Our Verified Medical Experts — page 27

I am a dermatologist who like to think of skin not just as an organ but as something that reflects both health and confidence. Over the years I shaped my practice with special focus on laser treatments and aesthetics, areas where science meet art in a very real way. Whether it’s working on acne scars, pigmentation, hair reduction or advanced rejuvenation, I rely on evidence based protocols while also tailoring each plan to the patient’s unique concerns. Day to day, my work balance clinical dermatology with procedures that demand precision and patience. In OPD I see everything from chronic eczema, psoriasis, fungal infections to simple seasonal allergies. But when I step into aesthetic side, I am often doing laser sessions, chemical peels, fillers, botox and other corrective techniques. The shift from treating disease to enhancing appearance taught me that dermatology is not one dimensional—its about restoring comfort, confidence and sometimes even identity. Laser dermatology has become an area where I keep updating myself continously. The technology is evolving fast and I make it a point to understand the physics behind machines, safety protocols, post procedure care, all the small details that decide outcome. A small adjustment in fluence or pulse duration can mean difference between smooth healing or complications, so I keep my approach meticulous yet flexible. I also believe in being open with patients, explaining clearly what each treatment can do and also what it cannot. Setting realistic expectations is as important as the procedure itself. In aesthetics there is always pressure for quick results, but I focus more on sustainable, safe improvements. Sometimes this means saying no to unnecessary interventions, and patients usually appreciate that honesty. Those experiences, from routine rashes to high end cosmetic sessions, have made me see dermatology as a bridge—between health and beauty, medicine and psychology. My aim remains same: to offer holistic skin care where medical accuracy, technology, and empathy come together.

I am someone who learnt early that hands-on work matters way more than just reading about it. Starting off as a Junior Resident at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi—those shifts were long, hectic, barely time to sit down, but honestly, that’s where I first got used to real-world pressure. Then moved into Senior Residency at GMC Mewat, where the setup was totally diff. Less resources maybe, but more raw cases, more decision-making on your own. It actually taught me how to work smart, not just fast. Later I took a turn toward something I really got drawn into—hair restoration. Worked as a Hair Transplant Specialist at Hairfree and Hairgrow Clinic in Gurugram. That’s where I really learnt to combine clinical precision with aesthetic sense. You can’t treat it like a routine procedure... every hairline needs planning, symmetry, and patience (also yeah a steady hand). Then I worked as a Consultant at Sethi Hospital Gurugram, managed a wide range of derm cases there—each day felt diff. Sometimes acne flares, sometimes tricky pigmentation, sometimes unexpected reactions. You gotta stay alert for stuff textbooks never warned you about. Now I run my own space—Skintastic Skin and Physiotherapy Clinic in Gurugram—where I work as the Senior Consultant. Here, I finally get to set the tone for how we treat people, not just what we treat. Whether it's laser work or acne scars or just someone looking for clarity about their skin, I try to keep the approach human. Talk first, treat second. No pushy stuff, no one-size-fits-all formulas. Just honest plans, custom to each patient. And I kinda like that I get to stay connected with every part of the process—seeing, doing, following-up. Feels more real that way.

I am a practicing gynaecologist and kinda juggling multiple roles lately. I started out as an MO in a private hospital in Gujarat—did that for 6 months right after med school. It was intense, not just the hours but the sheer range of things I had to manage back then... felt like every shift taught me something new, or confused me a bit more, ha. For the past 4+ years now, I’ve been running my own private clinic, focusing mainly on women's health, maternal care, menstrual issues, infertility basics and all sorts of everyday gynae concerns that walk into a opd. It’s hands-on, sometimes hectic, but I like being directly involved with my patients. They remember small things you said a year ago and I think, ohh right I need to be extra careful with the little reassurances too, not just meds. Alongside that, I work with the Nagpur Municipal Corporation as a full-time medical officer (FTMO). That side of work is more structured, public health oriented—you see things at a system level, what goes wrong in maternal mortality chains, vaccination gaps, family planning programs, etc. It’s a whole other dimension compared to private practice and honestly keeps me grounded in the bigger picture of why we do all this. Sometimes it's too much all together—clinic, gov work, random emergencies—but I also feel like this mix keeps me in touch with both clinical detail and community impact. And maybe that's where I’m headed long term, still figuring it out tbh. But right now, this balance of personal care + public service feels kinda right.

I am a consultant in Orthopaedics—mainly focused on joint replacement, arthroscopy and spine surgery, which honestly kinda covers the most frustrating pain areas for many patients. Whether it's a worn-out knee that just won’t let someone walk to the gate without pain, or a rotator cuff that keeps flaring up each night... these things really affect how someone lives their day. And ya, spine issues... different league altogether. They creep in slow but hit hard when they do. I usually start by figuring out how much we can manage conservatively—physio, posture work, medications—because rushing into surgery’s not always the answer. But when that line comes, whether it's total knee replacement or a lumbar decompression or even a shoulder scope to clear up a nagging tear, I want patients to feel sure—like really sure—about what’s next. Clear talk, straight expectations, that kind of stuff. Every joint behaves different depending on who's using it, how they’ve used it over the years, and honestly, how they’re wired emotionally. That’s one thing books never really taught, but real-life cases did. You look at X-ray and it tells you one thing, but the patient's face tells a whole different story. Balancing that has been part of my learning curve and I still catch myself recalibrating things sometimes. Arthroscopic procedures have been a real gamechanger btw—minimal cuts, quicker return to movement, especially for younger, active folks who just can’t stay down for weeks. But even elderly joint replacement patients surprise me with their bounceback if rehab's done right. I try to stay updated with evolving surgical techniques, not like chasing every shiny tool out there, but the ones that actually help recovery and pain outcomes. I keep things practical. Not fancy language, not pushing fear. Just fixing what needs to be fixed, at the pace that fits that person.

I am Dr Chintan N Patel, working as an Orthopaedic surgeon for more than 10 yrs now, and in that time the numbers have grown bigger than I ever thought—20,000+ surgeries, 40,000+ interventional procedures, and more than 3,00,000 patients walked out hopefully happier and stronger. But for me it’s never only about the numbers, every case feels like a reminder of how delicate bones, joints, muscles can be and how precise we have to be fixing them. My work moves across joint replacements, trauma cases, arthroscopy, spine problems, sports injuries, and chronic pain that wears ppl down slowly. Sometimes it’s about saving mobility, other times just about restoring dignity in daily life. I try to keep balance between using advanced surgical techniques and also guiding rehabilitation properly, because surgery doesn’t end at the OT table. Over the yrs I got used to long hours, tricky decisions and those few moments of doubt before a complex spine or joint replacement. But then seeing a patient walk without pain after months, or a kid return to sports after repair—it makes all the messy, tiring parts worth it. I also learnt to respect small steps in recovery, not only big results. I keep my approach straight—patient centered, evidence based, and honest in expectations. Medicine is not magic, but with skill and care outcomes can be close to it. My focus ahead is to continue refining techniques, keep learning, and above all stay grounded in the trust families place in me.

I am working in dermatology for the past 3 years as a junior resident at Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences, and those years shaped me more than I expected. Dermatology may look from outside as just skin deep, but in reality it is a mix of medicine, surgery, aesthetics and even psychology. In OPD I handled wide range of skin, hair and nail problems—from common things like acne, fungal infections, eczema to chronic autoimmune diseases like psoriasis and vitiligo. Each case felt different because behind every rash or lesion there was a person with their own struggle, fear or hope. In wards I managed tougher cases, sometimes systemic illnesses with cutaneous manifestations, sometimes life threatening conditions that needed quick recognition and intervention. Procedures were also part of my daily work—skin biopsies, intralesional injections, cryotherapy, electrocautery, chemical peels and laser sessions under guidance. Those practical moments taught me the value of precision, patience, and communication with the patient while doing even small interventions. I also learned the importance of evidence based approach, reading guidelines, reviewing cases, and discussing in departmental rounds. Academics like seminars, journal clubs and case presentations pushed me to stay updated and confident in my field. Working as a resident also meant late nights, emergency calls for drug reactions, urticaria, severe infections. Some days were exhausting, but they gave me resilience and made me see dermatology not just as cosmetic speciality but a branch that saves lives too. I also enjoyed the aesthetics side—helping patients with scars, pigmentation, or hair problems, guiding them on realistic expectations, using treatments like lasers or peels with careful counselling. For me dermatology is about balance: treating disease with accuracy, restoring skin health, but also respecting the emotional side of how people feel in their own skin. These 3 years gave me both technical skill and human perspective, and I carry that into every patient interaction, trying to keep care simple, honest and effective.

I am an orthopaedic surgeon who trained at AIIMS for more than 6 yrs, where I learnt not just the surgical skills but also the discipline needed to handle high pressure cases day after day. Later I moved to South Korea for an international fellowship in joint replacement and sports related surgery, that experience was different.. new techniques, new way of looking at biomechanics, and lot of exposure to minimally invasive approaches. Working in such varied setups shaped the way I approach patients now, balancing evidence based medicine with practical decisions that actually fit into their lives. I am also a Member of MNAMS and the Royal College of Surgeons, England, associations that keep me rooted in academic standards and clinical updates. Along the way I completed a Diploma in Football Medicine from FIFA Switzerland, cause sports injuries are not just about the body but also about getting athletes back to play safely, and sometimes faster than they think possible. Day to day my practice revolves around complex joint replacements, arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, and trauma care, but what drives me more is the chance to sit down with patients, explain in simple words what’s happening inside their joints or spine, and to plan treatment that makes sense to them. Surgery is one part, but rehabilitation and long term outcome is where true success lies. Over the years I realised that orthopaedics is a mix of precision and patience. Every fracture, every torn ligament, every worn out joint has its own story, and I try to respect that while choosing the best treatment. Some cases are straight, others unpredictable, sometimes results take longer than you want, but that’s the nature of this field. And I think staying honest, keeping empathy and using the best of my training across India and abroad is what helps me give patients safe and effective care.

I am Dr Chirag Kalathiya and I hv been working as an Ayurvedic Practitioner for more than 11 yrs now in Surat, Gujarat. Over these years I got to see how Ayurveda really helps in both chronic and day to day health issues, and at the same time I also kept learning about allopathy management, which gave me a wider lens when dealing with patients. My practise is not limited to prescribing herbs or therapies, but also guiding people on diet, lifestyle, panchakarma treatments when needed, and matching it with what modern diagnosis shows. During emergencies I had to step in and manage acute cases, sometimes stabilising patients before shifting them further, and that taught me to stay calm even in difficult situations. Working in this way made me more confident to handle both OPD type complaints and sudden critical scenarios. Many patients come to me with long standing problems like arthritis, gastric issues, skin diseases or even stress related disorders, and I try to make the treatment plan holistic—mixing preventive care with therapeutic solutions. Over 11 yrs I hv also seen how important it is to talk openly with patients, to explain not just what the medicine is but why we are doing it this way. Some days are about giving reassurance, other days it’s about handling tough choices, but every encounter adds to my exp. My goal is to keep learning, stay rooted in Ayurvedic principles, but also not ignore what modern medicine teaches us. That balance is where I feel real healing happens, and I carry that forward in my daily practise.

I am Dr Pardeep Kumar, working in the field of Ayurveda from more than 18 yrs now, and each day I still feel like there is more to learn when it comes to human body and mind. My foundation is in BAMS and later I also did MD in Alternative Medicine, plus a postgraduate diploma in Guidance and Counselling which gave me a deeper view into mental health care. Over time my interest grew more in Mano Roga, the branch of Ayurveda that deals with mental and emotional wellbeing, and I try to combine classical ayurvedic approach with counselling techniques to help patients not just control symptoms but also find balance. In my practice I see a wide spectrum—some people come with long standing anxiety, depression like states, sleep disturbance, others with physical conditions that are aggravated by stress. I rely on Ayurvedic treatments, herbs, diet and lifestyle correction, but I also use counselling skills to make patients feel heard and supported. Many times the real challenge is not only disease but the isolation patients feel, and giving them clarity in simple words can change their outlook. Working in clinical setting for these many years, I hv learnt to merge traditional wisdom with a practical approach, explaining doshas, mind-body connect, daily routines in a way people can actually follow. Emergency handling in my earlier practice also gave me confidence to stay calm in critical situations, though now most of my focus is long term care and holistic healing. I try to keep my consultations open, encouraging patients to ask questions, because trust is key for treatment to work. At the end, Ayurveda for me is not just a system of medicine but a way to restore harmony between mind, body and soul, and that reflects in my work every single day.

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