harbor Islands runs on family. With Ruth K. Broad K-8 at its center and quiet residential streets across both islands, our patients here tend to be parents, grandparents, and active adults who want recovery handled close to home.
Recovering after surgery
Parents and grandparents recovering from elective, orthopedic, or reconstructive surgery use HBOT to reduce swelling and bruising and support tissue repair, with the clinic only a few minutes away for each session.
Slow-healing wounds
Older residents managing stubborn or diabetic wounds benefit when added oxygen reaches tissue that limited blood flow has left behind. See wound healing.
Active adults and athletes
Residents who train, run the causeway, or play hard want faster recovery and less inflammation between sessions, fit neatly around a Bay Harbor Islands schedule.
Cognition and longevity
Health-conscious residents explore HBOT for focus, memory, and neuroprotection under physician guidance. See concussion care.
After a procedure or aesthetic treatment
Patients who want a discreet, private setting use HBOT to resolve bruising and swelling more quickly after cosmetic or minor procedures.
Chronic inflammation and pain
Residents living with chronic inflammation or post-viral fatigue look to a structured, physician-supervised course rather than a one-off spa visit.
For non-life-threatening recovery and wellness needs. HBOT is not a substitute for emergency care. For a true emergency, call 911.
What pressure and pure oxygen actually do
HBOT is a precise physiological intervention, not a wellness trend. Pressure and protocol design are what separate a clinical outcome from a placebo.
Hyperoxygenation
Under pressure, oxygen dissolves directly into your blood plasma. Plasma oxygen can rise to many times its resting level, saturating tissue that red blood cells cannot reach when an area is inflamed or low on blood flow.
New blood vessels
Sustained high oxygen levels signal the body to build new capillary networks, a process called neovascularization. Better local circulation is what carries healing forward long after a session ends.
Less inflammation
Hyperbaric oxygen quiets the inflammatory cascade that drives swelling, bruising, and chronic pain, which is why it pairs so well with surgical recovery and injury rehab.
Better tissue repair
More available oxygen accelerates the body’s natural wound-healing machinery, supporting faster repair after surgery, injury, or intense training. Many patients pair HBOT with IV therapy for recovery.
Why a hard clinical chamber matters
The chamber you sit in determines what your body actually receives. The real clinical difference is physician supervision and Joint Commission accreditation behind every session, and it is worth knowing before you book anywhere.
TrufaMED clinical HBOT
- Physician-supervised soft-shell chamber
- 1.6 ATA on 100% oxygen (hard-shell 3.0 ATA arriving late August 2026)
- 100% pure oxygen delivered to the patient
- Physician exam and clearance before therapy
- Every session supervised at an accredited facility
Unsupervised spa or home units
- No physician evaluation or supervision
- Much lower pressure, near sea-level air
- Ambient air rather than pure oxygen
- Often no medical screening
- Typically unsupervised, no clinical oversight
What HBOT supports
HBOT is used across a range of recovery and wellness goals. Explore a dedicated condition page, or ask your physician whether HBOT fits your situation.
When HBOT may need to wait
A few conditions can rule out therapy or require treatment first. This is exactly why the required exam and on-site chest X-ray come before your first session.
An untreated collapsed lung, certain lung diseases, and active sinus or ear congestion may prevent therapy until they are addressed. Some medications and recent treatments also need review. Your physician examines you, reviews your history, and gives you a clear answer before any session begins. That medical clearance is built into the $300 first visit, and it is what makes TrufaMED HBOT a clinical treatment rather than a spa add-on.
The physicians overseeing your session
Your HBOT is directed by two board-certified physicians whose combined experience spans general surgery, emergency medicine, trauma, and wound care.
Dr. Gedalia earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University and completed his surgical residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York. He serves as Regional Chief Medical Officer for a surgical and wound-care program, experience that shapes how TrufaMED designs HBOT protocols for surgical and wound recovery.
Dr. Naidoo brings extensive adult and pediatric emergency, trauma, and critical-care experience from high-volume emergency departments across the East Coast. His training means HBOT patients are screened and supervised by a physician who has handled the most acute clinical situations.
This physician-first standard is why TrufaMED carries Joint Commission accreditation, held by only eight urgent care centers in the United States. It is the same standard applied to major hospitals, and it governs every HBOT session.
What Bay Harbor Islands patients ask first
The questions families across East Island, West Island, and the surrounding causeway communities ask before their first session.
How much does hyperbaric oxygen therapy cost near Bay Harbor Islands?
Your first visit is $300 and includes a full physical exam with an on-site chest X-ray plus your first session. Continuing care sessions are $150 each. The best value is our 10-session Wellness Package at $1,000, which covers the intake plus ten sessions and saves over $650 compared with booking individually. Bay Harbor Islands residents are only a few minutes away across Kane Concourse.
How close is TrufaMED to Bay Harbor Islands?
Very close. Our hyperbaric suite is at 9445 Harding Ave in Surfside, a short drive across the 96th Street Kane Concourse from both East and West Island. Most Bay Harbor Islands residents reach us in about five to seven minutes, which makes a full course of sessions easy to keep up without a long commute.
Is HBOT safe for older adults and parents recovering at home?
Yes. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is well tolerated by most patients, including older adults, and it is a common choice in a family-oriented community like Bay Harbor Islands. Every patient receives a comprehensive physical exam and physician clearance before the first session, and all therapy is supervised at our Joint Commission-accredited facility.
What does a typical HBOT session feel like?
Most patients find it deeply relaxing. You lie comfortably in a private soft-shell chamber and breathe 100% pure oxygen. As the pressure rises you may feel a mild fullness in your ears, similar to an airplane descent, which clears by swallowing or yawning. Sessions run 60 to 90 minutes, and many patients read, rest, or fall asleep, then return to their day in Bay Harbor Islands right after.
How many HBOT sessions will I need?
It depends on your goal and condition. Some patients notice benefits after a few visits. Recovery and chronic-condition protocols are usually built around a course of sessions, often about ten, that your physician sets after your exam. Our 10-session Wellness Package is designed for exactly this kind of protocol.
What is the difference between a soft chamber and a hard chamber?
TrufaMED uses a physician-supervised, medical-grade soft-shell hyperbaric chamber at 1.6 ATA on 100% oxygen. A hard-shell chamber reaching 3.0 ATA arrives in late August 2026. Our soft-shell chamber operates at 1.6 ATA and delivers 100% pure oxygen under physician supervision; the hard-shell chamber arriving in late August 2026 reaches up to 3.0 ATA. The soft inflatable chambers found at many spas operate at much lower pressures with ambient air, which is a different treatment entirely.
Do I need a referral, and how does the first visit work?
No referral is needed. Your first visit includes a comprehensive physical exam and an on-site chest X-ray, so your physician can confirm HBOT is safe and appropriate before any session begins. You can book online or call (305) 537-6396. That medical clearance is built into the $300 first visit.
Can the whole family use HBOT?
Often, yes, though every family member is evaluated individually. In a walkable, multi-generational neighborhood like Bay Harbor Islands, we see parents recovering from surgery, active adults managing inflammation, and older residents supporting wound healing and cognition. Each person receives their own physical exam and a protocol set by the physician.
Where is the HBOT center, and who oversees the therapy?
Our hyperbaric suite is at 9445 Harding Ave in Surfside, FL, minutes from Bay Harbor Islands by way of the Broad Causeway and Kane Concourse. Therapy is overseen by Dr. Uri Gedalia, a board-certified general surgeon, and Dr. Shane Naidoo, board-certified in emergency medicine, at Florida’s only Joint Commission-accredited urgent care.
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Care grounded in recognized authorities
TrufaMED is a Joint Commission accredited clinic, and our hyperbaric protocols reference peer-reviewed evidence and federal guidance. These independent sources are offered for further reading.
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Address
TrufaMED Urgent Care
9445 Harding Ave
Surfside, FL 33154
About five to seven minutes from East or West Island by way of the 96th Street Kane Concourse and the Broad Causeway.
Hours
Monday–Friday 9 AM – 9 PM
Saturday 11 AM – 11 PM
Sunday 12 PM – 8 PM
HBOT sessions are by appointment. Same-day booking is often available.
Contact
Phone (305) 537-6396
WhatsApp +1 (305) 842-9801
Email [email protected]
For a life-threatening emergency, call 911. TrufaMED treats non-life-threatening conditions.
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Conditions Treated with HBOT at TrufaMED
- Post-Surgery Recovery: orthopedic, cosmetic, abdominal surgery
- Concussion & TBI Treatment: sports injuries, post-concussion syndrome
- Chronic Wound Healing: diabetic ulcers, radiation damage, venous ulcers
We also serve nearby communities with hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Bal Harbour.
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