Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
What Is HBOT?
Learn what HBOT is and how it works at MD Hyperbaric and locations near you. Discover its benefits for health and recovery.
How does HBOT work?
Oxygen Is Essential to Healing and Recovery
Oxygen Fuels Tissue Repair and Immune Response
Oxygen powers your cells, reduces inflammation, supports immune response, and repairs tissue. But when circulation is compromised—due to injury, inflammation, or illness—oxygen can’t always reach the areas that need it most.
HBOT Increases Your Body's Oxygen Absorption
The increased pressure allows your body to absorb up to 1,200% more oxygen than normal breathing—not just into red blood cells, but also into plasma, lymph, and other fluids. This dramatically boosts oxygen delivery to areas with restricted blood flow, such as injured tissue, inflamed organs, or surgical sites.
The Result Is Faster, Deeper Healing
Increased oxygen stimulates tissue regeneration, reduces inflammation, improves circulation, and strengthens the body’s natural recovery process at the cellular level.
Is HBOT safe?
At MD Hyperbaric We Follow Uncompromising Safety Standards
HBOT is performed under medical supervision and is considered extremely safe when administered appropriately. Like any medical treatment, there are minor risks, which will be fully explained before you begin. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and provide informed consent prior to starting therapy.
At MD Hyperbaric, our team follows strict medical protocols to maintain a safe, controlled environment—so you can feel confident and supported throughout your treatment
Patient Centered Care — We tailor your treatment to your needs and guide you through every step—so you feel informed, supported, and on track to recover faster.
The Most Advanced Chambers — We use the largest and safest FDA-cleared, hyperbaric chambers on the market, for comfort, results and peace of mind.
Expert Medical Oversight — Every treatment is overseen by licensed medical providers and delivered by trained staff with specialized expertise in HBOT.
Uncompromising Safety Standards — Our team follows strict protocols to ensure every treatment is delivered in a safe, carefully controlled environment.
What does treatment look like?
Our Team Will Guide Your Care From Start to Finish
Your Treatment Plan
Once cleared by our medical team, you’ll receive a personalized treatment plan based on your condition—typically ranging from 10 to 40 sessions. Some patients need just a few, while others benefit from daily treatments over several weeks.
Before Your Session
We’ll guide you on how to prepare—what to wear, what to avoid, and how to get the most from your session.
During Your Session
You’ll relax in our spacious, FDA-cleared Fortius420 hardshell chamber, breathing 100% medical-grade oxygen through a mask. The chamber delivers therapeutic pressure (1.3 to 3.0 ATA) to enhance healing. Sessions last 60–90 minutes and feel similar to flying or diving. A technician will monitor you the entire time for comfort and safety.
After Your Session
You can return to normal activities right away. Stay hydrated, eat well, and rest—some patients feel immediate benefits, while others improve gradually over time.
Is HBOT an established therapy?
HBOT Is a Well Established, FDA Cleared Therapy That Has Been Used Safely for Decades
It’s trusted by physicians around the world and approved to support a variety of on-label conditions, including chronic wounds, radiation injuries, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
At MD Hyperbaric, we’re focused on expanding access to HBOT for individuals who may benefit from it, including conditions not typically accepted by traditional HBOT centers. We support patient healing and recovery with research-backed off-label needs such as long COVID, post-concussion symptoms, post-surgical recovery, athletic performance and injury recovery, wellness and longevity, inflammation, and chronic fatigue conditions where HBOT has shown promise in extensive clinical studies.
We now accept insurance for on-label conditions at participating centers, and for all other care we’re committed to making medically guided HBOT accessible, safe, and effective for those who need it most.
* MD Hyperbaric uses FDA-cleared chambers for all treatments. While Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is FDA-approved for certain conditions, some uses described on this website are considered “off-label.” These applications are not FDA-approved but are supported by published research and clinical experience.
- Athletic Recovery & Injuries
- Autism
- Autoimmune & Inflammatory Conditions
- Cancer Adjunct & Oncology
- Chronic Pain & Fatigue
- Concussions & TBI’s
- Dementia
- Endometriosis
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
- Fibromyalgia
- Long COVID-19
- Lyme Disease
- Mold Toxicity
- Musculoskeletal Care
- Neuropathy & Neurological Conditions
- Neurosensory Hearing Loss
- Performance, Wellness & Longevity
- Post-Surgical Recovery
- Post Stem Cell Therapy
- Post Stroke
- PRP Adjunct
- PTSD
- Athletic Recovery & Performance
- Cancer Adjunct
- Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Inflammatory Autoimmune Conditions
- Neuropathy
- Plastic Surgery
- TBI/Concussion
- Wellness/Anti-Aging/Recovery
What Our Patients Say
Real Patients. Real Results
Post-Surgical Recovery“Getting HBOT helped me a lot with my wound healing. I noticed my scars remarkably lightened. My mood and energy levels improved as well in just three weeks of getting two sessions each week — despite my demanding work schedule, I felt like I had more energy.”Namae
Inflammatory Bowel Disease“I was prescribed HBOT by my specialist to treat a complex and traumatic issue stemming from IBD and reconstructive GI surgeries. I did a full course and absolutely saw improvement right away. The staff are amazing, very professional and caring.”Kathleen
Injury Recovery“I broke my wrist playing tennis and came to MD Hyperbaric Westchester to help speed up my recovery. After a few sessions I have felt a tremendous improvement in energy, sleep — and my doctor says my wrist is healing remarkably well.”John
Cancer Adjunct“I'm a breast cancer survivor, and after radiation near my lungs, I thought this treatment might be useful. I can feel a difference in my breathing and cognition. I definitely recommend it if your body has gone through a traumatic experience.”Aziza
Wellness“I recently began using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at MD Hyperbaric, and it's been one of the most unique and impactful wellness treatments I've explored. I was drawn in by the potential benefits for anxiety, fatigue, and overall cellular repair, but I didn't expect it to feel this restorative — and my skin is glowing too!”Olesia
Before Your First Visit
HBOT Frequently Asked Questions
MD Hyperbaric utilizes the FDA-cleared Fortius420, the largest chamber on the market (91in. long 42in. diameter). Patients simply breathe normally to deliver 100% oxygen to the body while relaxing, sleeping, or reading. A typical session lasts around 80 minutes.
HBOT is performed under medical supervision. Although there are minor risks, like all medical treatments, when performed appropriately, HBOT is extremely safe. The risks will be discussed with you before you sign your consent form for therapy.
The most common side effect is barotrauma to the ears and sinuses caused by the change in pressure. To minimize this risk, patients learn techniques to clear their ears during compression. Occasionally some patients may experience changes in their vision during their treatment period. These changes are usually minor and temporary. A rare side effect is oxygen toxicity, which is caused by administering too much oxygen. At MDHyperbaric, we follow treatment protocols to avoid any such issues.
Only clean, cotton clothing is allowed in the chamber. No cosmetics, perfumes, hair preparations, deodorants, wigs, or jewelry are allowed in the chamber. Patients should give up all tobacco and nicotine products, as they interfere with the body’s ability to transport oxygen.
If you have any cold or flu symptoms, fever, sinus or nasal congestion, or chest congestion If there is a possibility that you may be pregnant If there has been a change in any of your medications If you are diabetic and did not take your insulin prior to treatment If you have any concerns or anxiety regarding the chamber
Patients are accepted either by self referral or by physician referral. Patients are evaluated by our staff and treated based on their specific conditions.
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