Dr. Arikaran Sundaram
Experience: | 3 years |
Education: | Tirunelveli Medical college |
Academic degree: | MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) |
Area of specialization: | I am a doctor who has worked in very diffrenet health care setings across Tamil Nadu – rural villages, semi urban clinics and also private hospitals, each one gave me unique experiance that shaped the way I practice today. Early in my carrer I took up the role of Chief Medical Officer, just 3 years post MBBS, and that tested my leadership, decision making and ability to handle patient care in real time without waiting for someone else to step in.
My specialization is not boxed into just one area, I have managed emergencies in ER, handled OPD patient flow, looked after IPD rounds, preventive health camps, and even online consultations when patients could not reach physically. Working in community health taught me that prevention and awareness sometimes save more lives than only focusing on curative medicine. At the same time independent practice gave me confidence in running a consultation room, managing patient queues, taking history properly, planning treatment and knowing when a referral was required.
I see myself as adaptable, able to switch between primary healthcare in underserved regions and more structured care in multi-speciality hospitals. That balance of community service and clinical exp made me value both compassion and efficiency, and I continue to focus on providing care that is practical, patient centered and socially meaningful. |
Achievements: | I am completed the ICMR NvCCP prescribing skills course in 2022 cycle 3, which was important for me because it helped sharpen the way I look at rational drug use and safe prescriptions. The course was structured to focus on practical scenarios, not just theory, and it made me more aware of errors that can slip in everyday practice. Doing that training also gave me confidence to handle both common and complex cases with more clarity, even under pressure in OPD or emergency setup. |
I am a doctor with more than 3 years of clinical experiance after completing my MBBS, most of that time working across Tamil Nadu in both rural set ups and larger multi-specialty hospitals. In those years I have served as Resident Medical Officer, Duty Medical Officer and also Chief Medical Officer, roles that gave me a wide exposure to different types of cases and patient needs. Some days were about managing emergencies in the ER where every second counted, other times it was about patiently guiding families through preventive care and chronic disease follow-up. I am comfortable working independantly when the situation required quick judgment, but I also value team based health care where coordination with nurses, paramedics and specialists made the outcome better for patients. I got used to handling OPD flow, inpatient rounds, managing records, and making sure patient care was not just reactive but also preventive. Preventive medicine and community health became an important part of my work, especially in rural areas where resources are limited and awareness about health is sometimes low. Educating patients, screening early for conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory disorders, and guiding lifestyle changes felt as important as treating an acute illness. Emergency care is something I gained strong grounding in — stabilising trauma, acute infections, cardiac issues, and poisoning cases in primary settings before referral if needed. That experience built my confidence and also taught me humility, because outcomes are not always perfect no matter how much effort you put in. Over time I learnt to balance clinical knowledge with judgement, to know when to act quick and when to observe. In summary I would say my work spans from emergency management to long-term patient care, with an emphasis on accessible and patient-centered treatment. I try to keep my approach practical, clear, and compassionate, focusing on building trust with each patient while delivering evidence-based care.
