Our Verified Medical Experts — page 10

I am Dr. Sail Patil (MBBS) and yeah, the path's been kind of layered so far. I worked with the Sir JJ Group of Hospitals for about a year – honestly, that place throws you right into the middle of real-world medicine, not textbook stuff. It taught me a lot about clinical judgement, fast decision-making, patient overload and yep, what it means to hold your ground when you don’t have much time to think. After that, I joined under NHM with KDMC where I managed the OPD, and that setup was totally different but equally challenging in its own way. Most of my work there revolved around outpatient diagnosis and primary care treatment, esp for non-communicable chronic illnesses like diabetes and hypertension. And lemme say — managing chronic lifestyle disorders ain’t as simple as it looks. People come in with confusing symptoms, half-treated from somewhere else, and every now n then I had to kinda break the cycle. Like stop the repeating meds and start fresh with proper plans. At KDMC, I was actively involved in changing the course of treatment where needed – not everyone with high sugar needs the same pills, right? You gotta adjust according to their diet, lifestyle, comorbidities, or even just what they *can* afford. It taught me to be patient, listen properly n not just treat numbers on paper. Some cases were trickier than they looked at first glance. I didn’t chase big titles or post-grad stuff yet – maybe in future, I’m not sure – but what I did get was loads of exposure to ground-level real practice, and that I feel really shaped how I approach patients today. Maybe my grammar slips here or there when I’m typing all this (you’ll see missing comma or two) but when I’m with a patient, I’m fully present. I believe that’s what matters more.

I am a Medical Officer who kinda ended up wearing multiple hats — from direct patient care to managing a bit of the chaos behind the scenes. I work with this mindset that patient wellbeing isn’t just about writing a Rx and walking away... it’s also how you run the system around them. Clean OPD flow, emergency handovers, even small things like making sure meds are in stock — all that matters. And yeah, I care about all of it, probably more than I should sometimes. My work has touched a mix of areas like emergency medicine, general opd, chronic disease follow-ups, and a lot of public health tasks too. On days, I might be managing trauma response or fever cases, and the next I’m out in the field for vaccination drive or checking the flow of a screening program that’s going sideways again. It's this mix that keeps things grounded — like you're not just doctoring in a room, you're part of a bigger system that’s constantly shifting. I like being hands-on. If something’s not right in a protocol or a patient’s treatment course isn’t showing results, I dig into it — even if it takes time or extra forms or chasing down the lab guy who went for tea. Not saying I get it all right. There are days it’s exhausting and you feel like nothing moved, but when one patient comes back saying they're better? makes it worth sticking to. I'm not big on titles or fancy seminars, but I do care about the *doing* part of medicine. And that means staying updated, adapting fast esp during emergencies, and also listening — like really listening, which gets missed often these days. Bit of grammar might go wrong here n there, and I might write “opd” instead of “OPD” once or twice.. but what matters is that I show up, do the job with full intent. Whether it’s community health or acute care, I want to be useful where it counts.

I am a dermatologist with around 2 years of work experience — not decades, but enough to've seen a good mix of skin issues that go way beyond just acne and rashes. People think derm means creams and face packs, but trust me, you deal with everything from fungal chaos to hairfall that’s ruining someone’s peace to skin allergies no one can figure out. Sometimes even diagnosing systemic problems that just *show up* on skin first. In these 2 yrs, I’ve handled all kinds of patients – teens struggling with stubborn acne, adults dealing with pigmentation or chronic eczema, even those scary sudden outbreaks where you don't even know where to start. I focus on getting the diagnosis right before throwing meds around — which takes time but saves a lot of trouble later. Also, I do both medical dermatology and a bit of cosmetic stuff — nothing fancy or oversold, just practical solutions like chemical peels, basic anti-ageing regimens, and scar treatments. But tbh, I never rush to procedures unless I know the skin’s ready. That’s one thing I stick to. Sometimes, patients come in after trying 5 different products they saw online or used someone else’s prescription — and then things get trickier. But I actually like those cases ‘cause they remind me how important it is to listen, like *really* listen. Grammar might slip here or ther (did I spell eczema right lol?), but I make sure the patient doesn’t feel like they’re being judged or rushed. Whether it’s a scalp patch or full-blown flare-up, I try to help them understand their skin better — not just fix it once and forget.

I am a general physician with 8 years of practice, mostly in urban clinics and semi-rural setups. I began working right after MBBS in a govt hospital in Kerala, and wow — first few months were chaotic, not gonna lie. Since then, I’ve seen 1000s of patients with all kinds of cases — fevers, uncontrolled diabetes, asthma, infections, you name it. I usually work with working-class patients, and that changed how I treat — people don’t always have time or money for fancy tests, so I focus on smart clinical diagnosis and practical treatment. Over time, I’ve developed an interest in preventive care — like helping young adults with early metabolic issues. I also counsel a lot on diet, sleep, and stress — more than half the problems start there anyway. I did a certification in evidence-based practice last year, and I keep learning stuff online. I’m not perfect (nobody is), but I care. I show up, I listen, I adjust when I’m wrong. Every patient needs something slightly different. That’s what keeps this work alive for me.

I am working in oral cancer diagnosis for over 10 years now and honestly, it’s been a long journey with a lot of ups n some confusion too. I didn’t exactly plan to specialize in this field at first, but once I got into it, I realised how critical and often overlooked early detection really is. Every day I deal with cases that remind me why this work really matters—sometimes ppl come in late, sometimes way too early, and figuring out what’s what isn’t always clear cut. My main focus is on identifying precancerous lesions, tracking suspicious oral changes, and helping both patients and general practitioners understand what’s going on beneath the surface. I deal a lot with biopsy procedures, imaging interpretation, oral cytology, and just knowing the patterns of malignancy vs benign stuff. Sometimes its subtle. Sometimes it screams at you, but most of the time, it whispers. And you’ve gotta pay attention to that whisper. I’ve spent these years refining my skill in clinical evaluation—spotting those early warning signs that even experienced eyes might miss. It's not just about what you see, but also how you listen. Patients don't always come in saying “I think I have cancer,” sometimes it's “my tongue feels weird” or “there's a small patch inside my cheek I didn't notice before.” That’s when you gotta slow down and really check. I work closely with ENT specialists, oncologists, and dental surgeons to make sure diagnosis isn’t just accurate but also timely. Coordination makes a big differnce—esp in borderline cases. Not gonna lie, some days are mentally exhausting, but I guess that’s part of the job when lives are literally hinging on early detection. While I don’t really keep track of titles or awards (not that many tbh), I’ve been part of many academic discussions, tumor board meetings, and I do mentor junior docs sometimes when they’re starting out with oral pathology cases. It helps me stay grounded and think twice about my own assumptions too. If you're worried about something—white patches, non-healing ulcers, or just discomfort that doesn’t go away—don’t wait too long. Seriously. Better to check early and be sure than regret it later.

I am a periodontist who really care about making gum health better for my patients, and honestly sometimes I think that’s the most overlooked part of dentistry. My work mostly focus on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum disease, but that doesn’t really cover it all. I spend a lot of time with scaling and root planing, flap surgeries, bone grafts, and also implant-related soft tissue procedures—things that sound heavy but can be done gently if you put patient comfort at the center. I learned early that precision matters, but compassion matter just as much. Many people walk into my clinic anxious or already in pain, and I don’t want them to feel like just another case file. I try to keep the space calm, explaining every step in simple words, because dental treatments can feel confusing and honestly a bit intimidating. Sometimes a patient just need someone to pause and listen. That’s as important as the surgery itself. I’ve seen how fear of treatment can stop people from coming until the problem gets worst, so I really push myself to create trust and make every visit less stressful. Maybe not always easy, but that’s the goal. Another part of my practice is long-term gum maintenance. Periodontal care is not a one-time fix—it’s something that stays with you. I help patients understand how their gum health ties directly with overall wellness. Many don’t realize gum disease can link with systemic issues like heart problems or diabetes. When they understand that connection, they usually get more motivated to stay consistent. Education is part of treatment for me, not an extra. Whether I’m handling a complex periodontal surgery or something more routine, I keep that balance of expertise and empathy. I know the technical side of things is crucial, but I also know patients leave remembering how they felt during the process. My aim is not just healthy gums but also helping someone walk out feeling more confident about their smile, and more comfortable in their day-to-day life. Maybe that sound simple, but for me it’s the core of why I do this work!

I am a General Practitioner with a pretty wide range of clinical experience, both in hospital-based care and telemedicine setups. My journey started with an internship at Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences, which honestly gave me a good taste of real-time hospital life — the rush, the unpredictability, and just figuring things out while you’re in it. I spent four years at Aware Gleneagles Global Hospitals in L.B. Nagar, Hyderabad, where I was handling a mix of cases, from routine medical issues to some high-pressure emergency stuff. That place really sharpened my reflexes and made me more confident with patient decision-making. After that, I worked for about 3 yrs as the Chief Medical Officer at Sri Radhika Multispeciality Hospital, Balapur. That role was quite different. More responsibility, obviously, and had to manage things beyond just patient care — team coordination, protocol supervision, you know, those kind of things that don’t get taught in med school. At the same time, I was also doing freelance on-call shifts in various other hospitals, mostly covering ICU duties. I’ve independently managed 20-bedded ICU and Emergency units, sometimes for whole night shifts. Tough days... but I’d say those nights taught me what medical resilience actually means. On the digital side, I’ve been doing teleconsultation for quite a while now. I worked as a GP with Mosaic Wellness and also with Truemed’s online platform. Telemedicine’s been a good shift — not easy at first, but I figured out how to guide patients even when I can't physically examine them. Definitely helped me build stronger communication skills and pattern recognition — not everything needs a CT scan right away, sometimes just listening does the job. Still learning honestly, and still trying to get better at connecting with each person who reaches out, whether online or at the bedside. Not a fan of overcomplicating things — I just try to keep it straight and do what’s needed without wasting time. Some days go smooth, some don’t... but that’s part of the job I guess.

I am a doctor who completed my MBBS in 2022 and since then my path’s been kind of shaped by intensive work in critical care. For almost 2 years I was posted in a cardiac ICU, which honestly pushed me more than anything else I had done before. Day and night shifts where you’re dealing with unstable vitals, sudden arrests, ventilators alarms going off every hour, it sort of teaches you to stay steady even when everything feels like chaos. You don’t really forget those moments when a patient comes in crashing and the whole team has to act in seconds. That time gave me solid hands-on with cardiac cases, post-op management, and the whole range of critical situations you only read in books during undergrad. It also made me see how much tiny details matter, like titrating inotropes carefully or just picking up subtle ECG changes before things go wrong. There were days I went home completely drained, wondering if I did enough, and then there were shifts where things turned around and you feel the relief of watching someone actually stabilise. Currently I am working as a resident in Internal Medicine, which feels like a different but connected world. Internal medicine isn’t only about the acute part, it’s about digging deeper into underlying disease, figuring patterns, managing long-term care. I get to deal with a mix — diabetes, hypertension, infections, renal issues, respiratory flares — and also tie them back to how they complicate heart health. That blend of ICU background with internal medicine training helps me see patients more wholisticly, not just as isolated conditions but as a whole picture that needs balance. Still learning everyday honestly. Some cases are straightforward, others confusing, and sometimes you realize patients don’t always follow the protocols we write for them — they bring their own realities, their struggles, and we have to adjust. I try to keep my approach simple, clear communication, no unnecessary panic but also no delay when action is needed. It’s not perfect and I don’t pretend to know all answers, but I keep working toward being better at connecting clinical knowledge with the human side of care.

I am 30 years old now and sometimes I feel like that number already carry a lot behind it. I finished my medical training step by step, learning the basics first and then slowly getting deeper into patient care. Those early years were full of trial, long postings, and days when you hardly know if you are moving in the right direction or not. But every ward round, every late call at night kinda built me into the doctor I am still becoming. Being at this stage in my career gives me a strange mix of confidence and also this constant reminder that medicine is huge, you never stop catching up. I’ve worked in different setups, managed patients with chronic conditions and also acute emergencies. The balance between theory from books and the raw reality of sick ppl in front of you is something I had to learn the harder way. Sometimes you go by guidelines, other times you trust instincts that only come after facing the same problem 20 times. I try to keep my practice grounded, meaning not just focusing on lab values or reports but also listening to what the patient is saying — or even what they are not saying. At 30, I feel I still got a lot to walk ahead, but at the same time I already carry experiences that shaped how I look at diabetes, heart disease, infections, or renal cases. My approach is not about rushing but more like connecting the small dots, finding what went missing in their routine, why meds not working, why symptoms keep coming back. Some days I feel exhausted, yes. Other days I see recovery that makes all the fatigue lighter. I don’t want to paint a perfect picture, cause medicine isn’t that way. It’s messy, demanding, sometimes unfair... but still it gives meaning. And for me, at 30 years, this is only the beginning of a longer road.

I am working in medicine for more than 15 yrs now, and during this time I dealt with both acute emergencies and chronic health conditions that demand constant follow up. From high fevers, chest infections, sudden strokes, to long standing diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, gastric troubles — I seen the full range in daily practice. Every patient walk in with their own story, and honestly no two cases are ever same, even when the diagnosis looks similar on paper. Preventive medicine also became a important part of what I do. Managing disease is one side, but guiding patients on how to stop them before they start feels equally critical. Many times I realised people don’t need another test or one more pill, they need small corrections in diet, exercise, lifestyle habits that nobody explained properly to them. Preventive care sounds simple, but it actually needs patience and clear communication, cause changing habits isn’t easy. Over the years, I learnt that acute cases teach urgency — you need to act fast, trust your training and not freeze when alarms go off. Chronic conditions, on the other hand, teach consistency. You can’t push sugar or blood pressure into control overnight, it’s about steady monitoring, regular adjustments, and also convincing the patient to stay on track when they feel fine and want to stop meds. Both sides of medicine challenge you differently, but also shape you into more balanced doctor. I keep my approach direct, not overloaded with heavy terms. I like to explain to patients in plain words what’s going wrong and how we can fix it together. Some days are tiring, sometimes frustrating when progress is slow, but other times you see health actually improving and it reminds you why you started. 15 yrs later I still feel like there’s more to learn, but I also know I carry enough experience now to manage complex cases with confidence while still keeping the human side of care alive.