The Centre of Excellence for Diabetic Foot Management offers specialised treatments for diabetic patients 

Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad has launched a multidisciplinary centre for foot and ankle care at Jubilee Hills. The centre provides world-class orthopaedic care, offering advanced treatments and specialised services for various foot and ankle conditions. It includes the Centre of Excellence for Diabetic Foot Management, which focuses on addressing the complex challenges faced by diabetic patients prone to foot-related ailments.

The Centre for Foot & Ankle brings together a team of highly skilled specialists, advanced technology, and a patient-centred approach to ensure exceptional care. From minor fractures to complex reconstructive surgeries, the centre is equipped to handle diverse needs using both traditional and minimally invasive techniques.

The Centre’s multidisciplinary team includes experts in orthopaedic surgery, podiatric, vascular, orthotics and physiotherapy, offering a holistic approach to treatment.

“Patients often come to us as a last resort,” said Dr Srinivas Seshabhattaru, Podiatric Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals. “Our team is now a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team, with a neurologist to handle nerve-related issues, vascular specialist to improve blood supply, podiatry to preserve the limb, orthopaedic surgeons to correct the shape and deformity, all these specialities are under one roof, offering care in an organised way, it is probably the only centre in India offering comprehensive care for diabetic patients at one place.”

The Centre aims to restore mobility and enhance the quality of life for patients, particularly those at risk of amputation due to severe foot deformities or complications like diabetic neuropathy.

“For diabetic patients, maintaining mobility is crucial,” said Dr Venu Kavarthapu, a Foot & Ankle Surgeon from King’s College Hospital, London, and President of the International Association of Diabetic Foot Surgeons. “The hospital should have a full range of foot and ankle services, ranging from routine ankle injuries and ankle and foot fractures, deformities, arthritis, sports injuries and complex diabetic foot surgeries. We developed advanced surgical techniques and devices for diabetic foot reconstruction that provide reliable and predictable solutions for complex problems. Our partnership with Apollo Hospitals brings this expertise to India, ensuring access to global standards of care.”

Dr Varun Kommalapati, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, shared his excitement about joining the team. “With specializsed training in complex trauma and Charcot reconstruction, I am honoured to contribute to this groundbreaking initiative. Our goal is to provide individualised care that restores mobility and enhances the quality of life for our patients.

Dr Ravindra Babu, Director of Medical Services, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, stated, “Handling diabetic foot is not managing the wound alone and amputating the foot and saving the life, it’s about preserving the limb and ensure the patient’s mobility and this Centre can ensure the high standard care.”

V Tejesvi Rao, CEO, Apollo Hospitals, Telangana Region, remarked, “The launch of this Centre aligns with our vision to provide world-class, patient-centric healthcare. We believe this initiative will not only transform lives but also position Hyderabad as a hub for advanced foot and ankle care in India and beyond.”