Dr. Ashish Gupta is amongst the senior most plastic surgeons of the region. He has been trained by the Stalwarts of Surgery in KMC, Mangalore (Manipal University) and of Plastic Surgery in DMCH, Ludhiana.
Diabetic Infections
Diabetic patients are prone to have infections due to neuropathy, micro angiopathy and poor leucocyte response. Infections can be simple Folliculitis (pimple with pus), Paronychia (nail fold abscess), Carbuncle, Necrotizing fascitis and even gangrene. Early institution of culture specific antibiotic therapy, early drainage of abscess and good glycemic control are essential of limb and life saving strategies.