If you are a CGHS beneficiary with a diabetic foot wound, ulcer, or have been told amputation may be necessary — come to Gini first. Dr. Beant Sidhu has achieved a 95% limb salvage rate in cases referred for amputation. Under CGHS, diabetic foot treatment including wound care, surgical debridement, and vascular procedures is covered as inpatient treatment.
Dr. Beant Sidhu — Diabetic Foot Specialist at Gini Hospital Mohali
Diabetic foot wounds, ulcers, infection, gangrene — treated by a specialist who achieves a 95% limb salvage rate in cases referred for amputation. Fully cashless under CGHS for inpatient care. Dr. Anil Bhansali manages blood sugar in parallel. All in one hospital.
🚨 Emergency (24/7): +91 82888 43800 · 📞 OPD / CGHS: 0172 4120100
If you have diabetes, foot symptoms can change quickly. These signs require medical attention — not monitoring at home. Please read this carefully and act if any apply to you.
A foot that feels numb or less sensitive is dangerous precisely because you will not feel an injury happening. Painless injury is the most dangerous type in diabetic foot — the wound starts silently.
Any wound, cut, or blister on a diabetic foot that has not healed within two weeks needs specialist assessment. The normal healing cascade is impaired in diabetes. Waiting longer does not help.
Redness suggests inflammation or infection. Darkening skin or black toes indicates compromised blood supply or gangrene. Black toes are a medical emergency — come to Gini immediately.
Swelling of one foot (asymmetric swelling) in a diabetic patient can indicate deep infection, Charcot arthropathy, or vascular involvement. It is not just "water retention" — it needs evaluation.
Pus, fluid discharge, or a foul smell from a foot wound indicates active bacterial infection. This is not a wound-dressing problem — it requires specialist assessment, cultures, and likely IV antibiotics.
Fever with a foot wound means infection is entering the bloodstream — this is sepsis. This is a life-threatening emergency. Call +91 82888 43800 and come to Gini immediately.
Red streaks spreading up the foot or leg from a wound means cellulitis is spreading — the infection is tracking through the tissue. This is a medical emergency that requires immediate IV antibiotics. Do not wait. Come directly to Gini emergency or call +91 82888 43800 now.
If you have any of the warning signs above: call +91 82888 43800 immediately or come directly to Gini Advanced Care Hospital emergency, Sector 69, Mohali. No CGHS referral needed for emergency admission.
Diabetic foot infections can progress from skin-level infection to bone infection (osteomyelitis) in as little as 72 hours. This is not a slow process — it is fast, and the window for simpler treatment is short.
Antibiotics and wound care are often sufficient. No surgery needed. Healing achievable in days to weeks. More options.
Surgical intervention is always required. IV antibiotics for 6 weeks minimum. Bone must be debrided or removed. Fewer options.
"We would always rather see you early and say 'this could be managed conservatively' than see you late when options are limited. There is no downside to coming in early — but there can be very significant consequences of coming in late." — Dr. Beant Sidhu
Cashless, reimbursable, or not covered — knowing the difference helps you plan and ensures there are no surprises.
Come directly to Gini Advanced Care Hospital, Sector 69, Mohali. You do NOT need to get a wellness centre referral first. For emergencies, CGHS rules allow direct admission at any empanelled hospital. Gini sends the CGHS intimation within 24 hours of your admission — on your behalf.
CGHS rule: Emergency admission = no pre-auth needed. Come first, paperwork is handled by Gini.
When in doubt, call. We would rather you call and be reassured than not call and have a complication.
Diabetic Foot Surgeon · Gini Advanced Care Hospital, Mohali
Specialist in diabetic foot wound care, limb salvage surgery, and vascular assessment. Works in an integrated team with Dr. Anil Bhansali (blood sugar management) and Dr. Rahul Katyal (ICU if sepsis develops).
95%
Limb salvage rate in cases referred for amputation
Diabetic foot is not just a foot problem — it is a diabetes problem. Blood sugar control is the foundation of wound healing. At Gini, these are managed together from day one of admission.
Endocrinologist · Blood Sugar Control
Poorly controlled blood sugar means wounds do not heal — regardless of how good the surgical care is. Dr. Bhansali manages blood sugar intensively from day one of admission. HbA1c is reviewed, insulin is adjusted, and glucose is controlled around the clock.
Diabetic Foot Specialist · Limb Salvage
Wound assessment and classification, surgical debridement, NPWT, skin grafting, vascular assessment, and offloading. The 95% limb salvage rate is the outcome of both surgical skill and the integrated support from the endocrinology team.
ICU Director · Critical Care
When a diabetic foot infection progresses to sepsis, Dr. Katyal's 30-bed ICU and intensivist team takes over critical care management — ventilation, vasopressors, organ support. The ICU team is 24/7 and CGHS cashless for emergency admissions.
This integrated team — endocrinologist, foot surgeon, and intensivist — in a single hospital is what makes Gini different. Patients referred for amputation from other hospitals arrive at Gini and leave with their limb intact in 95% of cases. The team approach is the reason.
Dr. Beant Sidhu — 95% limb salvage rate. Integrated with Dr. Bhansali for blood sugar management and Dr. Katyal for critical care. All under one roof. Cashless under CGHS. Do not wait.