Alan KatzMD, FUHM, FACEP, FAAEM
National Medical DirectorAlan A Katz, M.D. is the National Medical Director for Hyperbaric Medical Solutions (HMS), directing clinical operations, as well as education and research initiatives for...
Optimize your health in Miami with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Hyperbaric Medical Solutions will be bringing the healing powers of 100% oxygen to the heart of Miami. A city known for its nightlife, beaches, vibrant Latin community, and Art Deco architecture is also a destination for cutting edge healthcare - a perfect fit for Hyperbaric Medical Solutions' fifth location!
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3915 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida 33137
Personalized-Medical Grade Hyperbaric & Regenerative Medicine
Medical grade HBOT, patient focused, in a modern, private office
Clinically staffed with hyperbaric experts & medical-grade HBOT.
Hospital standards - at a fraction of the cost, and streamlined access to care
Friendly, patient-focused service with extensive entertainment options for comfort.
Alan A Katz, M.D. is the National Medical Director for Hyperbaric Medical Solutions (HMS), directing clinical operations, as well as education and research initiatives for...
Alan A Katz, M.D. is the National Medical Director for Hyperbaric Medical Solutions (HMS), directing clinical operations, as well as education and research initiatives for all HMS locations. He has been a leader in the fields Hyperbaric Medicine and Emergency Medicine for over 30 years.
Dr. Alfred is the medical director for HMS Florida. He is board certified in emergency medicine and is also certified in hyperbaric medicine. He is an active member of the...
Dr. Alfred is the medical director for HMS Florida. He is board certified in emergency medicine and is also certified in hyperbaric medicine. He is an active member of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine, the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, and Hyperbaric Medicine International. Having grown up in the US Virgin Islands, Dr. Alfred's interest in hyperbaric medicine derives from his passion for scuba diving. Dr. Alfred received his undergraduate degree from Princeton and his medical degree from NYU-Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He completed his emergency medicine training at USC, where he also obtained his certification in hyperbaric medicine. Dr. Alfred was named outstanding resident of the year during his final year of residency. Along with practicing emergency medicine, Dr. Alfred has served as a clinician in one of the busiest in-patient hyperbaric departments in South Florida at Mercy Hospital since 2008. Dr. Alfred saw firsthand the amazing life-changing and neuro-restorative powers of HBOT while at the hospital, and has sought to expand the reach of the modality to the outpatient setting.
Dr. Henry Prince has led Hyperbaric Medical Solutions since its inception in 2011, forging important clinical relationships in the medical community and pioneering the...
Dr. Henry Prince has led Hyperbaric Medical Solutions since its inception in 2011, forging important clinical relationships in the medical community and pioneering the practice’s effort to help patients experience optimal health using the incredible healing properties of HBOT. He has been practicing medicine on Long Island and the New York metropolitan area for over 30 years with extensive experience in the areas of obstetrics and gynecology, as well as HBOT. After graduating cum laude from Downstate Medical School, with Alpha Omega Alpha distinction, Dr. Prince completed his residency at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York. He is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and accredited in HBOT. Dr. Prince is the President and Founder of Women’s Health Professionals, a large women’s health practice, a Mount Sinai affiliated physician, and an active member in both the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society.
Rosemary is a Boston College graduate who started her career as a registered nurse on Massachusetts General Hospital's gynecology/oncology surgical unit before becoming a...
Rosemary is a Boston College graduate who started her career as a registered nurse on Massachusetts General Hospital's gynecology/oncology surgical unit before becoming a board certified nurse practitioner. She obtained her master's degree from the MGH Institute of Health Professions in 2005 with certification as both an Adult and a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. She has extensive experience in women's health and worked as a Nurse Practitioner for Planned Parenthood before joining Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Centers in 2009. She has been the Clinical Director of this site since then and is certified as an Advanced Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse. She was a clinical instructor and lecturer for the MGH Institute of Health Professions. Rosemary is passionate about education and the increased use and awareness of hyperbaric medicine.
Rosemary has completed the Program for Advanced Training in Hyperbaric Medicine (PATH) and is deemed a Hyperbaric Advanced Practitioner by the Undersea Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS)
Jodi Velocci is our Lead Physician Assistant. She comes from a background of Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics, Gastroenterology, and 15 years in Internal Medicine after...
Jodi Velocci is our Lead Physician Assistant. She comes from a background of Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics, Gastroenterology, and 15 years in Internal Medicine after graduating magna cum laude from the St. John’s University Physician Assistant Program in 1988. Jodi became certified in hyperbaric oxygen treatment in May 2015 while looking to be more integrative in her approach to healthcare. The most rewarding part of working in hyperbaric medicine at HMS, is that she is able to provide care to patients like she would her loved ones: with focus, dignity, and compassion.
Cydney started as a Physician Assistant in 1999 after completing her degree at the CUNY/Harlem Hospital Physician Assistant Program and CUNY/Hunter College School of Public...
Cydney started as a Physician Assistant in 1999 after completing her degree at the CUNY/Harlem Hospital Physician Assistant Program and CUNY/Hunter College School of Public Health. Cydney is passionate about using a holistic, integrative approach to health and wellness. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy compliments this passion and her professional interests in primary medicine, functional medicine, and public health.
Maryellen attended Wagner College in Staten Island, NY, for both her undergraduate degree and Master's of Physician Assistant Studies. She graduated in 2013 and then entered...
Maryellen attended Wagner College in Staten Island, NY, for both her undergraduate degree and Master's of Physician Assistant Studies. She graduated in 2013 and then entered a one-year Post-Graduate Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Residency Program at NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medicine. Upon completion, she stayed on board at Weill Cornell Medicine / Lower Manhattan Hospital and spent the first nine years of her career as an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant.
After years of taking a very "traditional" approach to patient care, Maryellen found herself developing a growing interest in complementary and alternative medicine. She began working part time at Hyperbaric Medical Solutions in 2021, in hopes of formally exploring another side of healthcare. She quickly grew to love the new concepts and approach and transitioned to working at HMS full time shortly thereafter. She currently serves as the lead clinician for the NYC office. She has found this shift in her career to be eye opening, exciting, and genuinely fulfilling.
Maryellen is proud to be a part of the regenerative medicine community and is thrilled to continually navigate this space as an HMS provider, where she has the opportunity to work alongside many well-respected and distinguished professionals. The HMS clinical group is comprised of individuals from various backgrounds who collectively offer an extensive level of expertise about hyperbarics, and beyond. Furthermore, everyone's dedication and enthusiasm have led to countless accomplishments and achievements over the years. Overall, she is honored to be a part of the impressive and inspiring team of clinicians at HMS.
Maryellen is looking forward to what is to come, in the world of regenerative medicine, and hyperbarics specifically. She is especially excited to be a part of this journey with HMS, as the organization continues to pave the path towards the future of this industry.
Kate Yeadaker, a seasoned Holistic Nurse Practitioner with over two decades in nursing, holds the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) designation for the past nine...
Kate Yeadaker, a seasoned Holistic Nurse Practitioner with over two decades in nursing, holds the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) designation for the past nine years. Her diverse experience spans trauma, obstetrics, surgery, pediatrics, integrative/regenerative medicine, hyperbaric medicine, and psychedelic medicine.
A 2014 Georgetown University graduate, Kate has expertise in pre-operative medicine, holistic mental health, psychedelic medicine, functional medicine, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Her extensive post-master's studies cover nutrition, biochemistry, genomics, and functional medicine.
Passionate about uncovering root causes of illness, Kate approaches each patient holistically. Certified in energy healing for twenty years, she is a Qi-Gong practitioner, Reiki Master, and certified in Integrative Somatic Trauma therapy, IFS, and Ketamine therapy.
For the past four years, Kate has focused on ketamine therapy, advocating for psychedelics as a bridge between eastern and western philosophies. She is dedicated to raising awareness and dispelling stigmas around psychedelic use, helping individuals access their "medicine within.
Cindy Yiu is a board-certified Physician Assistant, who has been practicing since 2014. Cindy received a Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern...
Cindy Yiu is a board-certified Physician Assistant, who has been practicing since 2014. Cindy received a Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University, from which she completed a her residency in Emergency Medicine at New York Presbyterian Weill-Cornell, where she continues to work full-time. Cindy's interest in alternative medical therapies has brought her to extend her career into hyperbaric medicine.
Kristin Thomson has been practicing medicine as a board-certified physician assistant since 2002. She received her medical training at Quinnipiac University and obtained her...
Kristin Thomson has been practicing medicine as a board-certified physician assistant since 2002. She received her medical training at Quinnipiac University and obtained her doctoral degree from Nova Southeastern University. In addition to practicing hyperbaric medicine, she has spent most of her clinical career in Emergency Medicine. Since 2008, Kristin has been an active participant in PA medical education at both the local and national level, where she has been awarded numerous leadership awards in PA education. She is a member of Pi Alpha National Honor Society, which recognizes PAs with significant academic achievement and honors them for their leadership, research, and professional service. In addition to her role at HMS, Kristin holds an academic faculty position at Stony Brook University in NY. Her scholarly work includes authoring medical education-related federal and local sponsored grants, being a member of the review board for the Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, and being active in academic policy workgroups that has been tasked to provide recommendations on competency-focused curriculums. Her research interests include investigational uses of hyperbaric medicine, regenerative medicine, and innovations related to medical education.
How often do you come across a company that has all 5-star reviews? I cannot say enough about HMS and their staff. There are many benefits to HBOT and its worth finding out if it can help you. I highly recommend HMS!Malcolm
This is the finest facility one could imagine. The staff here is phenomenal. Dr. Katz takes his time and explains everything and makes you comfortable. The equipment is clean and well-maintained. If you need hyperbaric oxygen therapy, I would give this location the highest rating possible.Richard Lerner, New York
Best decision for care! We made a lot of financial and personal sacrifices to have our son treated at HMS and it was absolutely the right decision. They were thorough, careful, and when an issue arose, they were able to respond knowledgeably and quickly to care for him. The entire team was joyful and made us feel welcome and cared for time and again. We could've spent a lot less money staying close to home, but we wouldn't have received the professional and warm care that we did. Worth it a 1,000 times over. Bonus: the treatments helped our son gain ground on rehabilitating from a severe traumatic brain injury. Thank you!!!Maria Lara Dailey, MA
Life-changing! The treatment my father received at Hyperbaric Medical Solutions has been nothing short of a miracle. My father, suffering from diabetic vascular disease, decided to start hyperbaric oxygen treatment as a last resort to save his leg from amputation. Within a month's time, the circulation to his lower extremities was so remarkably improved that even his vascular doctor was astounded. In addition to the highly effective treatment my father received, we were equally impressed by the warm and compassionate staff. Brooke, the receptionist, was always super sweet and incredibly accommodating with scheduling and assisting whenever transport issues arose. The state-of-the-art offices are clean and equally inviting. We could not be more grateful for the care and attention we received.Ashley Bello, FL
I went to Hyperbaric Medical Solutions for vision loss and color blindness that I experienced after an eye trauma. Within one week of daily treatments my vision returned to its normal state and I was no longer color blind. I highly recommend hyperbaric oxygen treatment for any inflammation issues that you may experience. I also use the treatments to reduce the chances of the onset of dementia due to brain surgery from brain trauma that I had experienced several years ago. Doctor Alfred is an excellent doctor and his entire team provides amazing service. This center is highly recommended!Gary Parker, Florida
Excellent facility. Highly professional, kind staff and doctors, top notch hyperbaric chamber service. Highly recommended.TJ, New York
At HMS Miami we offer:
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is the use of prescribed high pressure oxygen to treat a variety of health conditions and diseases. Breathing pure oxygen under pressures greater than sea level increases the amount of oxygen carried by the blood, enabling the oxygen to be dissolved into the hard-to-reach plasma, lymph, and cerebrospinal fluids surrounding the brain and spinal cord. These fluids more easily carry the increased oxygen to affected and damaged areas at up to 1,200% the normal concentration, thus providing a greater opportunity for healing.
HMS is a full service free-standing provider of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, able to care for patients with a wide range of medical conditions. The FDA currently recognizes Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for 14 medical conditions, all of which are generally covered by insurance. In addition, there are many other medical conditions that research has demonstrated efficacy. HMS serves both groups as long as the condition is supported by existing research or is consistent with the mechanisms of action of HBOT. For a complete list of the conditions treated with HBOT, please click here.
HBOT is an all natural therapy with generally no, or temporary, side effects. However, mild irritation to the ear drum may occur in about 10% of patients. The technicians at HMS will be with you every step of the way to prevent this from occurring. Other side effects may include temporary vision changes, dizziness or lightheadedness. In very rare instances, oxygen toxicity may occur, however, risk of this is mitigated by our HBOT protocols and comprehensive patient screening process.
Each of our facilities uses state-of-the-art monoplace hyperbaric chambers. These chambers are made of metal and acrylic which differ from the soft or mild variety in that they deliver 100% oxygen vs. room air (which is only about 20% oxygen), and are able to reach greater atmospheric pressure levels. This allows for the treatment of a wider variety of health conditions more efficiently and effectively.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is generally covered by insurance for the 14 FDA approved medical conditions. Insurance generally does not cover Non-Covered conditions. In either case, insurance will most likely cover the consultation visit, regardless of condition. Please note that at HMS we offer payment plans and financial assistance programs where treatment of a condition is not covered by insurance.
Every HMS patient is unique and evaluated according to their condition and their response to therapy, which determines the number of treatments needed. Generally, patients require 30-40 sessions, though this could be more or less depending on the patient’s specific condition or circumstance. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy works cumulatively in the body and the greatest benefit is seen when treatments are regular (like going to the gym). Therefore, treatment sessions are typically scheduled 4-5 days a week.