SVIMS Launches Diabetic Foot Clinic to Offer Specialised Care at Tirupati Hospital

What are you doing? Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) on Tuesday opened a Diabetic Foot Clinic at Sri Padmavathi Hospital here to provide specialized and coordinated care to patients with diabetes-related foot complications.

The clinic was established under the joint supervision of the departments of endocrinology, general surgery and cardiovascular surgery. SVIMS director and vice-rector Dr. RV Kumar said the clinic aims to ensure early detection of foot problems, timely medical or surgical intervention and comprehensive care through close inter-departmental coordination. Dr., a professor in the department of general surgery. He said Hari Prasad has been appointed as the head of the clinic and has received specialized training in podiatry and diabetic foot care.

Dean and head of the Endocrinology department, Dr. Alok Sachan advised patients who experience symptoms such as numbness in the feet, decreased sensation, skin color changes, non-healing wounds, swelling, warmth or bad smell to seek medical help without delay. Prolonged high blood sugar levels can damage nerves and blood vessels and increase the risk of serious complications, he said.

Head of General Surgery Department Dr. Mutheshwarayya said diabetic foot problems often result from nerve damage and poor circulation, which if left untreated can lead to ulcers, infections and limb-threatening conditions. He added that early diagnosis and awareness are very important in preventing complications.

Dr Hari Prasad said the clinic will operate from 2 pm to 4 pm every day from January 27 to February 3 and the same hours every Tuesday thereafter. SVIMS medical chief Dr Ram, doctors and staff from relevant departments attended the programme.