The CORE Institute
Tharesh Udupa, DPM, FAPWHc, serves as the Medical Director at Innovative Wound Solutions, where expertise in advanced wound care is applied to treat complicated wounds in both outpatient settings and through home visits. With over 20 years of experience, Tharesh has held roles as a Foot and Ankle/Wound Care Specialist at The CORE Institute and as a Medical Director at Quality Home Health Care, focusing on quality metrics for homebound patients. Previously, Tharesh was a Podiatrist at Banner Health and has contributed as an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at Midwestern University, imparting knowledge on foot and ankle conditions. Additional roles include serving as a Physician Speaker for AbbVie and various organizations, while also training VA podiatric surgical residents. Educational background includes a DPM from the California School of Podiatric Medicine and undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Hendrix College.
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The CORE Institute
Recognized as the number one orthopedic group since 2012 by Ranking Arizona, The CORE Institute, was founded to fulfill a vision of excellence in patient care encompassing the entire spectrum of musculoskeletal and neurosciences care. Consistent with our mission, The CORE Institute delivers the best in musculoskeletal and neurological care, built upon a foundation of pioneering research, academics, community service, and a passion for excellence in patient care. It is now one of the premier patient care destinations in the World and cares for patients from around the globe. We are proud to be the home to one of the most sophisticated motion analysis gait laboratories and a state-of-the-art biomechanics facility. Our documented, superior patient outcomes are ensured by a unique and dedicated Quality Department, which sets the benchmark in orthopedic care through evidence-based medicine and standardized protocols managed through a custom, proprietary IT infrastructure.