Our Verified Medical Experts — page 22

I am a general surgeon by training and for 4 years I worked as specialist doctor in the dept of general surgery at District hospital Eluru. That time shaped much of my professional approach, because in a govt set up you face every kind of case, from routine hernias to complex abdominal emergencies, trauma, piles, fistula, thyroid or breast cases. The caseload is heavy, the decisions fast, and it really teaches you how to balance patient safety with limited resources. Most days I was involved in outpatient clinics where patients come with common surgical problems but also a lot of hidden concerns that require careful listening. In the OT I performed and assisted on a wide range of general surgery procedures, both elective and emergency. The exposure to gastrointestinal issues, trauma care, vascular conditions and post op management gave me practical experiance that no book can cover. Sometimes you had to improvise, sometimes just follow protocol strictly, and both skills are valuable. My work also extended to handling urgent cases in casualty, coordinating with anaesthesia and other departments, making sure patients got the right treatment in time. Over the years I became more confident in pre operative assesment, surgical planning, and post operative follow ups. I also kept focus on patient education—explaining to them in simple language what is happening, what surgery means, and what recovery looks like. Many patients come anxious, and reducing that fear is as important as the operation itself. I see myself not only as a surgeon but also as someone committed to building trust with patients. That is why I always try to combine clinical skill with a humane approach. Working in Eluru taught me discipline, team work and patience. It gave me strong foundation in general surgery which I continue to build upon.

I am Dr Sagar Sharma, working as dermatologist for more than 7 years now, and during this time I got to handle a really wide range of skin, hair and nail related conditions. My practice is not just about writing prescriptions, it’s more about listening carefully, explaining the problem in simple words and then finding a plan that is both scientific and also practical for the patient to follow. I have worked in some of the best hospitals, where exposure to complex and challnging cases taught me the value of precision and patience in diagnosis. Dermatology for me cover everything from everyday issues like acne, pigmentation and hairfall to more complicated autoimmune skin disease, infections, allergies and chronic conditions. I also perform minor dermatological procedures and use advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies when needed. But I still think the main part is patient comfort and trust, because without that even the best tech won’t give best results. Over the years I became more interested in using evidence based protocols while still keeping treatment patient-friendly. Many patients come with fear or confusion about their skin problems, and my role is to give clear advice without making it overwhelming. In addition to medical management, I focus on preventive dermatology too, helping people understand how lifestyle and daily habits affect their skin health in long run. Ethics and professionalism guide my work every day, whether in a busy OPD or in follow-up consultations. I want my patients to feel supported, to know they can ask questions freely and receive honest answers. This approach, along with continuous learning and keeping up with latest research, is what keeps me motivated to grow in my field.

I am a medical doctor with MBBS degree and about 10 yrs of hands on experience working with patients from all walks of life. Over these years I have dealt with almost everything that comes to general practice — from fevers, infections, hypertension, diabetes to more complicated cases that need continous monitoring and follow up. My work has taken me through OPD consultations, emergency duties and ward management, and each role gave me different set of skills that shaped how I look at patient care. I try to keep my focus on practical and ethical medicine, where treatment is not only about prescribing drugs but also about helping people understand their condition, lifestyle changes and long term prevention. I have seen how small conversations make a huge diference for patients who feel lost or scared about their diagnosis. My approach is to listen carefully, explain in clear terms and give care that is backed by evidence but still feels personal. Over the decade I got more confident in handling acute medical emergencies, stabilizing patients and coordinating with specialist teams when needed. Working with diverse cases taught me patience and flexibility—sometimes what looks simple at first is much more serious, and sometimes a complex looking case turns out to be managed with basic careful steps. I believe these lessons make me more balanced as a clinician. Looking forward, my aim is to keep improving by staying updated with modern guidelines, medical research and preventive strategies. I see myself not only as someone who treat disease but also as a guide helping people stay healthier in the long run. For me, every successful recovery and every smile from a patient is an achievement bigger than anything else.

I am a dentist by training and also a cosmetologist, working for a little over 2 years now as junior doctor at Thirumala Institute of Dental Sciences. Most of my days are filled with treating common dental problems but also handling bit more complex conditions where precision matter a lot, like root canal treatments, restorative work, gum issues and oral lesions. What i realised early is that patient comfort is not just about less pain but about how much time you give them, explaining each step in plain words. That trust building is actualy the strongest tool i carry into the clinic. I got chance to manage a wide range of cases and each taught me somehing different – like how a simple cavity can hide deeper pathology, or how lifestyle and oral habits completely change the outcome of treatment. Working under guidance of seniors in institute gave me solid foundation in diagnosis, treatment planning and follow up protocols. My interest slowly expanded toward cosmetic side of dentistry, where small corrections in smile design or teeth alignment makes patient feel like new version of themself. Cosmetology training further shaped me, becuse now i can link oral health with overall facial aesthetics. A lot of my work involve counseling patients about safe options, advanced skin and facial procedures, and making sure it blend well with their dental treatments. I also like that i can offer a comprehensive care approach – from fixing tooth pain to enhancing appearance, all in one roof. I focus on ethical practice, no unnecessary procedures, and evidence based methods. I also keep myself updated with new dental imaging and cosmetic techniques, attending CME programs whenever possible. At times it feels challenging, balancing clinical duty with continuous learning, but i feel that is what keeps me motivated. I want my patients to feel they can ask me anything, whether it is about oral hygiene or a cosmetic worry, and get an honest, practical answer rather than complicated medical jargon.

I am in my 3rd year MD Pediatrics residency right now and everyday feel like both challange and lesson. Working with kids means you dont just look at disease, you look at family, growth, emotions all together. In wards I manage all kinds of pediatric cases—newborn care, infectious illnesses, nutrition related disorders, emergency conditions like sepsis or resp distress. Sometimes nights are long, especially when a small child struggling with fever or dehydration, and you just focus on stabilising them fast. During this residency I learnt to balance clincal knowledge with patience, cause children respond diff than adults and require extra gentle handling. My training keeps me busy with diagnostic workups, interpreting investigations, and designing treatment plans that are both safe and evidence-based. At the same time I try to counsel parents properly, explain things in simple language, cause anxious parents can make situation harder if they dont understand what’s happening. I do rotations in NICU, PICU, OPDs and general wards, so my exposure is broad across critical care, preventive pediatrics, developmental monitoring and vaccinations. Many days I see cases of asthma, anemia, malnutrition, congenital problems, and some rare syndromes too. Every patient adds to my confidence but also reminds me of responsibility we carry as doctors. Being in residency is demanding—sleepless shifts, academic seminars, case presentations—but it gives me solid foundation to become a complete pediatrician. I see myself growing into a clinician who is not only skilled in treating but also in guiding families towards better health practices, hygiene, diet and timely followups. Research and continual learning are also parts of my training, and I try to keep up with new protocols even when time is short. For me, pediatrics is not only about treating sick children but ensuring their long-term wellbeing, and this belief is what keeps me motivated even on toughest duty days.

I am working since 2 yrs with a mobile medical unit, and honestly that experience shaped me more than anything in textbooks. We travelled across rural belts, slums, places where access to even basic health care was missing, and provided free consultation and treatment for the poor and depressed class. In those settings you dont just treat fevers or wounds, you learn how to listen, how to explain in simple words, how to build trust when people are scared of hospitals. I handled wide range of general medical cases—seasonal infections, malnutrition, hypertension, diabetes screening, antenatal checkups, even small emergencies where quick action mattered. Many days were long and rough, but the direct contact with patients taught me patience and empathy in ways no training module can explain. I focused a lot on preventive medicine too, doing health awareness camps on hygiene, vaccination, nutrition. Sometimes the job was not only giving medicines but also counseling families, guiding them on lifestyle changes, and making sure they felt cared for not just treated. I also got used to working with limited resources, which means learning improvisation, prioritizing patients, and being responsible for crucial decision-making in the field. That 2 year journey gave me strong clinical confidence, improved my diagnostic skills in challenging conditions, and helped me understand community health at ground level. I continue to carry those lessons in my practice today—keeping patient dignity first, respecting their struggles, and ensuring ethical and evidence based care no matter the circumstance.

I am a Dental Surgeon with 7 years of clinical expereince, and over this time I hv been able to build a practice that focus not just on treating dental issues but also on making the patient feel safe and informed. My core specialization is in Pediatric Dentistry, a field I choose becaus working with children requires not only clinical skill but also patience, empathy and ability to communicate at their level. I spend a lot of time explaining to parents abt preventive oral care, diet and small daily habits that can protect teeth and gums in long run. I treat a wide range of cases, from routine dental checkups to more complex pediatric procedures, and I make sure each plan is tailored according to the child’s needs. Many of my young patients come with dental anxiety, and I use simple but effective behaviour management techniques to help them relax. Beyond children, I also handle general dentistry cases whenever required, but my main focus stays with pediatric oral health. My approach is always evidence-based and patient centered, using modern diagnostic tools and treatment methods while balancing them with comfort and affordability. I give importance to preventive dentistry because catching small issues early means saving children from pain and parents from costly treatments. Oral health education is something I feel strongly abt, and I keep engaging with families to raise awareness around cavities, gum disease and importance of regular checkups. Over the years, I hv seen how good communication changes the way a child accept treatment. Building trust with both patient and parent is something I consider one of my strongest skills. Every case adds to my learning, and I continue to refine my practice by staying updated with new techniques in pediatric dentistry. My commitment is not just to solve immediate problems but to create long term habits that support healthy smiles for life.

I am a dentist with 4 year experience working in clinical dentistry and most of my journey so far has been in diff kind of setups like dental chains, trust hospitals and also private practice. That mix really taught me how diff the patient expectations can be, and how important it is to adapt treatment style without loosing focus on quality. My daily work usually covers general dentistry procedures like restorations, root canal treatments, extractions, scaling, dentures and capping, but I also handle braces & aligners, implants and gum related cases. Some days are routine cleanings, other days are long sittings with anxious patients who need both medical care and reassurance, and honestly I feel the second part is just as important. Working across multiple hospitals gave me exposure to a broad range of dental conditions – from common cavities to complex tooth replacement cases – and also gave me the confidence to manage emergency scenarios with clarity. I realised early that building trust through communication is key. Patients often come with fear or hesitation, and by explaining procedures in simple words I try to make them more relaxed before we start. I pay attention not just to the technical precision of treatment but also to comfort, because no one forgets how they were made to feel in the chair. Over these years I gained a deeper understanding of preventive dentistry too. Educating patients about oral hygiene, gum health and the connection between dental care and overall health has been something I keep stressing in daily practice. I also learnt to balance speed with accuracy, knowing when to move quickly and when to pause and re-check. Every case, even a simple filling, matters equally because it shapes trust. Right now I look forward to keep refining my skills in restorative and aesthetic dentistry, while also taking on more challenging cases that involve surgical intervention or complex orthodontics. My goal is straightforward – give safe, evidence based treatment that patients can rely on, and keep growing in this field without losing that basic empathy which made me choose dentistry in first place.

I am a physician with a journey that stretched over many years across different departments and roles, each adding something new to my skill set. My career started in July 2011 with a year-long rotatory internship at Medical College Hospital. That’s where I first learnt the essential clinical procedures like IV cannulation, Ryle’s tube insertion, Foley’s catheterization, normal vaginal deliveries with episiotomy and repair, surgical sutures, blood transfusion, even applying temporary slab for fractures. It was hectic but gave me that base confidence in managing real patients. In 2012 I moved into a housestaffship in Paediatric surgery, spending one year working closely with children. That taught me the finer patience needed in cannulation and phlebotomy in pediatric patients, plus constant monitoring of post-operative cases. From 2014 to 2017 I entered a full three-year residency in Medicine, and here my training deepened—learning systematic history taking, working towards a solid provisional diagnosis, interpreting CT scans (brain, chest, abdomen), and managing emergencies both in medical and general wards. I performed advanced procedures like central line cannulation, intubation, percutaneous biopsy, intraarticular injections, and managed critical care patients along with rheumatology conditions. Later, in Basirhat Superspeciality Hospital (2017–2018) I worked as contractual medical officer and bed-in-charge, balancing both IPD and OPD medicine patients. The following year, I continued as consultant at GNRC Medical in General Medicine, again managing broad-spectrum medical cases. From 2019 to 2022, I worked at IPGMER & SSKM Hospital in the Department of Medicine as RMO cum clinical tutor, where apart from emergencies and chronic disease care, I also taught undergraduate and postgraduate students. Teaching brought a new dimension, pushing me to be more precise and updated. In April 2022 I joined residency in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology at IPGMER. Over three years, I gained direct experience managing complicated autoimmune disorders like SLE, systemic sclerosis, myositis, RA, ankylosing spondylitis, along with autoimmune eye and lung disease. I performed salivary gland and kidney biopsies, intraarticular injections across major and small joints, managed biologic infusions, and learnt immunology lab interpretations—ANA, ANCA, ENA, myositis profile, autoimmune encephalitis panels, and musculoskeletal USG guided interventions. Right now, I am serving as Senior Resident in the Rheumatology department at IPGMER. Looking back, the mix of emergency medicine, general medicine, pediatrics, rheumatology and teaching has shaped me into a clinician who can handle complex, multidisciplinary cases while still keeping patient-centered care at the core.

I am a physiotherapist with about 8 yrs in this field, working day to day with patients who come with very differnt needs, from acute injury cases to long term rehab goals. Over this time I got to learn how to balance pain management, mobility training, and preventive strategies in real life setting, not just theory. Many of my patients come with conditions like post fracture stiffness, arthritis related pain, sports injuries or chronic back issues, and my focus is always on restoring their function in a way that fits their lifestyle rather than just quick fix. I do a lot of work in rehabilitation, both after surgery and after trauma, and I know how much patience and persistence it take for a person to slowly recover. Sometimes progress feel slow, but I keep the treatment plan flexible, using exercise therapy, posture correction, manual therapy and simple home routines that keep the recovery sustainable. Preventive care is another area I give attention to, because preventing injuries, especially in people who have risk like poor posture, diabetes or repetitive strain, is as important as treating them after. My approach is clinical but also empathetic, I spend time in communication, understanding the patients concern, their daily challenges, even small things like difficulty in climbing stairs or lifting their child. Those details help me design the rehab plan better. Over 8 years I worked with wide patient groups—children, elderly, athletes, office goers—and that exposure made me confident in adapting techniques across situations. At core, I believe physiotherapy is not only about exercises but about giving people back their independence, dignity and confidence in their own body. Each case teaches me something new, and I carry that into my practice everyday. I try to keep my care practical, evidence based, but also warm, because I know recovery is not only physical, it is emotional too.