Endocrinology
35 years
Dr. Shrirang Dabhade is a Consultant General Surgeon specialising in diabetic foot care, podiatry and limb-preserving surgery. He is associated with Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai, and is also listed as a Visiting Consultant in General Surgery at Dr. L. H. Hiranandani Hospital, Powai.
Dr. Dabhade has 35 years of professional experience according to Fortis Healthcare. His qualifications include MBBS, MS in General Surgery, FRCS (UK), DMH (UK), a Diploma in Diabetes (UK) and MRCGP (UK).
After graduating from Sir J. J. Hospital in Mumbai, Dr. Dabhade completed surgical training and worked as a Lecturer in Surgery. He later moved to the United Kingdom, where he undertook further qualifications and taught medical students at the University of Liverpool.
His clinical experience covers diabetic foot surgery, podiatry, diabetes management, orthotics and pedorthotics. He focuses particularly on the early recognition and management of diabetic foot problems and surgical approaches intended to preserve foot and limb function.
After 13 years of professional work in the United Kingdom, Dr. Dabhade returned to India with a focus on patient education, prevention of diabetic foot complications and timely medical and surgical intervention. Patients with diabetes-related foot problems may seek specialist evaluation through his associated hospitals.
Diabetic foot assessment examines the skin, circulation, sensation and structural condition of the feet in patients with diabetes. It helps identify ulcers, deformities and signs of nerve or blood vessel damage. Early evaluation can reduce the risk of serious foot complications.
Diabetic foot ulcers are wounds that may develop because of reduced sensation, pressure and poor circulation. Management includes wound assessment, pressure relief, appropriate dressings, infection treatment and evaluation of blood flow. Some ulcers require surgical intervention.
Diabetic foot surgery may be necessary when ulcers, infections or structural abnormalities cannot be managed with conservative treatment alone. Surgical procedures depend on the affected tissues and may involve cleaning infected wounds or removing damaged tissue while preserving healthy structures.
Limb salvage surgery aims to preserve as much functional foot and limb tissue as possible in patients with severe diabetic foot complications. Treatment may involve infection control, tissue removal, wound reconstruction and coordinated vascular assessment when necessary.
Wound debridement involves removing dead, infected or damaged tissue from a diabetic foot wound. This can help reduce the burden of nonviable tissue and support healing. The method depends on the wound's condition, circulation and infection status.
Diabetic foot infections can involve the skin, deeper soft tissues or bones. Treatment requires evaluating infection severity, blood circulation and underlying medical conditions. Management may include antibiotics, wound care and surgery for selected severe infections.
Podiatric foot care focuses on preventing and managing conditions affecting the feet. For people with diabetes, regular assessment of skin integrity, pressure areas, footwear and foot structure helps identify early problems before ulcers or other complications develop.
Specialised footwear and orthotic devices may help redistribute pressure and protect vulnerable areas of the feet in patients with diabetes. Device selection depends on foot shape, deformity, sensation and previous ulcer history. Appropriate fitting and follow-up are important.
Pedorthotics involves evaluating and modifying footwear to improve foot support, pressure distribution and comfort. In diabetic patients, suitable footwear adjustments may reduce repetitive pressure on vulnerable areas. Assessment considers walking patterns and individual foot characteristics.
Diabetic neuropathy can reduce sensation in the feet, making injuries difficult to detect. Screening may include sensory testing, examination of foot deformities and review of ulcer risk. Early identification supports preventive foot care and appropriate footwear recommendations.
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FRCS (UK), DMH (UK), Diploma in Diabetes (UK), MRCGP (UK)
Diabetic foot assessment, diabetic foot ulcer management, diabetic foot surgery, limb-salvage surgery, podiatric consultation, foot deformity evaluation, pedorthotics, orthotic footwear assessment, diabetic wound care, diabetic foot infection evaluation, pressure-relief assessment, diabetic foot complication prevention.
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Shrirang Dabhade
Dr. Shrirang Dabhade is a diabetic foot surgeon and podiatrist associated with Fortis Mulund and Hiranandani Hospital, Powai.
He holds MBBS, MS in General Surgery, FRCS (UK), DMH (UK), Diploma in Diabetes (UK) and MRCGP (UK) credentials.
Fortis Healthcare reports 35 years of professional experience.
His main speciality is the prevention and management of diabetic foot complications, including podiatry, pedorthotics and foot-preserving surgery.
Yes. Fortis explicitly identifies him as a diabetic foot surgeon with a focus on foot-saving operations.
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