Our Verified Medical Experts — page 32

I am a dentist with more than 10 years of real, hands-on experience dealing with all sorts of dental issues — from cranky toddlers who won’t sit still to adults putting off treatment till the pain becomes unbearable. Over the years, I’ve worked with a wide range of cases, whether it's basic oral hygiene care, fillings, extractions, crowns, or something more layered like managing early childhood caries or long-neglected gum problems in adults. I try to keep things calm and simple even when the case isn't — especially when it comes to treating children. You can't treat a child’s tooth if you can't first earn their trust (and sometimes their mood swings are harder than the procedure lol). I also have 4 years of international experiance, working in a setting where I got to treat people from different nationalities, age groups, even languages — and yeah, that did push me to adapt my communication style and clinical approach. Different cultures, different expectations, but the goal is same — pain relief, good oral health, and comfort. That stint honestly shaped a lot of how I deal with patients now. Another thing I’ve been actively involved in is organising and running dental camps. Whether it’s school screenings, rural check-ups, or working with NGOs — I’ve spent time in places where access to dental care is almost none. It’s chaotic, unpredictable, rewarding — and you learn fast how to do more with less. Over the years, I’ve learned that dentistry isn’t just about tools and teeth. It’s about listening, reading between the lines, adapting. Some people are terrified of even opening their mouth, some are just tired of recurring problems. I try to treat both — the teeth, and the person behind them. And yeah, I still think there’s a lot to learn. Every mouth tells a different story.

I am practicing from the past 3 yrs and honestly each day just adds a bit more depth to how I see patient care. Those 3 years might sound short to some but in that time I've worked with so many different kind of cases... routine ones, tricky ones, even a few that left me kinda thinking after. I mostly focus on what’s actually helpful to the patient, not just ticking boxes or rushing through. Whether it’s early diagnosis, patient counselling or follow-ups—I try staying involved at every step, not just during the treatment part but even before and after. Sometimes I feel like a half-time listener too, cz patients don’t just come with symptoms, they come with anxiety, confusion, and sometimes... honestly just a lot of Google search stuff 😅 Anyway my work till now is grounded in actual experience not just degrees or labels. I'm all about learning through direct interaction with people from different backgrounds, and that helped me understand how important clarity is while explaining any treatment or options. I’d rather repeat things 3 times than leave a patient walking out unsure or scared of what comes next. Not a big fan of fancy talk unless it really helps. Honestly I’m still evolving, constantly brushing up knowledge, adapting new clinical practices if they make sense logically not just bcz they're trending. And I'm not into overpromising. Sometimes treatment is slow. Sometimes we have to try 2–3 things before we see results. I just try to stay honest about that. My goal in these 3 years hasn’t changed—treat, guide and maybe just simplify the mess a bit for people sitting across from me.

I am an ENT surgeon… and no, I don’t feel like listing every single thing I’ve done or seen over the years, coz honestly, I’d rather let my work speak louder than words ever could. Ear, nose, throat — sounds simple on paper, right? But ask anyone who's ever lived with sinus pain for weeks or couldn’t hear their kid clearly… it's not that simple at all. And that’s where I come in. I’ve spent enough time in OPDs and OTs to know that real care doesn’t come from a checklist, it comes from actually *listening*, really seeing what’s wrong, and knowing what not to ignore. Sometimes it's infections that won’t quit. Sometimes a snoring issue that’s more than just annoying. And sometimes it’s a polyp hiding somewhere deep where you wouldn’t expect. Whether it’s endoscopic sinus surgery or a quick ear procedure, or just guiding someone through meds that finally work — every case, every patient, kinda teaches you smething new, if you pay attention (and I do, probably too much). I’m not the loud type. You won’t see me posting surgical pics with hashtags or writing long bios about where I trained and which conferences I went too (though yeah, I did all that — doesn't matter much here). What matters is: when someone walks into my clinic barely able to speak, or scared of what their reports say, they walk out feeling understood, not just diagnosed. Let my hands do the work. Let the outcomes talk back. Let the silence after a successful ear surgery or the relief on a parent’s face after a kid’s tonsil problem gets sorted — echo more than any award or degree ever could. That’s me. ENT is what I do, and trust me, I take it seriously… even when I don’t write it all down perfectly.

I am a 2023 batch passout and working as a general physician right now, based in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan. Still kinda new in the bigger picture maybe, but honestly—every single day in this line teaches you more than textbooks ever could. I’ve had the chance to work under some pretty respected doctors during and after my graduation, not just for the clinical part but also to see how they handle people, real people, in pain, in panic, and sometimes just confused about their own health. General medicine covers a lot, right? Like from the smallest complaints to those random, vague symptoms that no one really understands at first—those are kinda my zone now. I don’t really rush to label things, I try to spend time actually listening. Feels weird to say it but ya, I do take that part seriously. Some patients just need someone to hear the whole story instead of jumping to prescription pads after 30 seconds. Right now, my practice includes everything from managing common infections, blood pressure issues, sugar problems to more layered cases where symptoms overlap and you gotta just... piece things together. It's not glamorous all the time, but it's real. I’ve handled a bunch of seasonal disease waves too, like dengue surges and viral fevers that hit rural belts hard—Hanumangarh doesn’t get much spotlight but there’s plenty happening out here. Also, I do rely on basics—thorough history, solid clinical exam and yeah when needed, investigations. But not over-prescribing things just cz they’re there. One thing I picked up from the senior consultants I worked with—they used to say “don’t chase labs, chase the patient’s story”... stuck with me till now. Anyway, still learning every single day tbh. But I like that. Keeps me grounded and kind of obsessed with trying to get better.

I am a Pulmonologist, finished my MD in Respiratory Medicine from Govt Medical College, Vijayawada—not too long ago actually, but every single day since then has felt like an extension of that training. Long hours, high-pressure cases, constant reading... that part doesn’t really stop. I deal mostly with breathing problems in all forms—whether it’s someone gasping from a sudden asthma attack, or a slow-deteriorating COPD patient who’s been misdiagnosed for months. And yeah, sleep-disordered breathing too, which lots of people don’t even realize they have until it messes up everything else. My work kinda circles around understanding lungs in all their unpredictable patterns. Some days it’s all about managing interstitial lung disease and trying to get clarity on CT scans that just don’t tell the full story. Other times, I’m handling full-blown pulmonary infections—tuberculosis cases are still common, and they aren’t always textbook straightforward. Add allergies, post-COVID complications, patients with unexplained shortness of breath... it’s a wide net. Each one’s different. Each one demands a different line of thinking, and honestly that's what keeps it interesting (and exhausting, tbh). I don’t really believe in just handing out prescriptions. I spend time explaing why something is happening, what the treatment plan will look like, and—most important—what the patient has to do outside of meds. Respiratory health’s not just about pills... it’s about lifestyle, enviromental triggers, even sleep posture sometimes. I’m very particular about follow-ups too, esp in asthma and COPD. Adjustments need time. And yeah—sometimes even after years of training, you still sit at the end of a day scratching your head over a puzzling lung shadow or a random cough that doesn’t go away. That’s fine, that’s part of it. Keeps you grounded. Keeps you learning.

I am a general practitioner by role, but honestly it doesn’t always feel like just *that*. I completed my MBBS from Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry—graduated in 2020—and right after that, jumped straight into hands-on work. Since then, I’ve worked as a junior resident across quite a few departments. Like, real time in general medicine, general surgery, medical gastroenterology and even cardiology... the rotation was hectic but yeah kinda shaped how I handle cases now. Day to day, I deal with a wide spread of patients. Some walk in with simple things like fever or cold that just needs reassurance and a bit of support, others come in with trickier complaints—chest pain, gastric issues, weird fatigue stuff—that need deeper workup. I guess my experience across departments made me better at knowing what to look for. Not just guesswork. I usually know when an ECG’s needed or when to go for an upper GI, or when blood tests aren't really worth stressing a patient over. I'm pretty careful with investigations too, try not to dump unnecessary tests unless it’s really justified. Like, it's easy to order everything, but sometimes what the patient really needs is a good 10-minute listen and a few lifestyle nudges. I've always made it a point to mix medical care with basic guidance—when to step away from fried food, how to monitor BP at home, or just small hacks to sleep better. It’s not always smooth though. Some cases do slip through. There’s days where I second-guess my line of treatment or feel like a referral would've been smarter. But that’s part of it, I guess. What keeps me going is just staying sharp and making the patient feel heard... that part matters more than ppl think. Still figuring out what next step to take in my career, maybe post-grad soon. But for now, I like the way general practice keeps me grounded and makes me handle everything that walks in. Not glamorous, but feels real.

I am a dentist who somehow ended up loving two things the most—root canal treatments and aesthetic dentistry. Sounds like an odd pair maybe, but for me they go hand in hand. One takes away pain, the other gives back confidence. RCTs used to scare me too when i was a student, coz patients often walk in terrified, but I’ve learnt to make them almost painless, quick, and actually reassuring. It’s not about just filling canals, it’s about saving a tooth that someone thought they were gonna lose. That moment when they bite down later without pain—kinda makes the long hours worth it. On the other side, cosmetic dentistry feels like art more than science some days. Subtle changes in alignment, shape, shade… all those little tweaks can transform the way someone sees themselves in the mirror. I focus a lot on natural results, nothing too fake or forced. It’s tricky at times—one smile design might look good clinically but the patient just doesn’t feel it’s them. That’s when you realize dentistry isn’t just about teeth, it’s about listening. I keep patient comfort at the center, coz what’s the point of technical skills if the person leaves anxious or unsatisfied. Whether it’s explaining options, walking them through the procedure, or adding those small touches like checking bite carefully after an RCT—I make sure they feel cared for, not rushed. And honestly, I do push myself to keep improving. Reading journals, watching cases, tweaking techniques—it keeps me grounded that there’s always something more to learn. Over time I’ve realised dentistry is less about fixing problems and more about restoring a sense of normalcy, dignity even. Helping someone smile again without covering their mouth, or letting them enjoy food without wincing, that’s where the satisfaction hits. I wouldn’t call myself perfect, there are mistakes I’ve made, cases I wish had gone smoother, but those are the things that shaped me too. Every patient teaches you something if you pay attention.

I am currently working as a Senior Resident in GTB Hospital, New Delhi, and honestly it’s been both demanding and grounding in so many ways. The hospital is one of the busiest setups you can think of, and being in the middle of that chaos every day means handling a crazy wide range of cases. From routine opd consultations that sound simple but turn out tricky, to emergency admissions where seconds really matter, I get exposed to everything. Some days are long, some are just longer, but they all keep teaching me something new. Working across departments here has sharpened my clinical judgement a lot more than I even expected. It’s not just about prescribing meds or writing investigations, it’s about looking at the whole patient—understanding the story behind the symptoms. A single chest pain can mean a dozen different things, and you have to decide quickly which one matters most right now. That pressure is rough but also makes me more confident in my decisions. I try to hold onto a simple approach: listen properly, check carefully, don’t rush unless you need to. Patients often walk in stressed or confused, and if you don’t take that extra min to explain, they walk out with more doubts than before. I’ve learnt that even in the busiest wards, communication can be as important as the treatment plan itself. Sometimes I catch myself overthinking—like whether I missed a detail or could have explained something better. But maybe that’s part of growing. The exposure here also keeps reminding me why evidence-based practice matters. Every prescription, every referral, every discharge summary, it all adds up to long term outcomes for patients. Being at GTB is less about titles and more about responsibility. I see myself not just treating, but learning continuously from colleagues, seniors, and even patients. And while the workload never really slows, it has shaped me into someone more disciplined and focused, not only as a doctor but as a person.

I am working from last 2 years as a doctor and honestly these years taught me more than any textbook ever could. In this time I had chance to deal with wide variety of cases, some very routine and some really unexpected that needed quick decisions. My work has been across opd care, emergency setups and in patient rounds too, so each day feels a bit different. I try to keep focus not just on treating the illness but also making sure patient and family actualy understand what is going on, what meds are for, what follow up they need. I know sometimes language or medical terms confuse people, so I break it down simple, maybe repeat again if required. In these 2 yrs I realised that being efficient is good but being patient and listening is equally imp.. sometimes more. I also got exposur to working with seniors from different departments and that helped me learn where to refer, when to seek second opinion and how to balance confidence with caution. I look at medicine as not just curing a disease but guiding lifestyle, preventing recurrence and helping people trust in the process of healing. Mistakes and doubts are natural in early years but I take them as part of learning curve, always improving. My goal is to keep refining my clinical skills while staying approachable and compassionate because in the end people remember not just the treatment but how they were treated.

I am a surgeon by training and practice, my path started with MS from Maulana Azad Medical College, one of the institutons that shaped my base. Later I joined AIIMS New Delhi where I completed MCh in Gastrointestinal surgery and liver transplant, a field that demands both precision and patience in equal measure. Through these years I have handled independent surgeries across upper GI tract, stomach, colorectal procedures, liver resections, biliary and pancreas work. Each case has its own challange, sometimes straightforward and other times pushing me to re-think every small step. Working in gastrointestinal surgery means you are not just dealing with a disease but often with someone’s entire ability to eat, digest and live with comfort. That thought stays with me in OT. Liver transplant particularly, is a team effort, high risk and high responsibility, and being part of that circle taught me discipline that books never cover. Over time I focused on building not only technical skills but also clear communication with patients and their families, explaining prognosis in a way they could trust and follow. For me surgery is not about rushing to finish but about restoring quality of life. Whether it is a colorectal resection or a complex liver case, I try to look at long term outcomes, how the patient will feel months down the line. I also keep interest in new techniques, better post op care, minimal invasive options, though I balance it with practical judgement. In the end what matters to me is safe surgery and steady recovery, with the patient walking out with less fear than when they came in.