Diabetic Foot Care Specialist in Hyderabad
India is the diabetic foot capital of the world — and Hyderabad sees thousands of preventable amputations every year. Dr. Pritee Sharma runs a dedicated, vascular-led diabetic foot programme that combines revascularisation, infection control, advanced wound care and offloading to save limbs and restore walking.
Diabetes damages both the small nerves (neuropathy) and the arteries (peripheral artery disease) of the foot. A patient may not feel a small cut from a chappal strap or hot tile, the wound becomes infected, and poor blood supply prevents healing. Within weeks, a tiny blister can turn into a deep ulcer or gangrene threatening the leg.
The good news: over 85% of diabetic amputations are preventable when the foot is seen early by a vascular surgeon. The key is restoring blood flow first — antibiotics and dressings alone never heal an ischemic foot.
Dr. Sharma's limb salvage programme at Renova Century Hospital integrates vascular imaging, angioplasty, debridement, plastic surgery support, podiatry offloading, diabetologist input and structured follow-up — all under one roof.
Take the next step toward healthier vessels
Book a consultation with Dr. Pritee Sharma at Renova Century Hospital, Banjara Hills.
Symptoms to watch for
- Non-healing ulcer or blister on the foot or toe
- Black or blue discoloration of a toe
- Foul-smelling discharge from a foot wound
- Swelling and redness of the foot or ankle
- Pain at rest, especially at night, in the foot
- Numbness or burning sensation in the soles ('walking on cotton')
- Cracks between the toes that refuse to heal
- Sudden cold, pale foot (acute limb ischemia — emergency)
Common causes & risk factors
- Long-standing uncontrolled diabetes
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathy — loss of protective sensation
- Peripheral artery disease reducing blood supply to the foot
- Minor trauma — ill-fitting footwear, walking barefoot, hot water burns
- Fungal infection between the toes opening an entry point for bacteria
- Poor foot hygiene and untrimmed nails
- Smoking, which accelerates arterial blockage
How Dr. Pritee Sharma treats this condition
Vascular Assessment
ABI, Doppler ultrasound and CT angiography identify exactly where blood flow is blocked.
Revascularisation
Angioplasty, stenting or bypass restores pure arterial blood to the foot — the single most important step for healing.
Surgical Debridement
Dead and infected tissue is removed in theatre under anaesthesia, leaving a clean wound bed ready to heal.
Advanced Wound Care
Negative pressure dressings (VAC), antimicrobial dressings, skin substitutes and growth factors accelerate healing.
Infection Control
Targeted IV antibiotics based on deep tissue culture, drainage of abscesses and management of osteomyelitis.
Offloading
Total contact casts, removable walkers and custom diabetic footwear protect the wound from pressure during healing.
Minor Toe Amputation & Reconstruction
When tissue loss is unavoidable, the smallest possible amputation is performed to preserve a functional, weight-bearing foot.
Long-term Foot Protection
Structured follow-up, footwear advice and patient education prevent recurrence — the highest risk of a second amputation is in the first 2 years.
Why early care matters
- Up to 85% of major amputations are preventable with early vascular intervention
- Faster wound healing — weeks instead of months
- Shorter hospital stay and lower out-of-pocket cost
- Preserves walking ability and independence
- Significantly improves long-term survival
- Reduces psychological impact of limb loss
Why choose Dr. Pritee Sharma
- Vascular-surgeon-led programme — not just dressings
- On-site cath lab and operating theatre for same-week revascularisation
- Round-the-clock diabetic foot emergency service
- Integrated diabetology, plastic surgery and rehabilitation
- Hundreds of limbs saved across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and beyond
Frequently asked questions
In the vast majority of cases, yes. With timely vascular assessment, restoration of blood flow, infection control and modern wound care, most diabetic foot wounds heal without major amputation.
Immediately if there is any non-healing wound, black toe, foul discharge, rest pain at night, or a cold/pale foot. Routine screening every year is recommended in diabetics above 50, smokers and those with kidney disease.
Yes. Endovascular angioplasty is a pinhole, day-care procedure performed under local anaesthesia and is safely done even in patients in their 80s with multiple comorbidities.
Soft, closed, broad-toe footwear with a microcellular rubber (MCR) insole. Never walk barefoot, even indoors. Custom diabetic footwear is recommended once a wound has healed.
What to expect during recovery
- Most procedures are walk-in / walk-out day-care — no inpatient stay required
- Return to desk work in 24–48 hours; driving in 2–3 days
- Mild bruising or soreness for 3–5 days, controlled with simple painkillers
- Class-II compression stockings for 2 weeks after vein procedures
- Resume gym and long-distance travel in 7–10 days
- First review at 1 week, duplex scan at 4–6 weeks, then yearly follow-up
Why this matters in Hyderabad
- Hyderabad's IT, BPO and corporate workforce spend 9–12 hours seated daily — a leading driver of varicose veins, DVT and venous reflux in patients under 45.
- High prevalence of diabetes across Telangana (over 14% of urban adults) makes diabetic foot disease and PAD some of the most common limb-threatening conditions seen at Renova Century Hospital.
- Hot, humid summers and prolonged standing in retail, teaching and healthcare further increase the burden of chronic venous insufficiency in Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
- Patients travel to Banjara Hills for vascular care from across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra — Dr. Sharma's team coordinates out-station travel, imaging review and cashless insurance.
Dr. Pritee Sharma — Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon
21+ years of dedicated vascular and endovascular surgical experience.
- MBBS — Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai
- MS (General Surgery)
- DNB Peripheral Vascular Surgery — Gold Medalist (awarded by the Hon'ble Ex Vice President of India)
- Fellowship in Endovascular Surgery
- Head of Department, Vascular & Endovascular Surgery — Renova Century Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
- Former Consultant — Army Hospital Research & Referral, Delhi
- Member — Vascular Society of India (VSI)
- Member — Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons
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