Our Verified Medical Experts — page 37

I am a dentist with total 13 yrs of clinical journey, and 9 of those post MDS, which shaped me into a person who can handle both general dentistry as well as specialised care with equal comfort. Over the yrs I learnt to balance routine dental procedures with advanced techniques like conscious sedation and laser assisted treatments, which are really helpful for patients who fear pain or anxiety during dental sittings. I work as a Dental Oncologist at a reputed hospital in Hubli, where my role often extend beyond teeth to dealing with complex oral cancer related cases. Managing those patients require not just surgical precision but also lot of counselling, empathy and multidisciplinary teamwork. I think my strength is in keeping communication simple, whether I am explaining a root canal to a young patient or discussing rehabilitation options for an oncology case with a family that is scared about the future. Dentistry for me is not just about filling cavities or fixing smiles, it is about restoring function, dignity and confidence. Some days are just about routine check ups, others are high stress surgical interventions, but each one add value to my expereince. Over time, I realised how important it is to keep myself updated with newer technology and methods, and I make it a point to integrate them in daily practice when suitable. Teaching and guiding junior colleagues also become part of my work, specially in hospital setting where team coordination matter a lot. My approach is always patient first, evidence based, and I like to plan treatments that are practical, safe, and sustainable for the person in front of me.

I am an obstetrician & gynaecologist, working everyday with women across different stages of life and health concerns. My main focus is reproductive medicine, infertility care and advanced laparoscopic surgery. Some days the cases are routine check ups, sometimes they are quite complex – fertility challenges, hormone imbalances, or surgical issues that need delicate handling. I like to keep my approach straightforward, clear, and empathetic... though honestly medicine can be unpredictable, and I never forget that behind every diagnosis there’s a real person waiting for answers. I trained in obstetrics and gynaecology with the aim of combining science with practical solutions. Over the years I developed strong interest in reproductive medicine, not just the technical side but also the emotional aspects of treatment – IVF, assisted conception, management of recurrent pregnancy loss. These are sensitive areas and I try to give patients not only precise treatment plans but also a sense of continuity and trust. It doesnt matter if a couple is at the beginning of their fertility journey or already tired after multiple attempts, I take time to explain things (maybe I explain too much sometimes, but clarity helps). Surgery is another field I am deeply committed too. Minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures allow faster recovery, less pain, and better outcomes in many gynaecological conditions like fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis. I believe laparoscopic surgery is not just about technology but about choosing wisely when it is really indicated. There is a fine line between over treating and doing what’s absolutely needed. I continue to attend professional meetings, read updates (sometimes too many articles at once!) and apply new evidence carefully into practice. I may not always have perfect words but my goal is simple – to provide safe, ethical, and effective care in reproductive health and women’s surgery. Patients often tell me they appreciate the balance between medical accuracy and the way I try to listen. For me, medicine is less about titles and more about connection. And maybe that’s the one thing I try hardest not to forget.

I am an otolaryngologist who sort of grew into the role step by step… not all at once. My training started with MBBS internship at Bharati Vidyapeeth, Sangli, then MS (ENT) at JNMC Belagavi from 2019–2022. After that came 2 years of Senior Residency at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, which taught me more than just techniques—it was about handling emergencies, airway issues, infections, complex surgeries where you dont really get a second chance. Right now I am an Assistant Professor in ENT, while also pursuing a fellowship in Head & Neck Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. It feels like I am constantly in-between teaching, learning, and treating, sometimes all at once. My areas of practice cover general otolaryngology—ear, nose, throat disorders that affect daily life—as well as more advanced head and neck oncology surgery. Tumors in this region can be tricky, involving voice, breathing, swallowing, appearance... it is never “just a surgery,” it changes how someone lives. That makes the responsibility heavier, but also meaningful. Research is part of my work too. I published on things ranging from dual nasal pathologies to rare foreign bodies in the aerodigestive tract, Covid-19 related mucormycosis, endoscopic lacrimal sac surgeries, even bacterial flora after tracheostomy. Some of these studies were small, pilot level, but they keep me grounded in evidence. Writing papers is messy (honestly the MQOL-36 questionnaire study nearly drove me mad with data collection), but it helps sharpen the way I approach patients. I care a lot about preventive ENT care too—screening, counseling, lifestyle modification in smokers or patients with metabolic disorders who come with ENT complaints. Sometimes small interventions change outcomes more than major operations. Looking back the path seems structured—MBBS, MS, SR, fellowship—but the truth is each step felt like stumbling into the next. And maybe that’s why I try to keep my clinical practice open, honest, not pretending I have all the answers all the time. Patients sense when you are real with them, and that makes treatment smoother, even when the road is rough.!!

I am a doctor who worked as a Resident in Pulmonary Medicine at a corporate hospital in Assam, and those years gave me more exposure than I thought at the start. Pulmonary cases never come simple—some days it’s COPD patients struggling with breathlessness, other days sudden asthma attacks in the middle of the night, or managing tuberculosis which still remains such a huge burden in our part of the country. In between there are critical care situations, ventilator management, bronchoscopy procedures, long ward rounds that test both patience and stamina. What I realised is that respiratory medicine isn’t only about diagnosis and prescription, it’s about continuity. A patient with interstitial lung disease or post-Covid fibrosis doesn’t just need one visit, they need follow-up, rehabilitation, reassurance, sometimes lifestyle advice they find boring but makes all the difference. I handled routine OPD consultations as well as inpatient care, and somewhere in the middle of all the protocols and reports I learned to listen better. Because often patients tell you what the problem is, only not in medical words. I was also actively involved in managing infectious pulmonary conditions—bacterial pneumonia, viral pneumonitis, TB cases that needed long term monitoring. In a corporate hospital setting you also learn coordination, with intensivists, radiologists, oncologists in case of lung cancer patients. It is a lot of team work and not always smooth, but that’s how medicine is practiced in reality. Everyday in pulmonary medicine brings a mix: breathlessness that needs immediate intervention, a cough that hides something serious, or chronic smokers who finally agree to cessation counseling. Not all cases end as we want, some failures still weigh heavy, but they also remind me why diligence matter. Working in Assam gave me both urban and semi-rural case exposure, which shaped how I see respiratory health. It is not a perfect journey—I made mistakes, missed cues, corrected myself—but that’s exactly how experience in medicine grows.!!

I am Dr. Yuvraj Rathore, a medical professional with a bit more than 4 years of clinical experiance. Sometimes it feels like much longer honestly — the kind of learning that only comes from working long nights, emergencies, and quiet OPD mornings where you actually talk to patients, not just treat them. I spent 3 years as a Junior Resident in the Department of Surgery at Government Medical College, Dungarpur. Those were intense days — assisting in surgeries, managing pre and post-op cases, handling inpatient care, and running through emergency cases where every decision mattered (and had to be fast). I learned not just the techniques but how to stay calm when things got messy. Surgical OPD became like a second home — dressing wounds, following up post-surgery patients, and sometimes just listening to someone who was scared about a diagnosis. After that, I worked for a year as a Medical Officer at a Community Health Centre (CHC). It was a very diffirent pace — more about continuity of care than crisis response. I provided primary healthcare, managed acute & chronic illnesses, and worked on preventive and promotive health services for rural families. You don’t realize how much small interventions matter till you see a diabetic patient come back stable after months. Medicine for me isn’t only about procedures or prescriptions — it’s about attention, patience, and being honest with the person in front of you. I like to balance clinical precision with empathy, and maybe that’s why I never really rush consultations, even when the line outside is long. Right now I’m focused on deepening my surgical knowledge while keeping my general practice roots strong. Every patient still teaches me something new — some days it’s about pathology, other days it’s about humanity. Maybe that’s why I still feel curious every single day I walk into the ward or clinic.

I am a Dietitian & Nutritionist who really believes that food should fit your life, not the other way around. I work with people dealing with weight issues, diabetes, thyroid problems, PCOS, high blood pressure, digestion troubles and those just trying to feel more balanced overall. Every person’s body and day is diffrent, and I like to create plans that actually make sense for your routine — not something you can’t keep up with for more than a week. Sometimes I think we all get too caught up in calories and numbers, but honestly, food is about healing, energy, and that quiet kind of balance that keeps you moving. I spend a lot of time helping patients understand how small food choices—like the way you combine meals or when you eat—can totally shift how your body responds. Nothing extreme, just practical stuff that really works long term. I don’t use complicated diets or fancy tricks. My focus is on sustainable habits: real meals, local foods, easy prep. Because when something feels too hard, it doesn’t last anyway. And honestly, what’s the point of a “perfect” diet if you’re stressed or hungry all the time? Over the years I’ve seen how tiny, thoughtful changes can lead to better energy levels, improved sugar control, smoother digestion, even calmer moods (yes, food really affects that too). Every plan I make is personal—it adapts as your body and goals change. Sometimes it takes time, sometimes you hit a bump, but that’s part of the process, right. I try to make sure my patients leave with clarity and not confusion. I want them to understand what they’re doing, not just follow a chart. That’s kind of the whole idea: eat smarter, not less, and let food become something that supports you every single day. Maybe it sounds simple, but that’s really the point.

I am a doctor who finished my medical degree in 2024, but honestly my real start in healthcare kinda goes back to 2019 when I first got pulled into day-to-day clinical work. I moved through ENT, pediatrics, dermatology, ophthalmology, general medicine and emergency care—sometimes bouncing between them faster than I expected. That mix gave me a pretty wide view of how different systems in the body act up in totally different ways, and I still catch myself thinking about a case from one department while working in another, which sounds confusing but somehow helps me connect things better. During my year at the District Government Hospital in the middle of the COVID mess (no other word fits), I was doing everything from rapid triage to dealing with patients who needed urgent respiratory support. Those days were long and somtimes a bit chaotic; protocols kept changing, supplies came and went, and we had to adjust on the fly. But that year grounded me in real-world medicine more than any lecture ever could. I learned how to read a situation fast, when to slow down even if everyone is rushing, and how to stay focused even when my mind felt like it was slipping off track. I try to bring that same practical, patient-first mindset into my clinical practice now. Whether I am looking at a kid with a stubborn cough or checking an older patient’s chronic issues, I pay attention to the small clues—skin changes, airway patterns, vision complaints, odd ENT symptoms—because they often lead to what’s really going on. My approach is not fancy; I just like to keep things clear, evidence-based, and kinda down to earth, even if my wording gets a bit messy sometimes or I miss a comma here or tehre. I suppose what matters most is that every part of my early training shaped how I care for people today. And even if I still feel like I am figuring out the “perfect” way to explain things, I stay committed to giving patients practical guidance they can actually use, backed by the clinical exposure I have lived through rather than just read about.

I am currently doing my internship at Civil Kheda, still figuring some things out day by day, but I like how the clinical exposure keeps pushing me. Earlier I did my internship at an international school of medicine, and that mix of environments kinda shaped how I look at patient care now… maybe in ways I didn’t fully expect. Sometimes I catch myself comparing procedures or the way we handle cases, and then I have to remind myself that every setting has its own rhythm, its own small challanges. I am working across general medicine duties, seeing routine OPD cases and the more unpredictable stuff that walks in, trying to apply proper clinical reasoning even when my mind is running a bit too fast. I focus a lot on careful patient assessment and evidence-based decision making, though I admit I still type thngs wrong on the chart or double-check a diagnosis maybe one too many times. At Civil Kheda the workload can get pretty heavy, but that actually helps me learn to manage time, prioritise patient needs and stay calm even when the ward feels like its spinning a bit. I am particularly attentive to early symptom recognition and basic emergency response, because the international school of medicine internship had exposed me to a broad mix of pathologies, and now here those skills feel more grounded… like they’re actually growing roots. Sometimes I rethink a step or go back over a treatment plan becaus I want to be sure I didn’t miss some small sign hiding in the noise. I am still building my clinical confidence, but I approach each patient with respect, clear communication, and a kind of steady curiosity about their health issues. Maybe my path isn’t perfectly smooth, and sure I make tiny misstypes or skip a comma here or there, but the commitment to safe, reliable care is real and constant.

Am Dr. V Srikanth Reddy, a dermatologist with 13 years of experience and postgraduate training from Osmania Medical College, leads Gayatri Skin and Mind Clinic. Expert in comprehensive skin, hair, and nail disorders, with special focus on pediatric conditions like tinea and white patches, alongside geriatric care for aging skin. Committed to science-backed solutions

I am Dr Mahavir and honestly sometimes I’m still surprized how fast these 5+ years in medicine moved, working day after day in gmc and learning under many specialist senior doctors from across India. I work mainly as a clinican who really tries to understand what’s going on behind a patient’s symptoms, even when the picture looks a bit messy at first... sort of like my notes here. My experience came from handling a wide range of medical cases while observing different approaches from seniors, and that mix gave me a broader way of thinking, maybe not perfect but practical. I am often shifting between careful clinical assessment and quick decision-making, because in hospital setting things don’t always wait for your comfort. Sometimes I recheck a detail twice, sometimes I catch myself typing too fast and missing a comma or two, but the focus stays on providing dependable care. Being around specialists helped me understand varied treatment strategies, disease patterns, and the small clues that guide management, even if I still keep refining my own style every other week. I am working with patients from all backgrounds, trying to keep communication simple enough so they don’t feel overwhelmed by medical terminology—but I don’t shy away from using proper clinical terms when needed for accurate explaination. I try to maintain that balance, though at times I wonder if I’m overthinking it. Still, every case adds something: more confidence, more questions, more clarity on what truly matters in patient care. I am committed to staying attentive, learning continuously, and making sure patients feel heard. Maybe my path isn’t always perfectly straight-lined, but it’s real, and grounded in hands-on experience with senior specialists who shaped how I diagnose, treat, and support people who come for help!!