Best Diabetic Foot Treatment in Chennai
At Right Hospitals, diabetic foot care is not a side service. It is the foundation on which this hospital was built. Over two decades of treating complex diabetic foot cases, our team combines surgical expertise with complete medical care to help patients keep their limbs and their lives.
Understanding Diabetic Foot
Diabetes affects blood circulation and nerve function in the feet. Reduced blood flow means wounds heal slowly. Nerve damage means injuries go unnoticed. Together, these create conditions where a small diabetic foot ulcer can quickly become a serious complication. With the right surgical care and advanced wound healing therapies such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, many of these complications can be effectively managed and limbs preserved.
Warning Signs to Watch For
Wound Not Healing
Redness or Swelling
Numbness or Tingling
Skin Discolouration
Wound Odour
Diabetic Foot Pain
If you notice any of these signs, consult a foot ulcer doctor immediately. Do not wait.
Conditions We Treat
Diabetic foot ulcers and chronic non-healing wounds
Infected wounds and deep tissue infections
Wet and dry gangrene
Necrotizing fasciitis
Charcot foot treatment
Diabetic foot pain and peripheral neuropathy
Post-amputation wound care and reconstruction
Our Approach to Diabetic Foot Treatment
Step 1 – Assessment
We begin with a thorough evaluation of the wound, blood circulation, nerve function and blood sugar levels. Both our surgeon and diabetologist are involved from the very first visit.
Even for patients who have been advised amputation at another hospital, a full evaluation will be conducted at Right Hospitals and every option to salvage the foot will be considered before any decision is made.
Step 2 – Diagnosis and Planning
Based on the assessment, we identify the severity of the diabetic foot condition and build a personalised treatment plan.
Preventing amputation is our first priority. No two cases are treated the same way.
Step 3 – Treatment
Treatment may include wound debridement, infection management, reconstructive surgery or skin grafting depending on what the case requires.
Right Hospitals is one of very few hospitals in Chennai with a dedicated Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy chamber on site. For suitable diabetic foot patients, HBOT is used alongside surgery to deliver oxygen directly to wound tissue and accelerate healing.
Blood sugar is managed in parallel by our diabetologist. Our nutritionist works alongside the surgical team throughout treatment, as proper nutrition is critical for wound healing and blood sugar control.
Step 4 – Recovery and Follow-Up
We monitor healing closely and provide long-term follow-up to prevent recurrence. Measurements for diabetic footwear are taken on-site and proper diabetic footwear is provided to help prevent recurrence.
Our goal is not just to treat the diabetic foot ulcer but to keep you well beyond it.
Why Patients Choose Right Hospitals for Diabetic Foot Treatment in Chennai
Diabetic foot complications require more than a single doctor. At Right Hospitals, a coordinated team manages every aspect of your care from the first consultation to full recovery.
1. Nearly 4 Decades of Experience, Latest Surgical Techniques: Prof. Dr. G. Balakrishnan has spent close to 40 years specialising in diabetic limb salvage surgery.
Alongside this foundation, Dr. Somesh Balakrishnan brings the latest surgical techniques and technology to Right Hospitals for advanced reconstructive and diabetic foot care. This is a team built entirely around this specialty.
2. Surgeon, Diabetologist and Nutritionist Together: Medical and surgical care work hand in hand. Our diabetologist manages your blood sugar while the surgical team manages the diabetic foot ulcer.
Our nutritionist ensures your diet supports wound healing throughout recovery. All three are under one roof, working on the same case at the same time.
3. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy On Site: Diabetes impairs blood circulation and reduces oxygen delivery to tissues, which is why diabetic foot wounds heal so slowly.
HBOT directly addresses this by delivering 100% pure oxygen at increased atmospheric pressure to the wound site, accelerating healing, fighting infection and helping prevent amputation in suitable patients.
Right Hospitals is one of very few hospitals in Chennai with a dedicated HBOT chamber on site, making this an active part of our diabetic foot treatment protocol.
4. Limb Salvage First Approach: Every treatment plan starts with one goal: saving the limb. Diabetic foot treatment at Right Hospitals is planned to preserve as much function and tissue as possible before considering any other option.
5. Dedicated Blood Bank On Site: Complex diabetic foot surgeries and reconstructive procedures can involve significant blood loss. Our dedicated blood bank ensures blood is available immediately on site when needed during surgery.
6. Complete Diabetic Care On Site: Many diabetic patients require more than foot care. Right Hospitals has a dedicated dialysis centre and a fully equipped in-house ICU on site.
If you also need dialysis or develop any complication requiring intensive care, everything is managed here without needing to transfer to another facility.
Meet Your Specialists
Prof. Dr. G. Balakrishnan
MBBS | MS (General Surgery) | MCh (Plastic Surgery) Founder and Senior Plastic Surgeon | 50 Years in Medicine | 39 Years as Specialist
The specialist behind Right Hospitals’ reputation in diabetic foot treatment in Chennai. Close to four decades in reconstructive surgery and diabetic limb salvage, trained entirely at Madras University. His approach to every case starts with one priority: saving the limb.
Dr. Somesh Balakrishnan
MBBS | MRCS (UK) | DNB (Plastic Surgery) | Co-Founder | Plastic, Hand and Microvascular Surgeon | 17 Years as Specialist
UK-credentialled plastic, hand and microvascular surgeon with specialist experience in reconstructive surgery, complex wound management, diabetic foot, burns and hand injury management. Dr. Somesh brings the latest surgical techniques to Right Hospitals for advanced reconstructive and diabetic foot care.
Do Not Wait for a Small Wound to Become a Serious Problem
Our team is here for consultations and emergency cases. Reach us directly.
No. 1, Prof. Subramani Street, Behind Ega Theatre, Kilpauk, Chennai 600010.
Frequently Asked Questions
In many cases, yes. Early diagnosis and the right surgical care can preserve the limb. The earlier diabetic foot treatment begins, the higher the chances of avoiding amputation.
If a wound has not healed within two weeks, is getting larger or showing signs of infection, see a foot ulcer doctor near me immediately. Do not wait for a routine check-up.
Right Hospitals has a dedicated HBOT chamber on site. For suitable patients, HBOT is used alongside surgical treatment to deliver concentrated oxygen directly to wound tissue and support faster healing. Because diabetes reduces blood flow and oxygen to the feet, HBOT is particularly effective for diabetic foot ulcers that are slow to respond to conventional treatment. Our team will assess whether HBOT is the right addition to your individual treatment plan.
Your first visit includes a full assessment of the wound, circulation, nerve function and blood sugar levels. Both the surgeon and diabetologist are involved from day one.
It depends on severity. Minor wounds treated early can heal within weeks. Complex cases involving surgery take longer with close monitoring at every stage.
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