Dr. Ashutosh Pakale

Dr Ashutosh Pakale is an internal medicine specialist and diabetologist in Pune with 13 years of clinical expertise spanning diabetes management, hypertension, thyroid disorders, dyslipidaemia, respiratory conditions (COPD, pneumonia), infectious diseases, gastrointestinal conditions, and comprehensive adult medical care.

Patients searching for the best physician in Pune, a reliable diabetes and thyroid specialist in Maharashtra, or expert fever, infection and general medicine doctor will find KIMS Bangalore MD trained, Royal College of Physicians UK Diabetes Diploma credentialled, International Diabetes Summit faculty care.

Dr Pakale consults in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Kannada.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Pakale's clinical practice covers the full spectrum of adult internal medicine with focused depth in diabetes care, lifestyle-related metabolic disorders, respiratory conditions, and infectious diseases.

Diabetes Management in Pune

Comprehensive diabetes care across all forms:

• Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Management
• Insulin Therapy Optimisation
• Glycaemic Emergency Management (DKA, Hypoglycaemia, HHS)
• Inpatient Glucose Management
• Diabetic Complication Screening (Retinopathy, Nephropathy, Neuropathy)
• Diabetic Foot Risk Assessment
• HbA1c Optimisation
• Pre-Diabetes Counselling and Prevention
• Diabetes in COVID-19 Management
• Gestational Diabetes Coordination

Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk Management

Blood pressure and metabolic risk care:

• Hypertension Diagnosis and Treatment
• Dyslipidaemia (High Cholesterol) Management
• Metabolic Syndrome Assessment
• Cardiovascular Risk Stratification
• Lifestyle Modification Counselling

Thyroid and Endocrine Disorders

Thyroid and hormonal condition management:

• Hypothyroidism Treatment
• Hyperthyroidism Management
• Thyroid Nodule Initial Evaluation
• Obesity Assessment
• Hormonal Disorder Screening

Respiratory Medicine

Common respiratory condition management:

• COPD Management
• Pneumonia Treatment
• Acute Asthma Exacerbation Care
• Chronic Cough Evaluation
• Respiratory Infection Management

Infectious Diseases

Comprehensive infection evaluation and treatment:

• Fever Evaluation and Diagnosis
• Dengue Management
• Typhoid Treatment
• Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
• Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
• COVID-19 and Post-COVID Care
• Antibiotic Stewardship

General Internal Medicine

Comprehensive outpatient adult medical care:

• Comprehensive Health Assessment
• Fatigue and Tiredness Evaluation
• Body Aches and Pain Assessment
• Gastrointestinal Symptom Evaluation
• Pre Surgical Medical Clearance
• Chronic Disease Management
• Preventive Health Screening

Conditions Treated

• Diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, Pre-Diabetes)
• Hypertension
• High Cholesterol
• Thyroid Disorders
• COPD and Pneumonia
• Dengue and Typhoid
• Urinary Tract Infections
• Chronic Fatigue
• COVID-19 and Post-COVID Complications

Professional Experience

• Consultant, Department of Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Baner, Pune, Consultation Fee: ₹900
• Previous Consultant, Chellaram Hospital, Pune

He has served as Speaker and Chairperson at the International Diabetes Summit (IDS) for six consecutive years (2020-2025), reflecting sustained academic leadership in diabetes education. His Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes from the Royal College of Physicians, UK and ACMDC provide dual diabetes-specific credentialling alongside his MD General Medicine. He has authored the chapter "Managing Glycemic Emergency" in the Handbook of Inpatient Glucose Management and co-authored a chapter on inflammatory markers in COVID-19 and diabetes.

Research and Publications

• Chapter: "Managing Glycemic Emergency", Handbook of Inpatient Glucose Management
• Chapter: "Role of Inflammatory Markers (CRP, IL-6, D-Dimer, Ferritin, LDH) in COVID-19 With or Without Diabetes", COVID-19 and Diabetes (book)
• Contributions to multiple national and international journal publications

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from MIMSR, Latur (2013)
• MD in General Medicine from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bangalore (2019)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes from Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom (2020)
• ACMDC (Advanced Certificate Course in Diabetes Management)

Registration Number

Registered with Maharashtra Medical Council, Registration Number 3365 (2013)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Book an Appointment

To check consultation fees and book a priority appointment with Dr Ashutosh Pakale, internal medicine specialist and diabetologist in Pune, visit HexaHealth for seamless booking at Manipal Hospitals, Baner, Pune.