Advanced Hyperbaric Oxygen Center
8227 Cloverleaf Drive #303
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 729-HBOT [4268]
Fax: (443) 458-0121
Toll Free 888-729-4268

Medical Director - Dr. Richard I. Hochman, M.D., F.A.C.P
Director
Dr. Richard I. Hochman, M.D., F.A.C.P. is currently in private practice in Annapolis MD. Dr. Hochman received his medical degree from New York University Bellevue College of Medicine in 1952.  He began his impressive medical career as an active duty member of the United States Navy culminating in achievements such as Chief Resident, Associate Chief of Medicine, and Chief of Cardiology.  Those years of experience and postgraduate training led to Dr. Hochman’s board certification in Internal Medicine in 1979.  As medical director for Advanced Hyperbaric Oxygen Center Dr. Hochman’s wealth of knowledge and expertise deliver the highest quality medical treatment and care.   Dr. Hochman is married with five children and is an active member in many professional societies and social organizations.

JoAnne Barefoot Morgan, PhD Hyperbaric Medicine
DrJo
JoAnne Barefoot Morgan, PhD, Provides senior level leadership for the Centers. She facilitates the Clinic inspections and approvals by CLIA, OSHA, Insurance Provider Screening programs, Safety Program, ROAR, JCAHO and all designated regulatory programs. Her years of experience of owning her own businesses enables her to work thru the opening of new centers with the finance departments, preparing the site's annual budgets and achieve budgetary goals and objectives, Proactively identify, assess and resolve operational problems and keep lines of communication open with staff to ensure high functioning teams and systems throughout, Develop site operational leadership by Clinic Directors and Team staff for a smooth operation of each center, and maintain a safe and progressive work environment. She holds a Doctorate in psychology from Lexington University, KY. Member of American College of Hyperbaric Medicine, a Member of International Congress of Hyperbaric Medicine, Undersea Hyperbaric Medicine Society (UHMS) Corporate level, Divers Alert Network, MUMS supporter and a Member of the National Autism Association She Continues her Education at all times and is Currently studying Immunology and Infectious Diseases as related to Hyperbaric Medicine. She has prompted the State of Maryland Legislature to create a Governing Board for Doctor of Hyperbaric Medicine in order to regulate and oversee this specialty practice.

EllaMay Barefoot, LPN, CHT
ellie

Elly is retired from the State of Pennsylvania. She started her nursing career in the US Air Force and continued it with the Veterans Hospital and Veterans Home Network. She is in charge of patient history and the supervision of patients and assistant technicians during the dives.

Mitzi-Gae Ayhon, BSN, CHRN
Mitzi

Mitzi graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing. She is certified in HBOT and the use of the Transcutaneous pO2 Monitoring System. Her responsibilities include caring for patients receiving therapy and operating oxygen chambers. Other responsibilities include assisting pediatric patients during treatment and completing proper documentation while maintaining work environment. Mitzi is also CPR and BLS certified
Ruthea Wheatley, LPN, CHT
Ruthea

Ruthea graduated from nursing school in 1982 as Valedictorian of her class. She has been working in various fields of nursing to include nursing homes, assisted living, and adult day care. Recently certified in HBOT and the use of the Transcutaneous pO2 Monitoring System and is also CPR certified. She is responsible for patient and employee scheduling as well as documentation on patient charts.

Heather Arnett-Null LPN, CHT
Heather

Heather graduated from nursing school in Texas in 1999. She has worked in a variety of areas including acute care, cardiology, clinical instructor and most recently, utilization review. She is certified in HBOT and the use of the Transcutaneous pO2 Monitoring System. She is also IV certified and is certified in CPR and ACLS. Her responsibilities are in case management and insurance verification.

Donna Tamayo, LPN, LNMT, CHT
Donna
Donna has been a nurse for 28 years. She is also a Licensed Nurse Massage Therapist and certified in HBOT and in the use of TCM400 monitoring system. After service in the USAF, Donna returned to Maryland to continue her nursing career, her skills and knowledge expand from pediatrics to hospice, in hospital, nursing home and outpatient clinic areas. Most recently she has worked as a Nurse Consultant, Site Review Consultant and in Vaccine Administration. She is the Medical/Nurse Case Manager at Advanced Hyperbarics her responsibilities will include patient/family advocate in dealing with providers and insurance companies.

Amanda Duffy, LPN, CHT
Amanda
Amanda graduated from CCBC as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She is certified in HBOT and the use of the Transcutaneous pO2 Monitoring System. Her responsibilities include caring for patients receiving therapy and operating oxygen chambers. Other responsibilities include assisting pediatric patients during treatment and completing proper documentation while maintaining work environment. Amanda is also CPR and BLS certified.
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