Our Verified Medical Experts — page 17

I am a doctor who finished my MBBS from govt medical college and that was the real starting point for me in medicine. After that I trained in different areas like gastro, cardiology, ortho and also emergency medicine while working under highly skilled doctors in a superspeciality hospital. Those rotations were tough, sometimes confusing too, but each one added a new layer to my understanding of how the body works and how patients need different kind of care in each situation. In gastro I spent time learning about digestive system diseases, from simple gastritis to complicated liver issues. In cardiology I saw how heart problems can suddenly change someone’s life, one day they walk in with chest pain and next moment its an emergency. Ortho gave me exposure to bone and joint cases, fractures, arthritis, injuries that affect daily movement and quality of life. And emergency medicine, probably the most intense of all, taught me how to act quickly when time is short and the stakes are very high. Right now I am working as a general physician and emergency care provider. My day can start with routine fever or cough, shift into managing hypertension or diabetes, and then suddenly turn into an emergency case needing immediate stabilisation. I like the variety, though sometimes it feels exhausting, but I know this is what keeps me sharp. Patients come with all kinds of concerns and I try to give time to each, even if the waiting room is busy. What matters most to me is building trust with people. They may not always understand medical terms, but they understand when a doctor listens and explains patiently. I keep my approach practical, focusing on evidence based medicine but also adjusting to what is possible for each patient. It’s not always perfect, outcomes vary, but I try to keep honest and supportive throughout. Every day in this role adds to my learning, and I see myself growing with every patient I meet.

I am a surgeon by training and I completed my masters of surgery in general surgery, but along the way I also gained experience working in different specialties. That exposure made me realise surgery is not only about operating, it is about understanding the whole patient first, knowing the background issues before stepping into the OT. During training I rotated through many departments, each one teaching me something different – handling trauma cases, assisting in abdominal procedures, managing post operative care where small details like fluid balance matter a lot. General surgery became my main field because it offers such a wide scope. I deal with conditions ranging from appendicitis to hernia repairs, from wound management to gastrointestinal problems that sometimes require urgent intervention. I learned that even what looks like a “simple case” can turn unpredictable inside the theatre, and that is where patience and preparation count more than anything. I also spent time observing and assisting in areas beyond core general surgery, which gave me confidence when I face complex scenarios today. Working in emergency situations taught me to stay calm when everything feels rushed. Interacting with senior doctors at superspeciality levels exposed me to refined techniques, but also reminded me that no matter how advanced the method, the patient’s safety comes first. Now as a practicing surgeon I try to keep my care practical and approachable. I explain procedures in simple terms, even repeat things if needed, because I know patients and families often carry fear before surgery. I also focus on post operative recovery, encouraging early movement, diet adjustments, and close follow ups. My approach is not about rushing, rather about steady, safe progress. Looking back, what keeps me motivated is the balance between skill and responsibility. Surgery is demanding, long hours, sometimes exhausting, but the satisfaction when a patient recovers well makes it meaningful. I continue to grow everyday, with each case teaching me something new that no textbook could fully cover.

I am someone who started my medical journey by completing MBBS in SVMC Pondicherry, those years shaped the base of my career and also showed me how different medicine looks when you move from books into real patient care. After graduation I worked in a couple of hospitals in the department of general medicine for around a year. That phase was tough but also very important, because general medicine exposes you to all kinds of patients – fever, infections, diabetes, hypertension, emergencies that come without warning. I learned to manage both routine OPD and wards where patients needed close monitoring. Sometimes I felt nervous handling things on my own, but slowly confidence builds when you repeat the process daily. Now I am pursuing MD Microbiology at Pondicherry Govt College, and this feels like a new chapter altogether. Moving from direct clinical care to studying microorganisms and their role in disease was not an easy switch, but I wanted to understand the science that sits behind infections and lab diagnostics. In microbiology I get to work with cultures, slides, diagnostic techniques, and contribute toward guiding treatment for patients even if I am not always at the bedside. It is a different kind of satisfaction knowing the lab results you prepare will influence how a physician manages therapy outside. This combination of experience in general medicine and training in microbiology gives me a broader outlook. I understand the clinical side of how patients present, and now I also see the laboratory side of confirming diagnosis. I try to connect these two perspectives whenever possible, because medicine is strongest when clinical and lab work support each other. I see myself growing every day in this field. Some days are overwhelming with workload, other days feel repetitive, but I remind myself that even a single accurate lab report or careful observation in the ward can change outcome for a patient. For me that remains the real purpose of continuing in this profession.

I am Dr. Chandana Sarkar, working as a dental surgeon and running my own dental clinic since Feb 2024. I completed my BDS from UDMRI, affiliated to H.N.B. Uttarakhand Medical Education University, and from the very start I knew dentistry was not just about drilling or filling, but about creating comfort for patients who often walk in with pain or anxiety. Managing my own clinic gives me both freedom and responsibility, every patient who steps in depends on me for honest care and clear guidance. My main work is in conservative and aesthetic dentistry. Conservative side means I focus on preserving natural teeth, whether that is through fillings, root canal treatments, or other methods that save rather than remove. Aesthetic dentistry adds the part where I restore smiles, through shaping, polishing, or cosmetic corrections that improve confidence. I pay close attention to details because even a small adjustment can make big difference in how someone smiles or chews food. Alongside this, I also assisted in many oral surgeries during my training and later performed several procedures on my own. That exposure helped me build steady hands and more confidence in surgical settings, from extractions to minor surgical corrections. Each surgery taught me patience and precision, because in oral cavity there is no margin for carelessness. What matters most to me is the environment I create for my patients. Dentistry can feel intimidating, the chair, the instruments, the sound – all of it. I try to reduce that fear by keeping communication open, explaining step by step, sometimes even repeating things until the patient feels safe. My approach is always tailored, some need urgent relief from pain, others want long term solutions for function or appearance. For me, success is not only in finishing a procedure but in seeing the patient leave with less pain, more clarity, and sometimes with a smile they were hesitant to show before. That is what keeps me motivated to continue growing in this field, learning every day from both the challenges and the people I treat.

I am Dr. Prabhnoor Singh, MBBS, MD in Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, also a gold medalist which for me was more of a reminder of hard work than a medal itself. My clinical background is rooted in internal medicine and respiratory diseases, areas that keep me constantly engaged because lungs and metabolism connect with almost every system of the body. Over the years I worked with patients suffering from asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, sleep apnea, and other chronic respiratory problems. Each patient’s journey is different and I try to match treatment not just to the disease but also to their lifestyle and family context. I am certified in Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders by RCGP, UK, and also trained in management of lifestyle diseases like hypertension, obesity, and diabetes. I see these conditions as long battles where guidance and regular monitoring matter more than quick fixes. Sometimes patients are overwhelmed with too many instructions, so I break things down into smaller, practical steps—diet, activity, medicine adjustments. It doesn’t always go smoothly, compliance issues are common, but even small improvements matter. Critical care is another part of my practice where decisions must be fast and accurate. Managing ventilators, handling unstable patients, coordinating with ICU teams—these situations test both skill and patience. I also perform interventional pulmonology procedures such as thoracocentesis, ICD insertion, and bronchoscopy. Procedures demand precision, but they also need empathy, because patients are often anxious about the idea of instruments and scopes. My approach remains holistic and patient-centered. I believe evidence-based medicine works best when paired with compassionate care. I spend time explaining conditions, discussing prognosis honestly, and involving families in decision making. Whether it’s respiratory, metabolic, or autoimmune disorders, I aim for long-term health rather than temporary relief. Each day I remind myself that medicine is not only about curing disease, but also about supporting people through uncertainty and helping them find stability in their health.

I am a periodontist by training and for the past 2 years I worked as a clinic head and consultant periodontist across 16 clinics. Handling that many centers at once was not just about doing treatments, it was about balancing patient care, team coordination and making sure standards were maintained in every clinic. Some days I moved from one branch to another, checking complex cases, guiding junior doctors, and sometimes stepping in myself when situations needed direct intervention. As a specialist in periodontology my main focus is on gum health, prevention and treatment of periodontal disease, scaling, flap surgeries, regenerative procedures and implant related care. Gum problems may look small to patients at first, just bleeding or mild swelling, but left untreated they become chronic and damage both bone and teeth. I always try to explain this clearly, because awareness is often the first step toward compliance. Being a clinic head also exposed me to administrative side of dentistry—scheduling, resource management, setting up treatment protocols that worked in busy urban clinics as well as smaller centers. It was demanding, sometimes frustrating too, but it taught me consistency and leadership. When you are responsible for 16 clinics, you realise quickly that even a small lapse in protocol can affect dozens of patients. What kept me motivated was patient interaction itself. Whether it was a straightforward scaling or a surgical case, I saw how gum treatment can improve not just oral health but overall confidence. Many patients fear periodontal treatment thinking it will be painful, but with proper technique and communication most leave relieved and satisfied. Looking back at those two years I feel it gave me both depth in my specialty and width in terms of exposure. I had to be a clinician, a teacher, and sometimes a manager all at once. It wasn’t perfect, mistakes happened, but each day brought learning that still guides me in practice now.

I am a dental surgeon who completed my Bachelors in Dental Surgery from Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College, Pune in 2023. Those years of training shaped my basics strongly and gave me the confidence to step into clinical practice. Since then I have worked for about two years in general dentistry, handling a wide range of cases from routine scaling and fillings to more complex restorative treatments. I try to begin always with understanding the chief complaint, then taking proper history before building a treatment plan that makes sense for each patient. What I noticed early is that many patients come with anxiety or half knowledge about their dental issues. Sometimes it is just a toothache, but when you trace back you find deep cavities, gum disease or habits that have been ignored for years. My role is not just to treat, but to explain things in simple words, suggest the right procedures, and make sure they feel included in the process. Whether it is a root canal, extraction, crown, or preventive care, I like to lay out the steps so patients know what is happening and why. In these two years of practice I learned how important it is to focus on core basics. Even small steps like proper diagnosis, x-ray evaluation, and oral hygiene instructions make a huge difference in long term outcomes. I am equally interested in preventive dentistry because stopping a problem early is always better than treating it later. Still, when advanced treatment is needed I am comfortable guiding patients toward restorative or surgical care. Working in general dentistry also means being adaptable. Every day is different—morning can be a child with cavities, afternoon a middle-aged patient with sensitivity, and evening maybe an elderly person struggling with dentures. Managing that mix keeps me alert and reminds me why dentistry requires patience and consistency. I see myself as a clinician who values precision but also communication. For me the best part is when a patient leaves not only pain free but also feeling that they were heard and cared for properly. That sense of trust is what I try to build with every appointment, and it is what keeps me motivated to keep growing as a dentist.

I am a doctor trained in MBBS and MS General Surgery, and my path in medicine really shaped how I see patients and their care. From the early years of basic clinical training to the more intense surgical postings, I learned that surgery is not just about operation theatre skills but also about judgement, timing and compassion. Every case has its own story, sometimes it is a straightforward hernia repair and other times it is a complex abdominal emergency where you dont get much time to think but still must act with clarity. During my training I was exposed to a wide variety of surgical procedures, covering both elective and emergency work. Appendectomies, gall bladder surgeries, bowel resections, wound management, all formed a large part of my daily practice. What interested me deeply was the process of clinical decision making—how to interpret the history, link it with examination and diagnostic tests, then plan a management that is safe and effective. Even small decisions like when to operate and when to hold off can make a huge difference in outcomes. I also try to focus on the patient beyond the disease. Explaining the surgery in simple words, preparing them mentally, and making sure they feel supported through recovery is just as important as the procedure itself. In general surgery we often deal with patients in pain or distress, and that moment requires patience. Sometimes you feel the pressure, but it teaches you resilience and empathy. Over the years I understood that general surgery demands flexibility. You may be handling trauma in one shift, thyroid surgery the next, or managing post-operative care for a critical patient. That unpredictability is challenging but it also keeps me sharp. I value teamwork in theatre and in wards, because no surgeon can function alone, and a good outcome always comes from coordinated effort. I keep pushing myself to refine my surgical techniques and stay updated with new practices, but at the same time I never forget the core basics that were drilled into me during training. Clean technique, proper asepsis, clear communication with colleagues and patients. Those are the foundations I rely on daily. My aim is simple—to provide safe, effective surgical care and to support my patients from the first consult till the final follow up, ensuring they feel seen and cared for every step.

I am a doctor with more than 3 years of clinical experiance after completing my MBBS, most of that time working across Tamil Nadu in both rural set ups and larger multi-specialty hospitals. In those years I have served as Resident Medical Officer, Duty Medical Officer and also Chief Medical Officer, roles that gave me a wide exposure to different types of cases and patient needs. Some days were about managing emergencies in the ER where every second counted, other times it was about patiently guiding families through preventive care and chronic disease follow-up. I am comfortable working independantly when the situation required quick judgment, but I also value team based health care where coordination with nurses, paramedics and specialists made the outcome better for patients. I got used to handling OPD flow, inpatient rounds, managing records, and making sure patient care was not just reactive but also preventive. Preventive medicine and community health became an important part of my work, especially in rural areas where resources are limited and awareness about health is sometimes low. Educating patients, screening early for conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory disorders, and guiding lifestyle changes felt as important as treating an acute illness. Emergency care is something I gained strong grounding in — stabilising trauma, acute infections, cardiac issues, and poisoning cases in primary settings before referral if needed. That experience built my confidence and also taught me humility, because outcomes are not always perfect no matter how much effort you put in. Over time I learnt to balance clinical knowledge with judgement, to know when to act quick and when to observe. In summary I would say my work spans from emergency management to long-term patient care, with an emphasis on accessible and patient-centered treatment. I try to keep my approach practical, clear, and compassionate, focusing on building trust with each patient while delivering evidence-based care.

I am a medical doctor with experiance working across different clinical setups, and most of my journey revolve around internal medicine, pediatrics, diabetic care and also neurocare. From early on I learned how important it is to not just prescribe medicines but also to listen, to pick up small details in history and build treatment plans that really match what the patient is going through. In hospital setting I got used to managing both OPD crowd and inpatients, sometimes under pressure, sometimes with plenty of time to explain—but always keeping focus on clarity and patient comfort. I work a lot with developing treatment plans, whether that’s for chronic illnesses like diabetes or hypertension or acute cases where quick action matter. Keeping proper records and following patients long term taught me the value of consistency. Sometimes it feels repetitive, but then you realize how much trust patients place when you remember every small detail about their case. I am also comfortable with counseling on lifestyle changes, preventive medicine and just guiding families through the uncertainty of illness. That part of work often need more patience than the actual clinical treatment. Over the years I have developed confidence in diagnosing a wide range of illness, but I never think of myself as working alone. Collaborating with other medical professionals, coordinating with nursing teams, and adjusting to sudden situations in emergencies made me more adaptable. Being appointed to leadership roles in clinics and wards gave me an outlook on how teamwork shapes patient outcome, not just individual skill. I try to balance empathy with professionalism—meaning I want patients to feel safe enough to share but also know that their treatment is grounded in evidence based practice. Some days the load feels heavy, but that same responsibility is what make me stay grounded. At the end of it, my commitment is to deliver care that is both effective and humane, and to keep learning while doing it.