Our Team

We are a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses and administrators.

Founding Director of AWH Clinics
Dr. KVNN Santosh Murthy
  • MBBS, MS – General Surgery
  • Fellow in Diabetic Foot & Fellow in Burns & Wounds Management.
  • Consultant General, Podiatric &Burns Surgeon
  • 14 Years of Experience Overall
know more about our dr.Kvnn santosh murthy

Owner and Founder of Advanced Wound Healing Clinic

Qualifications

2022 - Observership in PODIATRY @ AIMS ,kochi,kerala

2020 - Fellow in Burns & Wound Management- Bembde Hospital, Auramgabad, Maharashtra

2019- (FDFM) Fellowship in Diabetic Foot Management , Diabetic Foot & Wound Care Center ,Narain Delhi..

2018 - Fellowship in Endoscopy - World Laproscopy Hospital, Delhi..

2017- FMAS, DMAS -World Laproscopy Hospital, Delhi..

2015 - Post Graduate M.S Surgery ,Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu

2009 - graduated MBBS ,Bharat University Chennai

Awards & Recognitions

2023

Listed in Top 100 Health Care ICONS 2023.

2022

Dr.D.S Munagekar National IMA Award - Winner at NATCON in field of Scientific research .

Seva Ratna Award - By Mother Teresa Foundation.

2021

International UNICEF Council Award - For his excellency in Podiatry in Rural Telangana.

2019

International Icon Award & Gold Medal at Bangkok by the Princes of France, for applying Fish skin in BURNS In Nalgonda District, Telangana state.

ICON INDIA Business Award - Titled as Top Podiatric Surgeon..

Limb Salvation in Diabetic Foot - https://www.wjpmr.com/home/article_abstract/3987

Advances in Wound dressing - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405857222000912?via%3Dihub

Advances in DFU Management - https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmsdr.v6i4.934

Advances in DFU Management - https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmsdr.v6i4.934

Conferences & Presentations

4 International Journal Publications

Honours / Memberships

4 International Journal Publications

Working Aim

Conduct Workshops & Awareness camps in Interiors of Telangana

Develop wound-care in Peripherals of Telangana

Make Telangana an Amputation free state

Director of Footryx
Dr. Hrishikesh Korada

PT. Ph.D. – (Diabetic Foot)

  • Consultant Physiotherapist, Specialised in Podiatry & Sports rehabilitation.
  • Speciality :Orthopedics, Podiatry and Sports
  • 11 Years of Experience overall. 
Know more about our Dr.Hrishikesh korada

Owner & Founder of Footryx Physiotherapy & Podiatric Rehabilitation clinic, Hyderabad.

Qualifications

2022-2023: Fellow at Centre for Healthcare Entrepreneurship, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad on developing “Smart wearable technology for predicting Diabetic foot”.

2019-2022: Full-Time Ph.D. in Comprehensive Rehabilitation on Biomechanics of Diabetic foot syndrome from Manipal Academy of higher Education, Manipal.

2018-2019: Served as Junior Research Fellow for DST-IDP, Govt of India fellowship in “Developing Novel Diabetic Neuropathy Pain Relieving Device”.

2013-2015: Masters in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy from Srinivas College of Physiotherapy, Mangalore (RGUHS)

2007-2012: Bachelor’s from MIPMR, Hyderabad, (NTRUHS)

Fields of Expertise

Diabetic Neuropathic pain management / Burns and Diabetic foot ulcers rehabilitation / Podiatric Rehabilitation / Sports biomechanics / Hip, Knee, and Ankle soft tissue injuries / Gait analysis / Dry needling and Fascial Manipulation / Chiropractic and Joint mobilizations / Posture and Ergonomics / Clinical research.

Publications and Research

1. Arun Maiya, Radhika Jadhav; Amratha Shetty; Shubha G; Korada Hrishikesh; Ozlem H; Ulrich Randoll; Sreemathi Mayya; Varun Naik. “Effect of Matrix Rhythm Therapy on neuropathic pain and plantar pressure distribution among type 2 diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy” Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. (2023), Accepted.

2. Korada Hrishikesh, G. Arun Maiya, Sharath Kumar Rao, Manjunath Hande and Ranjith Anumasa. " Influence of photobiomodulation therapy on altered plantar pressure distribution and ankle biomechanics in individuals with diabetic foot syndrome." Iranian Rehabilitation Journal (2023), Accepted.

3. Arun Maiya, Radhika Jadhav; Korada Hrishikesh; Manjunath Hande; Harishchandra Hebbar; Karthik Mohan “Effect of Novel Laser Shoe Photobiomodulation on Neuropathic Pain and Plantar Pressure Profile in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Peripheral Neuropathy” Current Diabetes Reviews. Under review.

4. Korada Hrishikesh, Arora, Esha, Arun Maiya, Sharath Kumar Rao, Manjunath Hande, Shubha Maiya, Sampath Amravadi and Sahana, Shetty, Effectiveness of Photobiomodulation Therapy on Neuropathic Pain, Nerve Conduction and Plantar Pressure Distribution in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy - A Systematic Review. Current Diabetes Reviews 18, (2022)

5. Korada Hrishikesh, Arun Maiya, Sharath Kumar Rao, and Manjunath Hande. "Effectiveness of customized insoles on maximum plantar pressure in diabetic foot syndrome: A systematic review." Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews 14, no. 5 (2020): 1093-1099. Quartile 1, IF: 4.46

6. Korada Hrishikesh, Arora, Esha, Arun Maiya, Sharath Kumar Rao, Manjunath Hande, and Sahana, Shetty, "Plantar pressure distribution profile of type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic foot syndrome: A hospital-based observational study." Diabetes mellitus 24, no. 6 (2021): 548-552.

7. Korada Hrishikesh, G. Arun Maiya, Sharath Kumar Rao, and Manjunath Hande. "Photobiomodulation With Customized Insoles on Maximum Plantar Pressure in Diabetic Foot Syndrome by the Biomechanical Model: A Case Report." Iranian Rehabilitation Journal 19, no. 1 (2021): 111-116.

8. Arora, Esha, Korada Hrishikesh, Tom Devasia, Rama Bhat, Ganesh S. Kamath, and Arun G. Maiya. "Profile of peripheral arterial disease in type 2 diabetes mellitus–a hospital-based observational study in coastal Karnataka." Diabetes Mellitus 23, no. 4 (2020): 313-317.

9. Pradhan, Deepak Kumar, Korada Hrishikesh, Siva Kumar, and Anisha Salma. "Correlation of foot posture with balance and pelvic tilt in healthy runners." Physiotherapy Quarterly 29, no. 4 (2021): 18.

10.Maiya, Arun G., A. Sampath Kumar, Parameshwar Anche, and Korada Hrishikesh. "Assistive technology in locomotor disability: Physiotherapy and rehabilitation perspectives." Indian Journal of Physical Therapy and Research 1, no. 1 (2019): 66.

11. S Swetha, Korada Hrishikesh, R Anumasa, K Makecha, N Sumanth, S Kadari. “Physical Therapy Management in Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Shoulder Complex”. International Journal of Advanced Research. (2017) 5 (5): 1957-1962

12.Korada Hrishikesh, and Sindhu Shashidharan. "Effectiveness of Retro-walking in Osteoarthritis of Knee–A Review Article." International Journal of Advanced Research 4, no. 2 (2016): 215-220. (PubMed Indexed).

13. [13] Kumar, G. Pavan, Korada Hrishikesh, Manisha Chahar, Sharan Kumar, and Sudheer Kumar. "Effect of mobilization with movement and corrective exercises in humeral and scapular position among swimmers with scapular dyskinesis–a randomized clinical trial." International Journal of Therapies and Rehabilitation Research 6, no. 2 (2017): 227. SJR: 0.19.

14. Kumar, Pavan and Korada Hrishikesh. "To Compare the Effects of Internal Rotation Mobilization of Hip with Conventional Physiotherapy Treatment in Patients with Low Back Pain: Randomized Clinical Trial." International journal of physiotherapy and research 5 (2017): 1906-1911.

15. Association Between Core Muscle Endurance and Balance in Asymptomatic Adults - A Cross-Sectional Study. (2015)

16.Physiotherapy Management of Tennis Leg in Sports Athletes. (2012)

Conferences & Presentations

1.Delivered a guest lecture on “Rehabilitation and Technology: Assistive or Adaptive” at SRM Easwari Engineering College, Tamil Nādu.

2.Oral paper presentation “Effectiveness of Comprehensive Rehabilitation Program on Maximum Plantar Pressure in Diabetic Foot Syndrome using Biomechanical Model” ay PHD CONCLAVE, by Directorate of research, MAHE Manipal. 27 and 28 May 2022.

3. Resource person for topic: Biomechanics of Diabetic foot, Movement Science Conference 2022, Cauvery College of Physiotherapy, Mysuru, 8th & 9th April 2022.

4. Resource person for topic: newer technologies in diabetic Foot Syndrome - Update on Diabetic Foot Manipal 2022, CDFCR, MCHP and Dept of Surgery, Kasturba hospital, MAHE, Manipal, 23rd Apr 2022

5. Oral paper presentation Development and validation of customized insoles.

6. In the management of plantar pressures in type 2 diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy. 5th International Diabetes Summit 2021, Chellaram Diabetes Institute, 12th – 14th March 2021

7. Certificate of Completion Good Clinical Practice by NIDA Clinical Trails Network, 8th March 2021

8. Resource person for topic: Importance of plantar pressure measurement and appropriate insoles in Diabetic Foot Syndrome, at a symposium of Diabetes and Diabetic foot by Indian Podiatry Association

9. Oral paper presentation Effectiveness of Comprehensive Rehabilitation Program on Plantar Pressure Distribution in Diabetic Foot Syndrome - A pilot study, ICHTR, Directorate of Research, MAHE, Manipal. 30th Oct 2020

10. Participated in Science Leadership Workshop by Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, 22-28 June 2020.

11. Attended Two-Day International Faculty Development Program on 'High Impact Teaching Skills and Mind Mapping for Better Teaching" organized by Department of Commerce, MAHE, Manipal, August 2020.

12.Attended One-Day Workshop on - International Council for Harmonization Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP)" organized by Centre for Bioethics, MAHE, Manipal, 10th Oct 2020.

Honors/Membership

Member of Indian Association of Physiotherapists (reg no: L-40174)

Member of Indian Podiatry Association IPA-309.

Member of Manipal-GoK Bioincubator, MAHE, Manipal.

Doctoral Advisory Committee member for Ph.D. studies at NITTE institute of Physiotherapy, Mangalore.

Regd. Sports Physiotherapist at Delhi soccer association. AIFF

2nd prize for paper presentation "Customized insoles and Plantar Pressure Distribution in Diabetic Foot Syndrome" at IPACON 2021, by Indian podiatry association, July 2021.

Awarded as the Best Outgoing Student for the academic year 2014-15 by Srinivas College of Physiotherapy and Research Centre, Mangaluru.

Director of Foot First - Podiatry
Dr. Shailesh D. Chhotala
  • Diploma in Podiatry Medicine
  • Fellowship in Diabetic Foot (USA, Spain, Mexico)
  • Foot and Lower limb Biomechanics (New Zealand and Australia)
  • Consultant Podiatrist
  • 13 Years of experience overall.
Know more about Dr.Shailesh D.Chhotala

Owner & Founder of Foot First - Podiatry, Orthotics & Customised footwear centre, Surat, Gujarat.

State President

Indian Podiatry Association (Gujarat Branch)

National President

Indian Association of Clinical Biomechanics (IACB-India)

Department of Foot & Ankle surgery
Dr. Rajashekar V
  • MBBS, MS – Orthopaedic Surgeon.       
  •  Specialised for foot and ankle related ailments and walking difficulties
  • 27 Years of Experience overall.

Know more about our Dr.Rajashekar V

Owner & Founder of Safe Steps - Foot Clinic in Hyderabad.

Qualification

MSc, 1994, Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff University, UK.

Diploma, 1992, Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College (JJMMC).

MBBS, 1990, Guntur Medical College.

Expertise

Podiatric Surgery,

Diabetic Foot Salvage,

Rheumatoid,

Splints and Orthosis.

List of Treatments:

Tendon Repair Surgery: Flexor Extensor.

Tendon Transfer.

Neurolysis Procedure.

Ganglion Cyst Excision.

Extensor mechanism realignment.

Limb Lengthening.

Sports Related Injuries.

Trigger Point Injection (TPI).

Ankle Arthroscopy.

Arthroscopic Debridement of Calcium Deposits.

Leg Injury.

Paget's Disease.

Foot and Ankle Deformity Correction.

Department of Vascular Surgery
Dr. Gnaneswar Atturu
  • MBBS., MS., D.N.B., M.R.C.S., F.R.C.S., PgCert., Ch.M., MBA.- Vascular  Surgeon.  
  • 14 years of experience in Vascular Surgery at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, NHS, UK.     
  • 25 Years of Experience overall.

Know more about our Dr.Gnaneswar Atturu.

Leading with his Vascular Surgery Team in many Multi-speciality hospitals across Hyderabad.

Qualification

Executive MBA 2018, University of Leeds, UK.

MCh (ChM) ( Vascular and Endovascular Surgery) 2016, University of Edinburgh, UK.

Post Graduate Cert in Diagnostic Vascular Ultrasound - 2014, University of Leeds, UK.

FRCS 2013, Inter Collegate Board of Surgical Training ( RCSEdinburgh), UK.

ECIDL 2005, European Computer Driving License, UK.

MRCS 2004, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK.

DNB ( General Surgery ) 2003, Diplomat of National Board, Delhi, India.

M.S ( General Surgery ) 2002, N.T.R University of Health Sciences.

MBBS, 1998, N.T.R University of Health Sciences.

Achievements

Received ‘The James Hogarth Pringle Gold Medal’ as highest placed graduate in Ch.M Vascular and Endovascular surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK on 18th Nov 2016.

Passed Ch.M in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery with Distinction from University of Edinburgh, September 2016.

Passed PGCert in Vascular Ultrasound with Distinction from University of Leeds, September 2014.

Received ‘Gold Medal’ for achieving the highest marks in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from N.T.R. University of Sciences, A.P., India. May 1998.

Research

Chukka K, Sailaja B, Raju Naidu DS, Dasari S, Zakkula V, Atturu G: Chapter 7: Study on CD44 as a cancer stem cell marker for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma in Highlights on Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 12, 28 July 2021,

A. A. Kota, A. Slavania, N. Bit, V. G. David, G. Atturu, E. Stephen. 2020. “Renovascular Hypertension” In: Sekhar, R. ed. Yearbook of Vascular and Endovascular surgery 2020, Jaypee Brothers Medical publishers Pvt.Limited, India

Atturu, G., Homer-Vanniasinkam, S., Russel, D.A. 2017. Chapter 56: Lymphatic Disorders. In: Williams, N.S., Bulstrode, C.J.K., O’Connell, P.R. 27th edition of Bailey & Love’s short practice of surgery, CRC Press.

De Siqueira, J., Atturu, G., Homer-Vanniasinkam, S. 2017. Emerging technologies in translational research In: Sekhar, R. ed. Yearbook of Vascular and Endovascular surgery 2016, Jaypee Brothers Medical publishers Pvt.Limited, India

Atturu, N., Atturu. G. 2017. Commentary on Nithyanada’s Rasaratnakaram. Varanasi, Chaukhambha Orientalia.

Mr. G. Atturu: ‘Hrudaya of Ayurveda vs Heart of Modern Anatomy’ First edition 2004, Pages 1 to 50, Vaidya.A.Nagaratnam, Nellore, A.P. 524003.India.

Department of Burns / Plastic Surgery
DR. PALUKURI LAKSHMI
  • Professor & 1st Lady HOD,
  • Department of Burns,Maxillofacial,Reconstructive ,
  • Microvascular,Cosmetic Surgery,
  • Osmania Medical College Hospital ,Hyderabad.
Know more about our DR. PALUKURI LAKSHMI

24 yr Gov. service & - 19 yrs Plastic surgery teaching experience

Qualification

MBBS Siddartha Medical College

MS Gandhi Medical College

M.Ch Osmania Medical College.

Post M.Ch
Microvascular training at NIMS on Gov. Deputation

Ganga Ethicon Fellowship in Advanced training in Hand & Microvascular surgery

- Former EC member & Treasurer APRAS AP & Telangana .( State Plastic Surgery Association)

- EC Member NABI( National Academy of Burns India)

- PG Mentor & Organizer of Plastiquest - online Plastic surgery teaching Program

Achievements

- Ethicon Ganga Fellowship in Advanced Microvascular surgery - 2021

- Kilner Essay award 2022.

- Received best award from Former Honorable Chief minister Rosaiah garu,

Lions club, Satya sai seva samiti, Vasavi seva kendram, Vidyasiromani award from Mother Foundation,.
Life Member of APSI, NABI, ISSH, IAAPS, APRAS

-Delivered guest lectures in various National level & International forums

- NABI series,

-APSI accreditation CMEs,

Eduplast,

NBE webinars ,

IMA CMEs,

- Organizer & Mentor of Plastiquest ( International online program

- NBE Faculty - Examiner & External faculty of Dr MGR University of Health Sciences

Rajiv Gandhi University of health sciences

Gujarath health University

Kerala health University

Delhi University

Expert In

Abdominoplasty

Liposuction

Gynaecomastia surgery

Breast reduction Breast

Breast Augmentation with implants & fat grafting

Breast reconstruction

Rhinoplasty

Acne scar resurfacing

Major trauma reconstruction of limbs with flaps

Tendon injuries

Nerve injuries

Vessel injuries

Re-animation surgery for facial palsy

Reconstruction ear for absent ear by birth

Maxillofacial trauma - any fracture of facial bones

Congenital anomalies like cleft lip , cleft palate , fused fingers , excess fingers , absent ear , nose deformities

- hair transplantation

- Acute burns & Electrical burns , child burns & burn deformities

- Burn scar removal with tissue expanders