Hyperbaric Oxygen
Therapy, Miami Beach

HBOT pricing at TrufaMED is transparent and all-inclusive. Your first visit is $300 and includes a full physical exam with on-site chest X-ray plus your first session. Continuing care sessions are $150 each. Our best-value Wellness Package (initial evaluation plus 10 sessions) is $1,000 (valued at $1,650 individually). No hidden fees, no insurance pre-auth required.

Sessions typically last 60 to 90 minutes. The number of sessions recommended depends on your specific health goals and condition. Some patients see benefits after a few visits, while those addressing chronic conditions may benefit from a longer protocol (typically 20-40 sessions) determined by your physician.

Most patients describe the experience as deeply relaxing. You lie comfortably in a private pressurized chamber and breathe 100% pure oxygen. As pressure increases, you may feel a mild fullness in your ears, similar to taking off in an airplane. Many patients read, nap, or simply rest during the 60-90 minute session.

No. For safety, all electronics, jewelry, and flammable items must remain outside the chamber. The oxygen-enriched environment requires strict safety protocols. Use this time to disconnect and focus on recovery.

Wear loose-fitting, comfortable cotton clothing. Avoid accessories, jewelry, undergarments with metal, or clothing with sharp zippers to ensure safety and comfort within the chamber.

Yes. HBOT is well-tolerated by most patients including older adults. All patients receive a comprehensive physical exam and medical clearance before beginning therapy. Our UHMS-certified physicians monitor every session to ensure safety and comfort at every age.

HBOT is frequently used to aid recovery after cosmetic or medical surgeries. Increased oxygen levels accelerate the body's natural healing processes, significantly reducing swelling, bruising, and inflammation, which can shorten overall recovery time.

While HBOT is safe for the vast majority of people, certain conditions, such as an untreated pneumothorax (collapsed lung), specific lung diseases, or active sinus congestion, may prevent therapy. A mandatory physical exam including an on-site chest X-ray is required before your first session. Your physician will review your medical history to ensure you are fully cleared.

TrufaMED uses a physician-supervised, medical-grade soft-shell hyperbaric chamber at 1.6 ATA on 100% oxygen, with a board-certified physician supervising every session. A hard-shell chamber reaching 3.0 ATA arrives in early November 2026.

Medicare and most commercial insurance cover HBOT for the 14 FDA-approved indications, including diabetic foot wounds, chronic non-healing wounds, radiation tissue injury, osteomyelitis refractory to antibiotics, air embolism, carbon monoxide poisoning, and decompression sickness. Off-label uses (anti-aging, athletic recovery, post-surgery recovery, concussion) are typically not covered. TrufaMED can verify your insurance and help submit claims.

A single HBOT treatment at TrufaMED is 60 to 90 minutes at 2.0-therapeutic pressure (atmospheres absolute) pressure. Add 10-15 minutes for compression, 10-15 minutes for decompression, and 5-10 minutes for post-session check. Total appointment time is usually 90-120 minutes. You can read, watch movies, or sleep during the session.

FDA-approved: diabetic foot ulcers, chronic non-healing wounds, radiation tissue injury, osteomyelitis, gas gangrene, air or gas embolism, carbon monoxide poisoning, decompression sickness, severe anemia from blood loss, skin graft failures, crush injuries, compromised flaps, burns, and intracranial abscess. Off-label/wellness: athletic recovery, anti-aging, post-surgical recovery, concussion/TBI recovery, Lyme disease adjunct, autism spectrum adjunct therapy. Always discuss with your physician.

HBOT at clinical-grade chambers (2.0-therapeutic pressure, 100% oxygen) is very safe when supervised by a trained physician. Most common side effect is ear barotrauma (like airplane ear) in 2-5% of patients. It is preventable with proper equalization technique. Rare risks: oxygen toxicity (almost never at standard protocols), temporary myopia (reversible), claustrophobia. TrufaMED's chamber is a full clinical-grade soft-shell chamber at 1.6 ATA under physician supervision, not a soft-sided "wellness" chamber.

Most Miami Beach patients complete 5-10 sessions for athletic recovery and wellness, 10-20 for post-surgical healing, and longer physician-directed protocols (20-80 sessions) for wound care, radiation injury, or concussion recovery. Because the chamber is minutes up Collins Avenue at our Surfside clinic, most Miami Beach patients book the 10-session package ($1,000) and your TrufaMED physician sets the exact protocol at your first visit.

Yes. Many TrufaMED patients combine HBOT with IV therapy (often NAD+ or Myers' Cocktail for wellness protocols) and red light therapy. Red light therapy is offered as a complimentary add-on with every in-clinic IV session. Combining HBOT + IV is especially common for athletic recovery, post-surgical recovery, and anti-aging protocols. See /hbot-red-light-therapy/ for details.

For FDA-approved indications billed through insurance, yes: a physician order with documented medical necessity is required. For self-pay wellness HBOT, no referral is needed. TrufaMED's own physicians will evaluate you and prescribe the protocol. Either way, every patient is screened for contraindications (certain lung conditions, recent ear surgery, uncontrolled seizure disorders) before their first session.

Our clinical-grade chamber has a clear acrylic window for full visibility out, two-way communication with the technician, and entertainment options (movies, music). Most claustrophobic patients adapt within the first 1-2 sessions. For severe claustrophobia, we can administer mild anxiolytics pre-session under physician supervision. If you are concerned, book a 15-minute in-person consultation before scheduling, so you can see the chamber in person.