Talal Elenizi Khader Talal

Dr. Talal Elenizi Khader Talal
Consultant Podiatrist, Foot and Ankle Surgeon and Head of Podiatric Services/Consultant,
Hamad Medical Corporation and Head,
Scientific Committee

Dr. Talal Khader Talal is a Podiatric Consultant and Head of Podiatric Services at Hamad Medical Corporation, specializing in comprehensive foot and ankle surgery and reconstruction. Dr Talal is an Executive Member of the Gulf Diabetic Foot Working Group and a diplomate of the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry. He is certified in the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Wounds, Limb Preservation and Salvage, Diabetic Footwear and Charcot Reconstruction. Dr Talal holds a Bachelor’s degree with a Major in Biology from Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa, USA. He then became a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine after graduating from Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He has presented at many international and regional conferences and courses and is also active in the research field. He has conducted research on:

• Body Worn Sensor Technology for Improving Diabetic Care During the Activity of Daily Living
• Game-Based Virtual Reality Approach for Improving Balance, Reducing Falls, and Preventing Complications in Diabetes 
• SmartSox Using Intelligent Textiles to Dose Activity and Prevent Complications
• SmartSock Technology to Prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers Based on Fiberoptic Concept

Dr. Talal has also published many articles on foot ulcers, including:

• Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments - Chapter VIII - Fungal Infections of the Diabetic Foot
• Plantar Temperature is increased by Repetitive Plantar Stress But Is Reduced in Non-Charcot Diabetes, 6th International Symposium on the Diabetic Foot
• Game-Based Virtual Reality for Improving Postural Control Strategy in Diabetes.
• Gait Balance and Plantar Temperature Fluctuation In Charcot And Diabetes Patients With and Without Active Foot Ulcers
• The Thermal Stress Test: Can We Better Identify Who Will Develop Charcot Foot Syndrome or Bilateral Disease?