Our Verified Medical Experts — page 34

I am a doctor who took my path step by step, each stage teaching me something new about medicine and about myself. My journey started with MBBS from SMBT Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Nashik under Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. Those years were rough and full of late nights but also gave me strong foundation in understanding patients, not just textbooks. Later I went on to complete Diploma in Anesthesiology from NBEMS, and that training was very intense. Working in OT, managing critical cases, learning how to make quick yet safe decisions… it showed me how much responsibility this field carry. Sometimes I still think about the first time I handled a high-risk case and how my hands were shaking but the knowledge kept me steady. After that I pursued Fellowship in Internal Medicine from Medvarsity (Apollo Hospitals Education). It widened my scope, allowing me to go beyond operation theatres and manage patients with chronic illnesses, metabolic disorders, and multi-system conditions. The combination of anesthesiology and internal medicine training made me more balanced in approach – like understanding both acute care and long term management. Right now I try to integrate everything, whether its about perioperative care, critical management or general medical issues. I like to keep my work logical and patient-centered, explaining things in simple way, not hiding behind jargon. Over the years I learnt that medicine is not just about curing but also about listening, guiding and sometimes just being present when someone is scared about their health. Maybe my path is still in progress, but each step so far—MBBS, Diploma in Anesthesia, Fellowship in Internal Medicine—has shaped me into a clinician who respects science but also the human side of healing. And that’s the part of my work I value most, even when the days feel too long or the cases too hard.

I am a qualified BAMS with MS in Gynaecology & Obstetrics, and for the past 8 years my whole focus has been on patient care in women’s health. My academic journey was always steady, I kept good grades but more than marks, what shaped me were the long hours in wards, OPDs, labour rooms, where you learn how different every case can be. Training in gynaecology and obstetrics gave me both technical skill and patience, because sometimes treating is not just about medicines or surgery, it’s about listening to what a patient is not saying directly. Working these years, I got chance to handle routine antenatal care, high-risk pregnancies, infertility issues, menstrual irregularities, PCOD and postpartum complications. Each case need its own approach, and I try to balance Ayurveda principles from my BAMS roots with modern evidence-based protocols from MS training. That mix is something I rely on daily – sometimes herbs and lifestyle advice work where medicine alone won’t, other times surgical intervention is what saves lives. My practice also exposed me to emergency obstetric cases like eclampsia, obstructed labor, post-partum hemorrhage, and those moments taught me calmness when everything around feels rushed. At the same time I value the quiet side of my work, like counseling young women about contraception or guiding new mothers through lactation problems. I believe healthcare should not just fix immediate symptoms but build long term well-being. Over years, I found that patients trust grows when they feel heard, not rushed, and that is how I prefer to work. Mistkes happen too, like days when time is short or when you doubt if you did enough, but that reflection keeps me grounded. Being in this field is less about title and more about showing up every single day for people who put their health in your hands. For me, gynaecology and obstetrics is not only profession, it is continous learning with every patient who walks into the clinic.

I am a general surgeon by training but my career took me through multiple layers of exposure that shaped how I look at surgery today. After finishing my MS in General Surgery, I joined Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial Railway Hospital in Byculla, Mumbai as a Senior Resident. Those 2 years were intense, not just in terms of hours but the kind of variety – I was involved in super-speciality units like Urology, Oncosurgery and Gastroenterology, while at the same time carrying the core work of general surgery. The shift between assisting complex oncological resections one day and managing routine emergencies another really made me understand the depth of surgical care. Later I moved into academics, working as Assistant Professor in TNMC & BYL Nair Hospital in the Department of General Surgery. That role allowed me to handle independent surgical cases but also to teach residents, which was its own kind of responsibility. My clinical focus included laparoscopic procedures, proctology cases such as piles and fissures, and also varicose vein management. I learned that surgery is not only about skill with instruments but also judgment — when to operate, when to hold back, how to balance risks. Day to day, I keep my approach simple: patient safety comes first. Whether it’s minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery or more demanding open procedures, my aim is to make recovery faster and complications fewer. There are moments when I still second-guess if something could be done smoother, but that’s part of staying grounded in a field that keeps evolving. I think my combined exposure to general, super-speciality, and teaching roles lets me see surgical care not as isolated operations but as a long continuum of patient management.

I am working in the field of vascular and endovascular surgery, right now as an Associate Consultant at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi. Since Dec 2023 I had the chance to handle a wide range of cases here, from complex arterial disease to venous disorders, sometimes emergency work where every second counts, sometimes long detailed procedures where patience and precision are key. Each case remind me how delicate blood vessels are, and how restoring flow changes the whole outcome for a patient. Before this role, I was with the Kidney Transplant Unit at Fortis Hospital, Mohali during 2019–2020 as a Senior Resident. That exposure taught me not only the surgical technique but also the multidisciplinary teamwork it takes for transplant patients to do well post-op. Balancing immunology, infection risks, and surgical recovery was a strong learning curve. In the same year I also worked at Gian Sagar Medical College, Punjab in General Surgery as a Senior Resident, where the variety was massive – hernia, appendicitis, trauma, soft tissue cases, and everything that walks into a surgical unit. Across these years I realised surgery is not just about technical expertise, its also about clear thinking under pressure, good communication with patients and their families, and continous learning. Vascular work in particular keeps me grounded because it needs both open surgical skills and endovascular techniques, sometimes together in hybrid procedures. I see my journey not as separate jobs but a flow of experiences that connect – general surgery gave me the base, transplant work added depth in precision and care, and now vascular and endovascular surgery brings me the platform to apply both with focus. Even today, when I step into OT, I carry some doubts and curiosity, that mix of confidence and caution which I feel is important. Medicine is dynamic, every case is slightly diferent, and every patient has a story that deserves full attention. For me, that’s what keeps the work meaningful.

I am working in the medical field for about 12 years now and during this time I got the chance to move through very different setups – from busy OPDs where hundreds of people come daily with simple and complex complaints, to ICUs where every minute matters and decisions can be life changing. That mix of exposure kind of shaped how I see patient care, its not just about one specialty or one system but understanding the whole flow of treatment, from first consult till recovery or sometimes long term follow ups. In OPDs I learned patience and clarity, because people come with all sorts of doubts, some small and some very complicated, and they want answers they can trust. In ICU work, it was more about protocols, critical care support, ventilator management, monitoring, small details that make huge difference to survival. Over the years I got more confident switching between those two very different speeds of medicine. What I try to focus on now is balance – using evidence based clinical practice, keeping myself updated with guidelines, but also never ignoring the personal side, listening to what patient or their families are actually worried about. Sometimes it is not the disease itself but the fear of unknown that hurts more. Twelve years sound like a lot but honestly in medicine learning never ends. Each department taught me something. OPDs gave me the value of preventive care and simple counselling. ICU gave me skills in emergency response, quick decision making. Working across departments also trained me in teamwork, because no one can manage critical cases alone, and coordination between nurses, junior doctors, senior consultants is everything. Looking back, I think the biggest take away is adaptability. Healthcare throws challenges you dont expect, systems may be different, patients always unique, but if you stay flexible and keep the focus on patient’s wellbeing you find a way. And that’s what I try to do in every case, whether it’s small or life threatening.

I am a surgical oncologist and yeah it’s a long road – DrNB in Surgical Oncology, MS in General Surgery, FALS in Robotic Surgery, FMAS, MNAMS, and FSSO training in the U.S. All that basically means I’ve spent a good chunk of my life learning how to operate safely on cancers across different organs, with a focus on precision, not just cutting. My work covers a lot—breast cancer including oncoplasty (that’s where we try to preserve shape and aesthetics while removing tumor), head and neck cancer surgeries (oral, throat, tongue – often challenging because they involve talking, breathing, eating…), thyroid lumps or thyroid cancer (a tricky zone between nerves and vessels), gynecological cancers like ovarian, cervical and endometrial ones, plus GI cancers—stomach, colon, rectum, esophagus, liver, pancreas, gallbladder. Add urological ones too—kidney, bladder, prostate, penile, and soft tissue sarcomas and even skin cancers. I also do laparoscopy and robotic cancer surgeries whenever indicated—it’s not about being fancy, but about doing the right thing for faster recovery and less pain. Chemoport insertions? Yeah, those too, to make chemo smoother. Every case is different. Honestly. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all cancer treatment. I like sitting down with patients and their families, going over scans, discussing options—not just rushing them into surgery. Cancer affects the whole person not just an organ and I try to hold space for that. Some days are heavy, really, and some go just right. If anything, I just try to keep learning, adapting. Because cancer doesn’t play by textbook rules, and neither do real patients.

I am currently working as a senior resident at MGM Medical College and Hospital—been here for around 6 months now. it’s not a long time, yeah, but honestly feels like much longer some days. The learning curve’s sharp, the cases are real, and nothing stays textbook for too long. Each shift pulls me into something new—post-op complications, late-night emergencies, tough calls in real time. You don't just *learn* surgery here, you *live* it. I mostly work in the general surgery unit but often get pulled into multidisciplinary rounds when things get tricky—tumor boards, trauma calls, endocrine surgeries... it's intense but kinda grounding too. My role's hands-on, from assisting major procedures to following up on patient care plans, dressing changes, drain removals, updating charts that never end... but yeah, that's part of the job. Sometimes it’s chaotic, especially when you're juggling 3 things and someone’s shouting for a monitor cable that doesn’t exist, but the good days do make up for it. You see a patient who couldn’t stand last week walk out of the ward smiling—that hits different. Not much “achievement” to list yet, maybe just small wins like earning trust from patients who didn’t wanna talk at first, or finally managing a clean central line without a mess on the 1st go (after messing it up twice last month). That’s where I’m at right now\... still figuring things out but grounded in the work. One step at a time, one stitch at a time.

I am currently managing General Medicine OPD, and yeah, most of my days kinda revolve around diabetes, hypertension, and infections—especially the types that just won’t settle easily, even when they *look* routine at first. I’ve come to realize you can’t just go by textbook patterns… like, one patient’s fever might just be viral, but the next one? Could be hiding a full-blown sepsis brewing under the radar. You really gotta *listen* and not rush that part. Diabetes and hypertension are honestly the two things I deal with almost everyday, and they seem simple at first glance—like sugar high? give meds. BP? lower it. But no, it’s more layered. Sometimes the sugars crash outta nowhere even when patients swear they followed diet, and the BP spikes without any stress. I always try to dig deeper—stress factors, family hx, sleep issues, even meds they didn’t mention ‘cause they forgot it wasn’t “important.” Infectious diseases are another area where I end up spending a lot of focus. Whether it's a case of typhoid that doesn't respond to first line antiboitics, or some weird dengue complication showing up late, the goal is always to treat not just numbers on a report but the actual person sitting there. Everyday in OPD is different, and maybe that’s why I enjoy it even when it gets repetitive. It’s this constant pattern of ruling out, connecting dots, sometimes re-thinking your first impression. Some days I get through 40+ patients, and other days, just a few—but those few end up needing everything from IV hydration to full referral. I wouldn’t say I’ve figured out *everything* yet. But I do take my time with each case (when I can), double-check histories, tweak treatment if something feels off. You gotta keep learning and adapting. Not just to newer protocols, but to how people actually live with their illness outside the hospital setup. That's where the real challenge is.

I am an orthopaedic surgeon with around 10 years in the field, and honestly, the more I work the more I realise how much there’s always to learn. My main focus areas are joint replacement, sports injuries, and general orthopaedics... but I’ve always found myself especially drawn toward helping active people get back on their feet (literally) after injuries—whether it’s a torn ACL or long-standing shoulder pain that just doesn’t quit. My early training came from some of the top medical institutes in India—yeah, the environment was intense but also kinda shaped my whole approach. I did my fellowships and later took on senior residency roles, which gave me the kind of academic and practical mix that, looking back, was really valuable. Those years really sharpened my skills with both high-volume trauma cases and more planned surgeries. For the past 6 years I’ve been working as a Consultant in a corporate hospital setup, where my practice mostly revolves around joint replacements and sports med cases. And when I say replacements, I mean everything from total hip and knee to complex revisions that don’t always follow the textbook. In sports medicine, I’ve managed both surgical and non-surgical treatment for ligament tears, meniscal injuries, rotator cuff issues etc. depending on what works best for each person. I’m not the kind of guy who rushes into surgery either—sometimes people expect that, but honestly I believe treatment planning has to be deeply patient-centered. Sometimes rehab and patience do more than a scalpel can. But when surgery is needed, I try to make sure the latest minimally-invasive techniques are used... precision matters, and I’ve seen how much recovery can change just by doing things in a slightly better way. Some days the work gets hectic. But then I remember someone who ran again after years, or went back to the gym without fear, and I kinda feel like okay yeah this all makes sense.

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