Total Podiatry doctors, Dr. Neeta Hasmukh, DPM, and Dr. Bhavesh Shah, DPM, are dedicated members of Operation Footprint, Inc.
Operation Footprint is an organization with amazing doctors from various states including New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, California and Texas. These members have been traveling internationally for over 40 years to provide critical foot and ankle care to children in need.
These incredible doctors specialize in treating children with a variety of inherited or genetic conditions affecting the foot and ankle. Their work includes caring for children with clubfoot, lingering polio deformities, severe flatfoot, cerebral palsy and other complex conditions. By providing expert treatment, they give these children a chance at a healthier and more active future.
Most recently, the team traveled to Honduras where they worked alongside medical professionals at San Felipe Hospital in Tegucigalpa. From there they also traveled to El Salvador to provide care to more patients at a local clinic. During this mission, the team of doctors performed 31 life-changing surgeries and provided medical care to 110 patients. Their efforts spanned across a diverse range of cases, from a 13-day-old baby to a 60-year-old patient, ensuring that individuals of all ages received the care they desperately needed.
Beyond patient care, these dedicated doctors extend their impact by training local medical professionals in the countries they visit. Their work ensures that even after they leave, local doctors are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills to continue treating patients successfully.
Many of these patients come from areas that are burdened by economic hardship, extreme poverty, and limited access to healthcare. These challenges often contribute to the development of untreated deformities, making the work of Dr. Neeta and Dr. Bhavesh even more critical. Their commitment to both patient care and medical education is creating a lasting impact, offering hope to individuals who might otherwise have no access to treatment.
“You’re seeing the impact that it is making on their lives,” said Dr. Neeta. “It is a rewarding experience to see patients walk with smiles on their faces after surgery.”
What makes their mission even more remarkable is that Dr. Neeta and Dr. Bhavesh dedicate their own time and personally cover all their travel expenses. Their commitment to helping those in need comes purely from a place of compassion and a desire to make a difference in the lives of others.
What makes Operation Footprint truly remarkable is its commitment to providing these surgeries completely free of charge. The organization operates entirely on donations, with 100% of the funds directly to provide the best patient care. They raise money through the website, https://operationfootprint.org/ and private donations. The dedication of these doctors and the generosity of donors enable life-altering procedures that would otherwise be inaccessible to many patients.
Through their continued work, Dr. Hasmukh, Dr. Shah and the entire Operation Footprint team exemplify the power of compassion and medical expertise in transforming lives around the world. They plan on traveling to India in September of this year to perform more life changing procedures for children in need.
Dr. Neeta and Dr. Bhavesh are not just healing patients—they are building stronger healthcare systems and transforming lives, one step at a time. Dr. Neeta remains committed to providing exceptional foot and ankle care with Total Podiatry, a trusted provider with convenient locations in San Antonio, Uvalde, and Jourdanton. Patients in the Jourdanton area can visit Dr. Neeta at the Jourdanton office, located at 1701 Hwy 97 E., Jourdanton, Texas.
