Dr. Purnima Margekar
Experience: | 17 years |
Education: | Gajra Raja Medical College, Gwalior |
Academic degree: | MD (Doctor of Medicine) |
Area of specialization: | I am usually focused on treating kids with everything from asthma attacks that show up randomly (they always do at night somehow) to those tricky skin issues that just don’t respond right away. Allergies? yeah—food ones, seasonal, dust... I see a lot of those. I also deal with respiratory stuff—whether it's a cough that won't go away or recurrent chest congestions that worry the parents.
Infectious diseases come up daily—viral fevers, dengue cases during monsoon, even the odd typhoid. Growth & development disorders are something I keep an eye on closely, like when a child isn’t gaining weight right or milestones seems delayed—those things can’t be brushed off. I do handle nutrition concerns too—especially deficiencies in iron, vit-D or calcium which are surprisingly common!
Then there’s dermatological stuff. Parents get anxious over rashes or baby acne or that strange spot on the elbow that looks scary but mostly isn’t. I treat all that with a calm head, trying not to panic anyone. Newborn care is close to my heart—I counsel a lot of new moms, explain feeding patterns, jaundice followups, those tiny things that matter a ton.
And vaccination—well that’s a major part of my day. I try my best to explain each shot, side effects (if any), and break down govt + optional vaccines in simple terms. Some parents come in with doubts, some with panic.. my job is just to walk them through it calmly. |
Achievements: | I am someone who kinda just stuck to writing n publishing without realizing how fast it all added up. Right now I’ve got more than 10 papers out in both national and interrnational journals... some took months, others came together quicker but each one was built on real pediatric cases or hospital data that mattered. I also work as a certified trainer for Basic NRP and FBNC, which I really think matters coz training others actually makes me sharper too. It's all connected. |
I am Dr. Purnima Margekar, a pediatrician with 16+ years into this field—sometimes I still feel like I’m learning every day. I started out with my MBBS from Gajra Raja Medical College, Gwalior, then did my MD Pediatrics at Sri Aurobindo Institute, Indore. Along the way, I also went ahead and got a PG Diploma in Pediatric Nutrition from Boston Univ. That course really shifted how I approach childhood nutrition—made it way more patient-centered. My interest in neonatal and pediatric critical care took me to AIIMS Raipur for further training—honestly, some of the most intense and meaningful work I’ve done was there. Right now I’m working as a Consultant Pediatrician and Asst. Professor at a govt medical college in Raipur, which keeps me grounded in both clinical practice and academics. I also run my own clinic, where I see kids regularly and connect with parents directly—it keeps me rooted. Teaching is something I care about a lot. For more than 10 years, I’ve been involved in mentoring undergrads, PG students and nursing staff. There's a lot to be said about learning while teaching, honestly. I also work on pediatric research and have co-authored multiple studies—though I never chase publications for the sake of it, only if they help bring something useful to light. My practice focus includes neonatal care, developmental monitoring, and holistic child wellness. I often work through teleconsults too—tech has really made quality pediatric care accessible even where infrastructure is weak. I pay attention to more than just the illness: nutrition, immunization gaps, growth delays—these small things become big if not addressed early. In short, I try to combine evidence-based medicine with a human touch. Some days are smoother than others. But I stay committed to doing what’s best for every child who walks into my clinic or connects virtually—even if that means explaining the same thing to an anxious parent three diff. times. That’s part of the job I guess.
