Mumbai, Feb 17: Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road has announced the launch of a dedicated Diabetic Foot Clinic, strengthening its commitment to providing advanced and comprehensive care for patients suffering from diabetic foot complications. The clinic is designed to offer early diagnosis, integrated treatment, and limb-saving interventions under one roof.
The Diabetic Foot Clinic will be led by Dr. Vasim Shaikh, MBBS, DNB (General Surgery), FIAGES, Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon, who brings extensive experience in managing complex diabetic foot conditions. The clinic follows a multidisciplinary, endo-first approach that ensures coordinated care across surgical, vascular, neurological, and wound-care specialties.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sushil Kumar, Centre Head Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road, stated,
“Diabetic foot complications remain one of the leading causes of hospitalisation and amputations among diabetic patients. With the launch of this dedicated clinic, we aim to focus on early detection, timely intervention, and structured management to significantly reduce complications and improve patients’ quality of life.”
The initiative is further strengthened by the expertise of Dr. Vimlesh Mishra, Consultant Internal Medicine (MBBS, DNB Internal Medicine), who plays a key role in optimising blood sugar control and managing associated medical conditions that directly impact wound healing and recovery. His patient-focused approach and strong clinical background in internal medicine ensure that every case is managed with careful attention to overall metabolic health.
Supporting the multidisciplinary team is Dr. Jinendra Jain, Consultant Internal Medicine, Specialist at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road whose clinical insight in diabetes management and preventive care adds depth to the clinic’s comprehensive treatment model. His emphasis on long-term disease control and patient education helps reduce recurrence and future complications.
The clinic offers a wide range of services including comprehensive diabetic foot and ulcer management, detailed neurological and vascular evaluations, and the advanced angiosome-based treatment approach. Patients also have access to advanced wound-care therapies such as Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment.
In addition, the clinic provides minimal-access vascular interventions, reconstructive foot surgeries, specialised diabetic footwear, preventive foot care programs, and patient counselling aimed at reducing recurrence and improving long-term outcomes.
Accredited by NABH, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road continues to expand its specialised services in line with its mission of “Life Wins,” delivering high-quality, patient-centric healthcare backed by the latest medical advancements.