Our Verified Medical Experts — page 38

I am Dr. Purushottma Sharma, a medical graduate of 2023, and I currently work across general medicine and the orthopedic department, where I have gained around two year’s of hands-on clinical experience. My daily work involves evaluating common and complex medical conditions, assisting in diagnosis, and supporting treatment plans that focus on both immediate relief and long-term health. I try to stay practical in my thinking, even when cases get a little confusing or overlap between medical and musculoskeletal problems. I am especially familiar with routine general medicine cases, chronic illness follow-up, basic emergency care, and orthopedic evaluations related to joint pain, injuries, and mobility issues. Working closely with senior doctors and multidisciplinary teams has helped me understand how small clinical details sometimes get missed, and I pay attention to that, even when the workload feels heavy. Patient communication matters to me, though sometimes I still feel I can explain things better, and I keep learning from that process. I am focused on providing patient-centered care, keeping treatment clear, honest, and evidence based, without overcomplicating medical decisions. My approach leans toward listening first, then acting, even if that takes a bit more time than expected. General medicine and orthopedics together have shaped how I look at the body as a connected system, not seperate parts, which I find important in real clinical practice!

I am Dr Sujit Bahekar, an ophthalmologist by training and by everyday work, and I have completed my MBBS and MS degrees from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. My medical education shaped the basics strongly, though learning never really stops and sometimes I still double-check myself. I later completed my fellowship from Ganpati Netralaya, which is known as one of the renowned eye institutes in India, and that phase added real depth to my clinical thinking and surgical skills. I am currently working as a Consultant and Cataract Surgeon at Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, where academic exposure mixes with hands-on patient care, sometimes hectic but meaningful. Along with this role, I also practice as Director and Consultant at my own setup, which allows me to stay closely involved with patients from the first visit to post-surgery follow ups. My primary focus remains cataract surgery and comprehensive ophthalmic care, with attention to safety, precision, and practical decision making. I try to keep my approach patient-centered, even on long days when time feels short. Clear explanation, realistic expectations, and ethical treatment matter to me, though I admit communication is a work in progress. Over the years, I have managed a wide range of eye conditions, balancing teaching, surgery, and private practice, sometimes all in the same day. I believe consistent learning and honest medical practice go hand in hand, even if the path feels a bit uneven at times!!