Dr. Zubair Mushtaq
Experience: | 1 year |
Education: | University Of Kashmir |
Academic degree: | MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) |
Area of specialization: | I am a doctor who completed my MBBS from GMC Srinagar, and also did my internship there—one full year of rotations that honestly taught me more than any single textbook ever did. Those months in wards, OPDs, casualty, they kinda shaped the way I see patient care… not just as “cases” but as ppl with diff needs, diff fears.
During MBBS I built a foundation across medicine, surgery, pediatrics, gynecology and more—but internship was where theory turned into real practice. One day you’re assisting in a surgery, next day you’re running around handling emergencies, and somewhere in between you’re learning how to talk to families who don’t understand what’s happening. That mix of hands-on work and responsibility was tough, sometimes messy, but also grounding.
I wouldn’t call myself tied down to one narrow field yet—MBBS from GMC gave me exposure across specialities. What I carry forward is a strong base in clinical medicine, emergency care, and a patient-centered approach where communication matters as much as treatment. Maybe sounds simple but in practice it’s not always easy to balance speed and empathy.
In short—MBBS and internship at GMC Srinagar built the base of who I am as a doctor today. |
Achievements: | I am someone who worked hands-on with more than 1000 patients during my internship, each one teaching me something diff about clinical medicine and patience too. I was also part of vaccination and awareness drives in rural areas—standing in community halls, explaining basics, giving shots, sometimes in tough conditions but worth it. Along with that I trained in basic emergency care, BLS and ACLS, which made me more confident in handling sudden collapse or cardiac arrest situations!! |
I am a general practitioner who spend most of my time in frontline care—handling patients in emergency situations, both medical and surgical. Sometimes that means stabilizing someone in a cardiac episode, sometimes suturing a deep cut, sometimes just calming a family who doesn’t know what’s going on. The unpredictability is part of the job and kind of why I stayed in it. My work is broad by nature, coz a GP is often the first point of contact. I see trauma, infections, acute abdomen pain, asthma attacks, dehydration, fractures—different things walk through the door every single day. In emergencies, speed matters, but so does judgment. Knowing when to intervene right away and when to step back and refer—it’s a balance I’ve learnt through real cases, not just textbooks. Surgical side of my practice usually involves smaller but urgent procedures—suturing, incision and drainage, wound management, fracture stabilization, even minor excisions. They may sound “small” compared to major OT work, but to a patient in pain or bleeding badly, it changes everything. And I like that sense of making an immediate difference. One thing I’ve noticed is patients often expect quick fixes, but not every emergency ends in instant relief. Part of my role is explaining what’s happening, what we *can* do in the moment, and what needs longer care. Communication in that sense becomes as critical as the treatment itself. I see myself as both a gatekeeper and a problem-solver—sometimes I finish the care right there, sometimes I stabilize and send onward, but either way I’m the one who makes sure nothing crucial is missed. And yes, it’s intense. There are nights where you barely sit, and mornings where you question if you did enough. But then, there are also moments where you realize a quick decision, or a careful stitch, saved someone from bigger trouble. That’s why I keep doing this.
