Dr. Rutuja Sharma is an experienced diabetologist and podiatrist with over 25 years of expertise in diabetes management and diabetic footcare. She has played a vital role in advancing diabetic foot education and preventive care through her association with international organizations such as SALSA and IWGDF. With specialized training from King’s College Hospital, London, and extensive experience in both clinical and research settings, Dr. Sharma is known for her patient-centered approach in managing diabetes and its complications. Her work emphasizes education, early intervention, and holistic care to prevent long-term diabetic complications.

Educational Qualification:

• MBBS – BLDE Association’s Shri B.M. Patil Medical College, Karnataka University (1992)
• Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Indian College of Maternal & Child Health, Calcutta (1997)
• Training in Podiatry & Footcare – Philippines (1999)
• IDF Fellowship – Diabetes Foot Clinic, King’s College Hospital, London, UK (2002)
• Certificate Course in Diabetology – Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi (2014)
• Certificate Course in Management of Thyroid Disorders – PHFI, New Delhi (2017)
• Train the Trainer – Diabetic Footcare, University of Rheine, Germany (2010)

Professional Experience:

• Associate Consultant – Diabetes, Max Healthcare (Present)
• Podiatrist & Diabetologist – Rotary Diabetes Centre, New Delhi (2015–2019)
• Podiatrist – Sugar Clinic, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi (2014–2015)
• Clinical Associate – Apollo Centre for Obesity, Diabetes & Endocrinology (2012–2013)
• Co-Investigator – Diabetes Clinic & Research Centre, Nagpur (2004–2011)
• Research Fellow & Clinical Associate – Diabetes Clinic & Research Centre, Nagpur (1997–2011)
• Fellowship – Diabetes Foot Clinic, King’s College Hospital, London (2002)
• Fellowship – Institute for Studies on Diabetes Foundation, Philippines (1998)

Awards and Achievements:

• Vuk Vrhovac Award (1999) – For contribution to diabetic foot research (team of Dr. Sharad Pendsey)
• Eli Lilly – Boehringer Mannheim Amputation Prevention Award (1998)