Kapila, Tania DPM

I began my career volunteering at my local hospital when I was sixteen. Later, I worked with pharmacists, physical therapists, and podiatrists. I am drawn to podiatry and wound care because of my family history of diabetes and the effects it can have on the body. As a podiatrist, I work with my patients to prevent complications from wounds such as infections or ulcers. Having foot or ankle pain or an open wound can be frustrating. It can cause people to avoid their normal activities and exercise. I focus on educating my patients to help them prevent complications and lead a healthy lifestyle after they have left our clinic. My patients often tell me how comfortable they feel sharing their difficulties and challenges with me. I listen to their questions and concerns to find appropriate solutions and treatments for them. My goal is to provide the highest level of care to help my patients return to a pain-free, active lifestyle.

Focusing in the areas of preventative diabetic foot care, wound care and amputation prevention, I manage and relieve my patients’ lower extremity conditions. I want them to leave my office feeling better than when they came in. On top of that, I aim to treat each person I meet like a friend or family member. That means I do everything within my power to help with their lower extremity wound or foot problems. It’s crucial to me that my patients find long-lasting relief from their conditions.

My goal is to improve the quality of life for my patients by: Eliminating or reducing disabling seizures in those with refractory epilepsy Lowering the risk of SUDEP (sudden unexplained death in epilepsy) Providing support for the psychological and social issues related to epilepsy My ultimate goal in treating epilepsy is to stop my patients’ seizures. In up to a third of cases, patients may still have seizures despite adequate medical therapy. In these cases, surgical options can reduce—and sometimes end—seizures for many. I work with other experts in epilepsy, neuroradiology, neuropsychology, neurosurgery, and neurology at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. By combining our knowledge and experience, we provide the most up-to-date care for patients with seizures. Epilepsy care is always evolving, with many new medical and surgical options being developed in the last decade. Our adult epilepsy program is at the forefront of research and new innovations.