Our Verified Medical Experts — page 5

I am Dr. Aman Shaba and yeah—psychiatry’s more than just my job, it kinda shaped how I look at people, illness, even life honestly. I’m a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist with solid clinical experience handling everything from general psychiatry to neuropsychiatric disorders, addiction issues, sexual health concerns, and psychotherapeutic stuff. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach.. mental health just doesn’t work like that. I did my M.B.B.S. from M.I.M.E.R Medical College in Pune. Those early years in med school really pushed me to get a strong grip on clinical basics, which helped later. But I started leaning into mental health early on. That’s why I went on to do my MD in Psychiatry from JNMC, Wardha—probably the most intense yet eye-opening 3 years. I worked closely with patients from all kinds of backgrounds, saw first-hand how complicated and layered psychiatric conditions really are. Crisis interventions, acute psychosis, treatment-resistant cases—there was always something new. One thing led to another, and I got really interested in sexual health too, which ppl don’t talk about enough tbh. I trained in Sexual Medicine at Allo Health, which added a whole other dimention to how I help patients, especially when concerns are both psychological and physiological—often they overlap! Over the years, I’ve worked in a few places that taught me stuff textbooks just don’t. At Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital in Delhi, I was posted in the Adolescent De-addiction Ward. Those were some of the toughest yet rewarding days.. working with kids battling substance use—detox, therapy, relapse prevention—all of it tailored to young minds. Then at Tele MANAS (under CIP Ranchi), I’ve been providing telepsychiatry consults for patients across Jharkhand. It’s different but impactful. You’d be surprised how many people open up easier on video calls. Whether it's general psychiatry or neuro stuff or addiction medicine—I try to meet patients where they are. I'm still learning, honestly, because mental health never stops evolving. But yeah, my goal is pretty straight—listen properly, avoid labels, treat the whole person, not just a disorder.

I am someone who's built my clinical roots by really getting into the flow of daily dentistry—assisting senior dentists, learning from hands-on experience, and getting my hands into real patient cases right from the start. Most of my exposure’s been in preventive and restorative dental care, where I worked closely on procedures like oral prophylaxis, restorations (a lot of them!), and extractions. Nothing too glamorous at first glance maybe, but that’s where I kinda learned the real rhythm of dentistry, like patient flow, chairside decisions, and how to stay calm when a procedure doesn’t go textbook-smooth. I’ve also had the chance to serve in multiple community dental camps. These were intense, not just because of the patient volume but also the conditions—limited resources, lots of need, and a constant reminder that basic oral care still isn't a given for everyone. These camps helped me not only sharpen my clinical decision-making but also really built up my confidence... and honestly made me respect the public side of dentistry way more. There was also a good chunk of time where I supported patients via teleconsultation—especially during lockdowns. I’d guide them with dental pain, hygiene advice, post-procedure care, or even just reassure them that things weren’t as bad as Google made them think. It wasn’t always easy—I mean, trying to explain flossing over a call?? But it did improve my communication skills, for sure. I always try to mix clarity with kindness when I’m talking to patients. Doesn’t matter if it’s a basic cleaning or a complex composite build-up—I want them to feel involved in what’s happening inside their own mouth. I focus a lot on making patients feel safe and heard, while staying grounded in evidence-based dental care that actually works and lasts.

I am a medical doctor who kinda found myself leaning more n more toward skin-related cases during my early rotations. After completing my MBBS, I joined the TTD Trust Hospital as a Civil Assistant Surgeon, where the patient flow was hectic most days but it taught me loads about dealing with people from all kinds of backgronds, especially in public health setups where things aren’t always smooth or predictable. Later, I got the chance to work as a Junior Resident in Dermatology at SVIMS, Tirupati for around 1.5 yrs—honestly, that’s where my interest in skin really started to deepen. Daily exposure to cases like acne, infections, psoriasis, vitiligo, even some tricky autoimmune stuff... all of it kept me engaged and constantly thinking. It wasn’t just the textbook part, but figuring out what really bothered patients, sometimes it’s cosmetic, sometimes it’s more about confidence or social discomfort. That part hit me—how skin isn’t just skin, you know? I got hands-on with minor procedures too, like cryotherapy, intralesional injections, biopsies, and helped with laser treatments under guidance. I wouldn’t say I’m an expert in everything yet, but I do take my time with each case, try to listen more before jumping into prescriptions. Communication matters, esp when ppl feel judged or just...ignored in past consults. Right now, I’m continuing to learn and adapt—trying to keep up with latest dermatological guidelines and approaches. Whether it’s a basic fungal issue or something chronic and hard to pin down, I try to look at the whole picture. Because nothing in medicine is ever “just routine” if you're seeing it for the first time as a patient.

I am a MBBS doctor with 4+ yrs deep into ObGyn and honestly... this field just keeps growing on me. I work mostly with women across all ages – teenage girls dealing with period issues to postmenopausal women just trying to figure stuff out that nobody warned them about. I’ve handled things like PCOS, painful cycles, weird spotting, birth control confusion, you name it. I try to make those convos comfortable, zero awkwardness. And when it comes to pregnancy care – both antenatal & postnatal – I believe in listening first, talking second. There’s already too much noise online, half of it wrong anyway. I also had the chance to work in international setups. That exposure helped me stay grounded but also see how different healthcare can be in diff places. I’m GMC registered (UK), which honestly was tough to crack but worth it... brought that whole patient-first mindset home with me. Now I try to blend solid clinical knowledge with empathy, always. Online or in person, I want my patients to feel seen not just diagnosed. From menstrual irregularities to fertility worries or perimenopause stuff that kinda sneaks up on you – I keep it science-backed, non-judgy, and real. Most women don’t even know half of what's going on inside them coz no one explained it right. That’s where I step in. Not just to prescribe but to explain, like actually make sense of what’s happening and why. There are no dumb questions in my consults. Whether someone’s nervous about a missed period, newly diagnosed PCOS, or just wants to know if that discharge is “normal” – I take it seriously. Everything’s confidential. Everything’s safe. Healthcare should feel like a conversation, not a lecture. That’s how I work. And if I don’t know something? I say it. Then go find out. My goal is to help women trust their bodies again, not feel confused or ashamed about them. Bit of a long intro I guess... but that’s me. And yeah sometimes the connection lags during online calls lol but the care? That stays solid.

I am an ENT specialist with MS in Otorhinolaryngology, and yeah that basically means I deal with all sorts of ear, nose, throat stuff—sometimes minor, sometimes really tricky. My journey in this field started way back during med school, but it really took shape when I started digging deeper into the surgical side of ENT. I got drawn to the way tiny structures in the head-neck region can cause big problems... and fixing those? Kinda became my thing. I usually manage everything from chronic sinus issues, nasal polyps, deviated nasal septum, ear infections, hearing loss cases to things like vocal cord nodules and thyroid swellings. There’s a lot people don’t realise about ENT, like how vertigo can be tied to the inner ear or how simple allergies can wreck someone’s sleep—makes you look at the body as this connected mess of systems that need tuning more than fixing. Surgery’s part of what I do, not all of it. I do a fair bit of outpatient diagnosis too... endoscopic exams, audiometry interpretation, allergy management—sometimes it’s not about rushing to the OR but figuring out what the patient actually needs. And yeah sometimes that takes time, and explaining things over again bcoz ENT symptoms can get confusing for people. One thing I’m big on is clarity. I try and make sure patients leave the consult with less fear, more understanding—even if they’re not sure yet about treatment. I mean you don’t wanna leave someone feeling worse just cause they didn’t get the jargon right? That bugs me. Right now I’m also keeping up with the newer tech in ENT—minimal invasive techniques, better imaging, laser interventions... It’s a fast field if you're looking. I don’t claim to know it all, but I do make sure I keep learning, whether it’s by reading up late or bugging seniors when something doesn’t sit right. Anyway if you’re dealing with ENT stuff—frequent cold, blocked nose, ear ringing, tonsils, snoring, whatever—you don’t have to “wait and watch” forever. Sometimes you just need the right person to hear you out, literally.

I am a doctor of medicine and have been in practice for 2 years now—feels short if you go by the number, but trust me the learning curve’s been wild. Working with people day in day out really makes you see that no case is ever just routine. Whether someone walks in with a stubborn cough, gastric pain that keeps coming back or fatigue they can’t explain... I try to treat it all like a puzzle that needs proper time n thought. I don’t rush through consults, and I def don’t believe in throwin antibiotics around like candy either. My interest mostly leans towards internal medicine kind of cases, like lifestyle-related issues, chronic disorders, gut health, infections, and metabolic stuff—those things that build slow n wear ppl out without warning. And I like talkin through symptoms with my patients, like what really led to that headache or why they’re bloated all the time. Sometimes it’s the tiniest thing you pick up in history taking that changes the whole approach. Over these couple years I’ve learned to balance what textbooks say and what the actual patient needs. That’s not always the same, right? I’ve managed people with thyroid problems, BP fluctuations, acid reflux, skin flare-ups, unexplained body pain, and yes, a ton of anxiety-linked complaints too. And weirdly, those tend to cross paths more than we realize. Right now I’m really working on improving the way I guide people toward prevention—not just cure. Diet tips, sleep hygiene, exercise basics... all that stuff people ignore until it’s too late, I try to squeeze that into every consult (even if half of them forget it next day lol). Still, some remember. And those moments feel worth it. I don’t claim to know it all. But I do care. And that part doesn’t change. If you’re unsure, worried, or just sick of Googling your symptoms at 3 am — maybe come in. Let’s actually talk, properly.

I am working at Govt Medical College Dungarpur from feb 2024 till feb 2025—basically my rotatory internship, and yeah, it’s been intense in a good way. I moved across major departments—Internal Medicine, Surgery, OBGY, Pediatrics, EM and honestly each one hit different. In medicine I got to dig into diagnosis stuff and manage day-to-day patient care... loved the flow of ward rounds even though they kinda stretch forever on some days. Surgery—well I didn’t cut anything crazy but did assist in a bunch of minor procedures and dressings, sometimes scrubbing in and just trying to stay sharp. OB-GYN surprised me more than I thought—actually seeing a delivery happen from start to finish, or even helping hold instruments during one, that kinda leaves a mark. Emergencies were... chaos but also real learning, like decision-making had to be fast. I was checking vitals, doing CPR prep, giving meds, talking to relatives and following up on what next—all of that. There’s a lot of routine too—taking patient history, writing notes, following up investigations, updating seniors (sometimes getting grilled tbh). But those parts kinda teach you discipline. I also got into counseling patients more than I expected. Like telling a mother why her kid needs a nebuliser twice a day or explaining postop care to someone who looks just plain scared. That part still feels hard sometimes. Also we had CMEs and case discussions, not always super exciting, but a few of those did change how I looked at certain things. One on sepsis management still stuck in my head cause I saw that exact protocol play out later on in emergency ward. I wouldn’t call myself a specialist in anything yet—still learning, still fumbling at times—but I’m def more confident in ward management, diagnostic basics, handling common emergencies & being a part of a patient’s healing cycle in small but meaningful ways.

I am working as a psychiatrist since last 4 years—yeah, time kinda flew by. From day one, I knew I didn’t want to just hand out pills and tick checkboxes. I always leaned toward a more holistic kinda care, you know... where therapy, lifestyle, and patient’s story all matters just as much as the DSM codes. Mental health isn’t one-size-fit-all, and honestly it shouldn’t be treated that way. Most of my work deals with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, sleep issues, and lately I’ve been seeing more patients dealing with trauma-related things too. Every case comes with it’s own set of challenges—and I kinda like that unpredictabillity?? keeps me learning every day. I try not to just focus on symptoms, I prefer going deeper, figuring out what really going on behind them. Sometimes it's messy, sometimes slow, but that’s what makes it real. I do believe in medication when its needed, sure, but I also keep pushing myself to stay updated with newer approaches. From CBT to lifestyle-based interventions and even digital therapeutics (yep, those are getting big), I like mixing the conventional with the latest. Not all tools work for all ppl, so having more in the toolbox helps. Been advocating for mental health in small ways—talks, community work, even social media if that counts lol. Still got a lot to learn (and unlearn) and honestly I'm okay with that. Because the day I stop being curious is probably the day I stop being a good doc. Right now, I'm mostly working in clinical settings—outpatient care, counseling sessions, follow-ups. But I make space for listening. Like actually listening to what someone’s going through, without jumping into diagnosis-mode too soon. I think patients notice that. Or atleast I hope they do.

I am Dr. Ayesha Miftha and honestly the one thing that drives me in medicine is this constant thought—how do we stop ppl from getting sick before they get there. I'm a general practitioner yeah, but I'm def more drawn towards preventive care n stuff like public health. It’s not just about treating fevers or random aches (tho that’s part of it too obviously), but trying to get ppl to think about what they eat, how they sleep, move, stress... all of it adds up, and most ppl don't realise till much later. I kinda see my role as a mix of being a doctor, educator and sometimes a bit of a motivator too tbh. Whether it’s reminding someone their blood pressure isn’t "just a number" or explaining how lifestyle changes actually work—there’s always a conversation happening. That’s why I started sharing tips and bits online. Didn’t expect much but turned out ppl really want straight talk, nothing fancy. In daily practice, I focus on things like chronic illness prevention, early symptom spotting, diet-linked disorders (they’re everywhere now), and overall wellness. I'm not claiming to knw everything—no doc shud—but I do try keeping up with new research and evidence, esp on stuff like metabolic health, gut issues, and mental well-being coz they’re all so connected now. Also gotta say, sometimes the smallest advice makes the biggest difference. Just helping a person realise they needed water or better sleep instead of more meds... That part? Feels kinda underrated but powerful. Anyway, my goal’s pretty clear—to make health feel less scary, more human, and def more doable. And yeah, if you’re someone who’s tired of generic “take this pill” kind of advice, we’ll probably get along just fine.

I am Dr. Shivam Bhandari Jain, working as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Bhopal, mostly out of Health 4 U Clinic where I see a pretty wide range of cases day in and out. I try to keep my approach super grounded and evidence-driven, but also make space for empathy and just... hearing people out without jumping to labels too fast. I don’t see psychiatry as just diagnosis-and-drugs, it's more like a collaborative thing where I figure out with each person what's actually going on under the surface. I mostly deal with stuff like depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar spectrum issues, substance-use problems, and personality disorders that don’t always look textbook. Sometimes people walk in not knowing what they’re feeling or how to describe it—and honestly, that’s totally fine. I help them make sense of the patterns. And if that means mixing meds with therapy-based support or plain life planning, that’s the way we go. I'm big on privacy—no judging, no assumptions. I want folks to feel safe talking about whatever they’re dealing with, even if it’s messy or makes no sense at first. A lot of times, the healing starts just by someone taking you seriously. That's what I try to offer, every single session. I’m also trying to stay on top of latest research stuff, not just for academic sake but because mental health care is changing all the time and it kinda needs to keep changing. Anyway, I believe in treating the whole human being, not just the "illness". And some days that means long convos about emotions, and other times it's just helping someone finally get sleep after months of insomina.. Each story is diff, each recovery path unique—what matters is starting. If you're not sure whether what you're feeling is "enough" to get help? It probably is. Just reach out. I'm here.