Dr. Adarsh Kumar
Experience: | 2 years |
Education: | Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore |
Academic degree: | MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) |
Area of specialization: | I am a general physician who kinda thrives in the middle of that everyday mix of things—like infections one day, a hypertensive crisis the next, someone coming in with weird stomach pain or maybe a chesty cough that just won’t go away. I don’t limit my work to just one system honestly—whether it's diabetes, HTN, GI issues or something more urgent like a dengue with falling counts... I like piecing things together, fast when it’s needed but also slow enough to not miss the quiet signs.
Sometimes I think the hardest part isn’t the diagnosis itself, but making sure the patient actually gets why it matters... why their BP meds aren’t optional or why we need to talk about diet again (even if we alreddy did it twice). That kind of education part—yeah, I’m really into that. Not in a lecture-y way, just more like making sure we’re on the same page before they leave.
My thing is also making decisions that aren't just right for now, but for long run too—like not just treating an infection but thinking why it keeps happening? Or trying to catch sugar issues before they mess up kidneys or eyes. I do follow evidence-based stuff mostly, but sometimes you gotta read between the lines too—what works in books doesn’t always work the same in real life settings.
Emergency cases push you in different ways and I try staying prepped for that too. It’s stressful, but kinda rewarding when you see things turn around. I like being that first stop—like when a patient doesn’t know where to start, and I can help map it out for them, or at least point ‘em the right way. |
Achievements: | I am still kinda proud to say I was awarded Best Outgoing Student in our 2018 batch—honestly didn’t expect it at first, but guess all those late nights and constant rounds did count for something. It wasn’t just grades (tho those mattered too), but like the whole mix—clinical stuff, how we dealt with real patients, being on time, showing up, and actually caring about the work even when you were running on two hours of sleep, haha. That recognition meant a lot. Made me feel like I wasn’t just studying medicine—I was becoming part of it. Definitely shaped how I see patient care now too, like it’s not only about knowing answers but actually showing up with your full focus & empathy. |
I am someone who learned a lot (and honestly un-learned a few things too) while working in the Medicine Dept at Govt Wenlock Hospital in Mangalore. It's one of those busy public hospitals where the learning never really stops. That place really taught me what internal medicine feels like when you’re in the middle of real-time decision making, with limited resources but loads of responsibility. Most days I’d be dealing with everything from infectious diseases and metabolic syndromes to cardiac cases and COPD flare-ups. The volume was insane at times, but it made me quicker, sharper, more grounded. It wasn’t just about diagnosis or prescriptions either—it was about seeing the person behind the illness, figuring out how to help when options were few, and learning from seniors who’d handled it all before. I worked closely with consultants and other team members who were super supportive, even when things got hectic... which was almost everyday honestly. Emergencies were a big part of the day-to-day. And that environment sort of wired me to think on my feet, without losing sight of empathy or ethics—still try hard to hold on to that balance. That job also made me understand how crucial patient education and prevention can be, especially in govt setups where follow-up isn’t always guaranteed. I guess what sticks with me most from Wenlock is that no matter how complex or overwhelming a case looks at first, a structured, compassionate approach makes a difference. Whether someone comes in with a long-standing chronic condition or something more urgent, I try to go beyond just treating symptoms—like really look into their story, their context. That experience really shaped how I approach care today—with attention, patience, and a bit more humility than when I started.
