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Dr. V. Rajasekhar

MBBS Diploma / MSc Orthopaedics 20+ Years Senior Consultant
Diabetic Foot Care Foot & Ankle Surgery Limb Preservation Sports Injury
Podiatry in a full multispecialty hospital setting.

Dr. V. Rajasekhar's practice combines orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery with specialist diabetic foot care. As a member of the Diabetic Foot Society of India (DFSI) and International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics (I-FAB), he brings society-level clinical knowledge to everyday foot care, with in-house diabetology, vascular imaging and wound care support available at Vivekananda Hospital.

10+
Years Experience
DFSI
Diabetic Foot Society
I-FAB
International Foot Biomechanics
OPD Schedule at Vivekananda Hospital

Please check the day-wise timings before your visit

Monday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thursday Not available
Friday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Not available

Morning slots: Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Afternoon slots: Tuesday, Saturday. Advance booking is recommended for specific day preferences.

About

Podiatrist and foot-ankle surgeon with diabetic foot specialisation

Dr. V. Rajasekhar is a Senior Consultant Podiatrist and Foot and Ankle Surgeon at Vivekananda Hospital, Begumpet. He holds an MBBS and a post-graduate qualification in Orthopaedics, with over 10 years of specialised practice focused exclusively on foot and ankle conditions. His practice is distinguished by active membership in two specialist bodies that signal deep sub-specialty engagement: the Diabetic Foot Society of India (DFSI) and the International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics (I-FAB) society. Membership in these organisations is held by a small number of orthopaedic surgeons in India who have committed to the sub-specialty of foot and ankle care.

His clinical practice covers three patient groups. Diabetic foot patients form a substantial part of his workload given India's high diabetes burden, with one in four adults over 40 having diabetes in urban Telangana. These patients face risk of foot ulcers, infection, Charcot foot and ultimately amputation if not managed specifically. Dr. Rajasekhar's limb preservation approach is to intervene early with offloading, wound care, revascularisation coordination and targeted surgery to prevent amputation where possible. Foot and ankle surgical patients include bunions, hammer toes, fractures, sports injuries, plantar fascia release, Achilles tendon repair and arthritis surgery. Orthotic and footwear patients include those needing custom insoles, therapeutic shoes for diabetic feet, flat foot correction and post-surgery protective footwear.

The DFSI membership carries particular relevance for diabetic patients. The Diabetic Foot Society of India develops Indian-population-specific clinical guidelines for managing diabetic foot disease, which differs in presentation and outcome from Western populations due to later presentation, higher infection burden, neuropathy patterns and socioeconomic factors affecting follow-up. An Indian diabetic foot patient benefits from care that reflects these patterns, which society membership actively engages with through conferences, case discussions and guideline updates.

The I-FAB membership reflects engagement with the biomechanical science of foot and ankle function. Not all foot problems are surgical. Many chronic foot pain presentations (flat foot, heel pain, bunions without deformity) are fundamentally biomechanical, where understanding gait, load distribution and foot architecture matters more than quick surgery. Dr. Rajasekhar's biomechanical assessment often reveals that the right treatment is custom orthotics or structured physiotherapy rather than surgery, which saves patients from unnecessary procedures.

His approach to surgical decision-making emphasises exhausting non-surgical options first. Most foot pain can be managed with activity modification, footwear change, orthotic support, physiotherapy and targeted injections. Surgery is reserved for clear structural problems (significant bunion causing walking difficulty, ankle instability from recurrent sprains, nonunion fractures, severe arthritis) where conservative management has genuinely failed and the surgery offers meaningful functional improvement.

Feet carry us through life. A good podiatrist does not rush to surgery. I work to keep feet functional through the least invasive approach that solves the actual problem, with surgery reserved for cases where it genuinely helps.

Dr. V. Rajasekhar

Education and Training

  • MBBS
  • Diploma in Orthopaedics / MSc Orthopaedics
  • 20+ years dedicated practice in foot and ankle care

Professional Memberships

  • Diabetic Foot Society of India (DFSI)
  • International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics (I-FAB)
Conditions and Procedures

What Dr. Rajasekhar treats at Vivekananda Hospital

Comprehensive foot and ankle care covering diabetic foot specialisation, surgical management of structural problems, conservative management of biomechanical conditions, and custom therapeutic footwear prescription.

Diabetic Foot Care

  • Diabetic foot screening and risk stratification
  • Diabetic foot ulcer management
  • Foot infection treatment
  • Charcot foot diagnosis and management
  • Limb preservation and diabetic foot salvage
  • Offloading footwear prescription
  • Preventive diabetic foot education

Heel and Forefoot Pain

  • Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
  • Achilles tendonitis and tendon repair
  • Morton's neuroma
  • Metatarsalgia (ball of foot pain)
  • Heel spur evaluation
  • Stress fracture management

Structural Foot Surgery

  • Bunion correction (hallux valgus surgery)
  • Hammer toe correction
  • Flat foot reconstruction
  • Cavus foot deformity correction
  • Ingrown toenail (minor surgery)
  • Foot arthrodesis (joint fusion)

Trauma and Fractures

  • Ankle fracture surgery
  • Calcaneus (heel bone) fracture
  • Metatarsal fracture
  • Lisfranc injury evaluation
  • Ankle sprain assessment and rehabilitation
  • Post-traumatic reconstruction

Sports Injuries

  • Ankle ligament injury (sprains)
  • Chronic ankle instability
  • Achilles tendon rupture
  • Turf toe
  • Return-to-sport planning
  • Sport-specific footwear guidance

Orthotics and Footwear

  • Custom insoles and orthotics
  • Therapeutic footwear prescription
  • Diabetic footwear fitting
  • Flat foot orthotic support
  • Heel pain cushioning solutions
  • Post-surgery protective footwear
Symptoms that need podiatry evaluation:
  • Any foot ulcer or non-healing wound in a diabetic patient
  • Persistent heel pain on waking (suspected plantar fasciitis)
  • A painful bunion that limits footwear choice
  • Numbness or tingling in feet (diabetic neuropathy)
  • Change in foot shape or sudden collapse of arch (possible Charcot foot)
  • Repeated ankle sprains or sensation of ankle giving way
  • Painful or ingrown toenails that keep coming back
  • Foot pain limiting walking or work capacity
  • Visible deformity (hammer toes, bunions, claw toes)
  • Any foot pain or swelling lasting more than 2-3 weeks
Patient Questions

Frequently asked questions

How do I book an appointment with Dr. Rajasekhar?
Call +91 72079 04418 or WhatsApp the same number. Dr. Rajasekhar has a split schedule, so please check day-wise timings: Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM; Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Thursday and Sunday are not available. Advance booking is strongly recommended as his slots fill up quickly.
I am diabetic. How often should I get my feet checked?
Every diabetic patient should have a structured foot examination at least once a year, and more often if there are any risk factors. For low-risk diabetic patients without neuropathy, annual screening is sufficient. For patients with neuropathy (reduced sensation), peripheral vascular disease, previous foot ulcer, or foot deformity, three-monthly to six-monthly review is recommended to catch problems early. Dr. Rajasekhar performs structured diabetic foot screening including monofilament testing, pulse examination and risk stratification.
What is Diabetic Foot Salvage?
Diabetic foot salvage refers to the combined medical and surgical effort to save the leg of a diabetic patient when there is serious foot infection, non-healing ulcer, or threatened limb loss. Without active intervention, such patients often progress to below-knee amputation. Salvage combines aggressive infection control, targeted debridement, vascular assessment and revascularisation if needed, offloading the affected area, and sometimes targeted surgical procedures (toe amputation, midfoot amputation) to preserve the functional limb. The goal is to keep the patient walking rather than requiring a below-knee amputation.
Do I need surgery for my bunion?
Not necessarily. Mild to moderate bunions without significant pain can be managed with wider footwear, bunion pads, custom orthotics, and toe spacers. Surgery is considered when the bunion causes pain that interferes with walking, difficulty finding comfortable shoes, progressive deformity, or overlapping toes. Modern bunion surgery uses internal fixation and allows weight-bearing soon after surgery, but full recovery takes 6-8 weeks. Dr. Rajasekhar evaluates severity with clinical examination and weight-bearing X-rays before recommending surgery.
My heel hurts badly when I get out of bed. What is it?
This is the classic pattern of plantar fasciitis, inflammation of the thick band of tissue running along the sole of the foot. The typical first-step morning pain improves with walking but returns after rest. Most cases improve with stretching exercises, supportive footwear, custom orthotic insoles, ice therapy and sometimes a course of anti-inflammatory medication. Stubborn cases may benefit from steroid injection or extracorporeal shockwave therapy. Surgery (plantar fascia release) is rarely needed and reserved for cases that fail 6-12 months of conservative management.
What is Charcot foot and why is it a medical emergency?
Charcot foot is a destructive joint disease that occurs in diabetic patients with neuropathy. Because they cannot feel pain, they continue to walk on a foot with unrecognised fractures or joint damage, leading to progressive foot collapse, deformity and skin breakdown. It typically presents with a red, hot, swollen foot without obvious injury. It is often misdiagnosed as infection or cellulitis, leading to delayed diagnosis and worse outcomes. Early recognition requires total contact casting or CROW boot immobilisation for months. Dr. Rajasekhar has specific experience in Charcot foot management, including the surgical reconstruction required in selected cases.
Does wearing high heels cause bunions?
Partly. Bunions develop due to a combination of genetics (the biggest factor), foot shape and footwear. High heels and narrow pointed-toe shoes accelerate bunion development in people who are already genetically prone, but do not cause bunions in everyone. If you already have early bunion changes, consistently wearing pointed high-heeled shoes will worsen them. Wider toe-box footwear with lower heels slows progression and is the first-line non-surgical management for early bunions.
I keep spraining my ankle. Is this serious?
Repeated ankle sprains suggest chronic ankle instability, which means the ligaments did not heal properly after the first injury. Each sprain further weakens the ligaments, and the condition tends to worsen over time with progressive cartilage damage. Management starts with structured physiotherapy focused on proprioception and peroneal muscle strengthening, which works in most cases. If non-surgical management fails, ligament reconstruction surgery restores stability and prevents long-term ankle arthritis. Don't ignore recurrent sprains as 'just another twist' - they accumulate damage.
What are custom orthotics and do I need them?
Custom orthotics are insoles prescribed to match your specific foot structure, biomechanics and diagnosis. They differ from over-the-counter arch supports in that they are made from an assessment of your walking pattern and foot architecture. They help in plantar fasciitis, flat foot with pain, forefoot pain, arthritis, and diabetic foot offloading. Not everyone with foot pain needs custom orthotics - simpler problems respond to off-the-shelf support. Dr. Rajasekhar evaluates whether custom orthotics would add value over standard supports during consultation.
Can you treat a foot or ankle injury from sports?
Yes. Sports foot and ankle injuries are a specific sub-area of the practice. Common sports injuries include ankle ligament sprains, Achilles tendon injuries, turf toe (great toe ligament injury), plantar fascia tears, metatarsal stress fractures and chronic ankle instability. Return-to-sport planning involves structured rehabilitation with attention to sport-specific movement patterns, rather than just symptom relief. Dr. Rajasekhar works with physiotherapists for structured rehabilitation before clearing return to play.
Are podiatry procedures covered by insurance?
Yes for most conditions. Vivekananda Hospital is empanelled with CGHS, ESI, Aarogyasri, Arogyabhadratha and 25+ private insurance providers for cashless treatment. Surgical procedures (bunion surgery, fracture fixation, diabetic foot surgery, ankle ligament reconstruction) are covered as medically necessary. Routine orthotic prescription and custom footwear are typically not covered as they fall under assistive devices. Check specific policy inclusions at the insurance desk before treatment.

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OPD at Vivekananda Hospital: Mon/Wed/Fri mornings 10 AM-1 PM. Tue/Sat afternoons 2 PM-5 PM. Thu/Sun not available.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What common foot and ankle conditions does Dr. V. Rajasekhar treat?
  • Dr. V. Rajasekhar, a leading Podiatrist in Hyderabad, treats a wide array of foot and ankle conditions. This includes common ailments like sprains, fractures, bunions, heel pain (plantar fasciitis), and Achilles tendon issues, as well as complex conditions like diabetic foot ulcers, rheumatoid joint problems, and foot/ankle tumors.
  • You should consult Dr. V. Rajasekhar in Hyderabad if you experience persistent foot or ankle pain, swelling, numbness, joint stiffness, difficulty walking, skin changes on your feet, or if you have diabetes, arthritis, or a sports injury affecting your lower limbs. Early consultation is key for effective treatment.
  • Yes, Dr. V. Rajasekhar has extensive expertise in Podiatric Surgery, performing complex surgical procedures for foot deformities, structural corrections, and injuries. His skill ensures precise interventions for conditions that require surgical solutions, leading to improved function and pain relief.
  • Dr. V. Rajasekhar is a specialist in Diabetic Foot problems, offering comprehensive management including Diabetic Foot Salvage. His expertise, recognized by his membership in the Diabetic Foot Society of India (DFSI), focuses on preventing complications, treating ulcers, managing infections, and preserving limbs for diabetic patients.
  • Dr. V. Rajasekhar provides expert treatment for foot and ankle fractures. His approach involves accurate diagnosis using advanced imaging, followed by personalized treatment plans that may include non-surgical casting or bracing, or precise surgical repair to ensure proper bone healing and restoration of function.
  • Yes, Dr. V. Rajasekhar offers specialized care for Rheumatoid Arthritis when it affects the foot and ankle joints. He focuses on managing pain, reducing inflammation, preserving joint function, and preventing deformity through a combination of medical management, custom footwear solutions, and surgical interventions when necessary.
  • Dr. V. Rajasekhar is regarded as the best Podiatrist in Hyderabad due to his 10 years of dedicated experience, specialized expertise in foot and ankle surgery (including diabetic foot and rheumatoid joints), active involvement in prestigious societies like DFSI and I FAB, and his compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
  • His memberships in the Diabetic Foot Society of India (DFSI) and the International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics (I FAB) signify Dr. V. Rajasekhar’s active engagement and advanced knowledge in these highly specialized areas. For patients, this means receiving care informed by the latest research and best practices in diabetic foot and biomechanical understanding.
  • Yes, as part of his comprehensive care, Dr. V. Rajasekhar provides guidance and prescriptions for customized therapeutic footwear. This specialized footwear is designed to support, protect, and accommodate specific foot conditions or deformities, aiding in recovery, preventing further complications, and enhancing comfort.
  • During a consultation for a chronic foot or ankle ailment, Dr. V. Rajasekhar will conduct a thorough physical examination, review your medical history, and may order diagnostic imaging or tests. He will then provide a clear diagnosis, explain all treatment options, and develop a personalized plan for long-term management.

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Visit Dr. V. Rajasekhar at Vivekananda Hospital, Hyderabad: 6-3-871/A, Greenlands Rd, behind Snehalatha Complex, Punjagutta Officers Colony, Begumpet, Hyderabad, Telangana 500016 Consultation Hours: Monday 10AM to 1 PM, Tuesday 2 PM to 5 PM, Wednesday 10 AM to 1 PM, Friday 10 AM to 1 PM, Saturday 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Book Appointment: Call 7207904418 or use our website to book your visit.

August 16, 2025
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