Dr. Shivakumar Ambati
Experience: | 13 years |
Education: | Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital |
Academic degree: | MS (Master Of Surgrey) |
Area of specialization: | I am a general and laparoscopic surgeon, my practice really goes across a wide range of surgical care from routine general surgery to more advanced minimally invasive procedures. I deal with cases like hernia, gall bladder stone, appendicitis, piles and many other abdominal problems where surgery is the right line of treatment. Laparoscopy changed the way surgery look today, less cuts, faster recovery, patients going home early... and I focus a lot on that side because it makes such a difference to people life.
Working in this field is not just about doing operations, its also about knowing when not to operate, when to choose conservative approach, and being honest with patients about options. I try to keep my surgical practice evidence based but at same time human, explaining in simple words what’s going on, not just medical jargon. Sometimes surgery is straightforward, other times you enter operation theatre with all plans ready but still you must adapt, that kind of decision making is part of why I like this work.
Over the years I developed interest in both elective and emergency surgeries, and I see each case as different. A child with appendicitis is not same as elderly with gall stones, so planning must change. In laparoscopic surgery, precision and patience matters, and I keep refining those skills everyday. My aim is simple really—to provide safe, effective surgical care that gives relief and faster healing to patients, with least discomfort possible. |
Achievements: | I am holding MS along with fellowships like FMAS and FIAGES, each of these steps added different skills into my practice. Completing MS gave me the solid base in surgery, the kind of foundation you need before handling anything complex. Later FMAS helped me dive deep into minimal access surgery, understanding how smaller incision and precise technique can reduce pain and hospital stay for patients. FIAGES came as another milestone, sharpening my approach towards gastrointestinal surgeries and laproscopic care. All of this is not just about collecting degrees, its more like a continous path of training, updating myself, trying to do better in OR every single time. Sometimes when I think back, each qualification wasn’t just a certificate but a change in how I see surgery, and that is what I carry into my work daily. |
I am a doctor who started my journey working as a civil assistant surgeon for 3 years, those years were kind of raw learning in real clinical settings where patients come with all sorts of urgent needs. Handling emergencies, routine cases, doing what was needed in government set up, it shaped the way I look at patient care. Later I moved into academics and now working as an assistant professor in a reputed govt medical college in Andra Pradesh for the past 3 years. Teaching young med students while also being in charge of patient care is not easy balance but its rewarding.. you get to see how knowledge actually moves from textbook to bedside. In my current role I focus not only on clinical management but also on mentoring students to think practical, not just theory. Some days are heavy, long ward rounds, complicated cases, other days its about classes, research, or just listening to doubts of students that remind me of my own training days. I try to keep my approach grounded, evidence based, but also practical because in real hospitals resources are not always plenty. I also keep interest in research work, discussions with colleagues, and contributing to academic activities that help improve teaching standards. Honestly, every case, whether it is common fever or complex disease, adds to my understanding, and I try to pass that perspective to students. Working in govt institutions also made me see how healthcare reach to different layers of society, and that responsibility stays in my mind whenever I work. I feel each year of experience—whether as civil assistant surgeon or now as faculty—added something new, not only skills but patience, better judgement, and more respect for the field. It’s not just about being a doctor, its also about being a teacher, guide and sometimes a listener to those who are just starting their journey.
