Dr. Keerthi
Experience: | 6 years |
Education: | Gandhi Medical College |
Academic degree: | MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) |
Area of specialization: | I am someone who consider communication skill as a very core part of my speciality, specially in pediatrics where you are not only treating the child but guiding and calming parents too. I try to explain medical conditions in simple language, no big jargon, cause clear talk reduce anxiety and help in building trust. Many times parents have so many doubts, even small fever create big worry, and patience in listening become more important than just writing prescription.
Over time I learned that empathy + clear explanation can make treatment more effective, because when parents understand they follow advice better. I focus on giving time, even in busy OPDs, to answer questions about diagnosis, medicine use, side effects, diet or followup care. I also belive communication is not just words but also how you show respect, listening without hurry, giving space for them to share concern.
For me this is a specialization as real as any clinical skill—whether managing acute illness or long term conditions, effective doctor-patient-parent communication make the whole process smoother and more humane. |
Achievements: | I am most proud when my patients walk out feeling better, that’s the real achievement for me. Over the years I focus on patient well being more than anything else, whether its small fevers, chronic disease or post surgery recovery. I try to keep care humane not only medical, explaining, guiding and following up. For me each positive outcome is recognition, and that trust families show is the award that matter most in my practice. |
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.
