About Dr. Gauri Damle
Dr. Gauri Damle is a senior diabetologist and general physician practicing in Pune, Maharashtra. She has more than three decades of experience in adult medicine, with a particular focus on diabetes and its related complications. Her current Apollo Hospitals profile places her within Endocrinology and Diabetes Care, while KEM Hospital Pune lists her as a Consultant Diabetologist.
Dr. Damle completed her MBBS from Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Government Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital, Pune, in 1989, followed by an MD in General Medicine from B.J. Wadia Children’s Hospital, Mumbai, in 1994. She also completed TUUNDA in Australia through the University of Newcastle in 1995.
Her clinical interests include diabetes management, diabetic foot care, diabetic retinopathy, hypertension, thyroid disorders, respiratory illnesses, infectious diseases, metabolic conditions, and other adult medical problems.
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Focus Areas
- Diabetes management
- Juvenile diabetes
- Diabetic foot care
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Hypertension
- Thyroid disorders
- Metabolic conditions
- Infectious diseases
- Respiratory illnesses
- General medicine
- Preventive healthcare
- Diabetes-related complications
Patients can learn more about diabetes through the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Specialties And Diabetes Care Approach
Diabetology involves the prevention, diagnosis, and long-term management of diabetes and associated health problems. Effective diabetes care often requires attention to blood glucose, blood pressure, cardiovascular risk, kidney health, eye health, foot health, nutrition, and medications.
Dr. Damle has a particular professional interest in diabetes and its complications. Apollo Hospitals lists her clinical work across diabetes, hypertension, respiratory illness, thyroid disorders, metabolic conditions, and other adult medical concerns.
Her broader internal medicine training allows diabetes to be considered alongside other conditions that may affect a patient’s overall health.
Diabetes Management
Diabetes is a long-term metabolic condition that requires ongoing monitoring and individualized treatment. Depending on the type and severity of diabetes, management may include lifestyle measures, oral medicines, insulin, blood-glucose monitoring, and regular assessment for complications.
Dr. Damle has extensive experience in diabetes care and has conducted a specialist juvenile diabetic clinic at KEM Hospital and the Diabetic Association of India, as well as at her own centre. Apollo also identifies diabetes as one of her principal areas of practice.
Her patient-focused work includes education about diabetes and long-term management. She has also written extensively for the public about diabetes and produced a patient educational booklet in Marathi.
Juvenile And Young-Person Diabetes Care
Diabetes in children and adolescents can require a different approach from diabetes in adults because treatment must account for growth, development, school routines, nutrition, activity, and family involvement.
Dr. Damle’s Apollo profile records her work conducting a Juvenile Diabetic Clinic at KEM Hospital, the Diabetic Association of India, and her own centre.
Care for younger patients generally involves coordination between the child, parents or caregivers, and the medical team. Regular monitoring can help identify changes in glucose control and support adjustments to treatment when required.
Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetes can affect circulation and nerve function, increasing the importance of regular foot assessment in people who have developed diabetic foot problems or are at increased risk.
Dr. Damle has received specific training in diabetic foot care at Mahaveer Jain Hospital, Bangalore. Her Apollo profile identifies diabetic foot care among her special interests.
Foot care may involve checking for changes in sensation, skin problems, wounds, infection, circulation, or pressure-related injuries. Early assessment can be important when a person with diabetes notices a new foot problem.
Diabetes And Eye Complications
Diabetes can affect the small blood vessels supplying the retina and may lead to diabetic retinopathy. Regular eye examinations are therefore an important part of diabetes management.
Dr. Damle has a particular interest in diabetes-related complications, including diabetic retinopathy. She also worked with Dr. Pradeep Damle to establish a Low Vision Aid Centre in 2000 for people with significant visual impairment associated with diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy.
The centre received the Mother Teresa Excellence Award, according to Apollo’s professional biography.
Hypertension And Metabolic Health
High blood pressure commonly occurs alongside diabetes and can increase the risk of cardiovascular and kidney complications. Managing both conditions together can therefore be important for long-term health.
Dr. Damle’s current Apollo profile includes hypertension and metabolic conditions among the adult medical problems she treats.
An internal medicine consultation may involve reviewing blood-pressure measurements, glucose results, cholesterol levels, medications, kidney function, and other relevant health information.
Thyroid And General Medical Conditions
Thyroid disorders can affect metabolism and produce symptoms involving energy, heart rate, temperature tolerance, sleep, and other body functions. They can occur alongside other endocrine and metabolic conditions.
Dr. Damle’s current professional profile lists thyroid disorders among the conditions managed within her broader medical practice. She also provides care for respiratory illnesses, infectious diseases, and other adult medical conditions.
Because internal medicine covers multiple body systems, assessment can consider several possible causes when symptoms are not limited to one condition.
Patient Education And Communication
Dr. Damle has placed significant emphasis on patient education throughout her professional career. Apollo records that she published a patient educational booklet on diabetes, wrote more than 25 newspaper articles on diabetes, and contributed more than 250 articles to various magazines.
She has also participated in more than 30 international diabetes conferences, including meetings associated with major diabetes organizations, and has served as a speaker and faculty member at medical seminars and conferences.
Patients attending a consultation can bring recent glucose results, blood-pressure readings, medication lists, laboratory reports, eye reports, and previous hospital records when available.
Research And Academic Contributions
Dr. Damle has participated in clinical research involving insulin and other diabetes medicines. Apollo’s professional profile states that she has served as a principal investigator for various insulin and drug trials and has published research findings in academic journals.
Her academic involvement has also included teaching. She has worked as a DNB Medicine teacher, lectured for MSW courses at Karve Institute of Social Studies, and served as faculty in medicine at Rangoonwala Dental College and Surya Datta Institutes College of Physiotherapy.
This combination of clinical medicine, teaching, research, and patient education forms a significant part of her professional background.
Professional Experience
Dr. Damle has more than 30 years of medical experience. Apollo currently lists 32+ years, while other professional directories report 32 to 36 years depending on the date and method used to calculate experience.
Her professional affiliations have included KEM Hospital Pune, Poona Hospital and Research Centre, Ruby Hall Clinic, Joshi Hospital, and Ratna Hospital. Apollo identifies her as a specialist in Endocrinology and Diabetes Care, while KEM Hospital lists her as a Consultant Diabetologist.
Her work has remained particularly focused on diabetes and its complications, while her internal medicine training supports broader adult healthcare.
Professional Recognition
Dr. Damle has contributed to diabetes education and rehabilitation services beyond routine consultations. Her Low Vision Aid Centre project, established with Dr. Pradeep Damle, received the Mother Teresa Excellence Award for its work supporting people with severe visual impairment associated with diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy.
Her continued participation in conferences, medical education, research studies, and public health writing has also formed part of her professional contribution.
Credentials And Education
Dr. Gauri Damle completed her MBBS from Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Government Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital, Pune, in 1989. She completed her MD in General Medicine from B.J. Wadia Children’s Hospital, Mumbai, in 1994.
She subsequently completed TUUNDA (Australia) from the University of Newcastle in 1995. KEM Hospital Pune lists her qualifications as MD Medicine, TUUNDA Australia, and Fellowship in Diabetes from the UK.
Her Maharashtra Medical Council registration is listed as 65017, registered in 1994.
Clinic And Appointment Information
Dr. Damle practices at Madhunayani Diabetes Care And Eye Laser Centre, located at Swanand Apartment, 1st Floor, 871 Bhandarkar Road, Pune, opposite Bank of Baroda. Current Practo listings identify her as a General Physician and Diabetologist at the centre.
She is also associated with Poona Hospital and Research Centre in Sadashiv Peth and has professional affiliations with other Pune hospitals.
Current listings show consultations at Madhunayani Diabetes Care And Eye Laser Centre, with Practo listing morning sessions from Monday through Saturday. Appointment times, consultation fees, hospital affiliations, and availability can change, so patients should confirm the latest details directly with the relevant facility before visiting.
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