MILIND GAJANAN RUKEProf Dr

Dr. Milind Gajanan Ruke is a highly experienced General Surgeon and Diabetic Foot & Wound Salvage Specialist based in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, India. He has more than 34 years of clinical experience and is recognized as one of the few prominent diabetologists and surgeons in India specializing extensively in podiatry and advanced diabetic foot care.Educational QualificationsDr. Ruke holds a comprehensive academic background with multiple domestic and international fellowships:MBBS: Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (Sion Hospital), Mumbai, 1988.MS (General Surgery): Grant Government Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, 1992.Diploma in Hospital Administration: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), 2004.Post Graduate Certificate in Diabetic Foot: Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Cochin, 2008.Fellowship in Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery: The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), USA, 2016.Certified Wound Specialist: American Board of Wound Management, 2013.Clinical Specialities & ServicesDr. Ruke specializes in treating complex conditions related to diabetes-induced lower limb complications, general surgical issues, and advanced wounds. His core expertise includes:Diabetic Foot Care: Diabetic foot ulcer treatment, wound salvage, limb preservation, and prevention of amputations.Advanced Diagnostics: ABI Index (testing foot blood flow), Biothesiometry (testing nerve sensations), and Podo scanning.General & Laparoscopic Surgery: Hernia repairs, piles treatment, kidney stone management, and minimal access gastrointestinal surgeries.Hyperbaric Medicine: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for advanced wound healing.Professional Roles & Academic BackgroundHead of Department: Serving as the Associate Professor and Head of Department for the Diabetic Foot OPD at Sir J.J. Hospital, Mumbai.Faculty Positions: Adjunct Faculty Professor at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM).Global Collaborations: He actively conducts the Indo-USA medical exchange program for podiatric training.Memberships: Active member of the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), Association of Medical Consultants (AMC). Regional chair of Dfoot International, Joint Treasurer of Diabetic Foot Society of India. Vice President Mumbai surgical society