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Expertise with empathy
Dr. Ram Kumar G
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), MPH (USA)
Senior Consultant in Diabetes and Metabolic Health
Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity, Thyroid, and other Metabolic Disease Treatment Specialist
Boston Diabetes CenterGachibowli, HyderabadMonday–Saturday, 12 PM–8 PM
Ready to explore
Demonstration only, not a personal health assessment.
Medical expertise. Human understanding.Explore your care
- Diabetes Treatment
- Obesity Treatment
- Hypertension Treatment
- Thyroid Disorders Treatment
- Cholesterol Treatment
- Metabolic Disorders Treatment
- Diabetic Neuropathy Treatment
- Diabetic Nephropathy Treatment
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treatment
- Fatty Liver Treatment
Areas of practice
See the whole picture
of your health.
From everyday metabolic care to focused testing and therapies, explore an approach built around your health.
Connected Care
Diabetes
Type 1, type 2, gestational, and autoimmune (LADA) diabetes — diagnosis, ongoing management, and monitoring.
Explore ConditionsConnected Care
Diabetes complications
Neuropathy, kidney disease, foot ulcers, vascular disease, and diabetes-related anemia — early recognition and management.
Explore ConditionsConnected Care
Metabolic health
Obesity, thyroid disorders, hypertension, cholesterol, fatty liver (MASLD/MASH), and metabolic syndrome.
Explore ConditionsMetabolic Management
Obesity Management
An individual approach to weight, nutrition, and the metabolic factors that influence long-term health.
Explore CareMetabolic Management
Thyroid Disorders Management
Understand your thyroid function and explore care for an underactive or overactive thyroid.
Explore CareMetabolic Management
Cholesterol Management
Make sense of your cholesterol profile and the steps that support your cardiovascular health.
Explore CareTesting & Therapies
DPN Check Nerve Conduction Testing
A nerve conduction assessment to help evaluate diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
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Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
Explore glucose patterns throughout the day and night to inform your diabetes care plan.
Explore Care
Meet your physician
A conversation.
An assessment.
A plan you understand.
Dr. Ram Kumar G practices as a senior consultant in diabetes and metabolic health at Boston Diabetes Center, Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
Care is based on current professional guidelines, adapted to each patient’s history and circumstances.
Get to know Dr. Ram KumarYour care journey
A clear path forward.
01
Book a consultation
Call or message the practice on WhatsApp.
02
Share your history
Bring prior reports and a list of current medications to your first visit.
03
Assessment
A focused clinical assessment, with point-of-care testing where relevant.
04
A plan you understand
A guideline-based management plan explained in plain language, with clear next steps.
05
Follow-up
Ongoing monitoring and adjustment as your condition changes.
Health, explained
Clarity starts here.
Medically reviewed · 2026-09-10
Diabetic Foot Care: A Practical, Non-Alarmist Checklist
Simple daily habits that reduce the risk of diabetic foot complications — grounded in routine, not fear.
Medically reviewed · 2026-09-10
Why Fatty Liver Disease Got a New Name in 2023
NAFLD and NASH were renamed MASLD and MASH in 2023 to better reflect their metabolic basis. Here's what changed, and why it matters for patients.
Facilities & day-care services
- Diagnostic lab facility
- On-site pharmacy
- IV fluids
- IV medications
- Iron injections
IV treatments and iron injections are provided following a medical assessment. Contact the practice for availability and appointment details.
Visit the practice
Your next step
starts with a conversation.
Contact the practice to discuss appointment availability and what to bring.
Boston Diabetes Center
1st Floor, above Ratnadeep Supermarket, Lumbini Avenue, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500032
Location & visit informationMedical information, thoughtfully shared. This website provides general education, not individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Outcomes vary between patients. Read the medical disclaimer.