Our Team of Ayurvedic Experts — page 16

I am a Consultant General Surgeon & Proctologist, and honestly a lot of my work revolves around fixing things people usually don’t wanna talk about out loud—like piles, fissures, fistulas, pilonidal sinus, that whole uncomfortable but super common territory. I kinda made it a point early on to focus on anorectal conditions not just bcz they need precision, but also bcz they come with a lot of personal discomfort that patients don’t always know how to deal with, or who to turn to. In my clinical practice, I handle both general surgeries—like hernias, hydroceles, soft tissue lumps—and the more specific colorectal stuff. I do both traditional n minimally invasive procedures depending on what fits best. Honestly, it’s not just about cutting something out or fixing a leak—it’s about figuring what’s really going wrong, making sure we’re not missing the bigger picture, and then tailoring the treatment around that. When a patient walks in with pain while passing stool or bleeding or just a weird swelling that won’t go away, I try to keep things real n clear. No jargon, no rushing. I do a full clinical eval, walk them through options, explain why a surgery may or may not be needed. And if it is, then we go through the safest, most effective route—step by step. I pay a lot of attention to post-op recovery too—like, I don’t disappear after the surgery. I believe recovery is 50% of the success. Without proper wound care, diet advice or follow-ups, the same issue just comes back again. Also just wanna say—I keep learning. Not just from courses or guidelines, but every weird case teaches me smth new. And trust me, with this field, you see a lot of weird. But that’s what makes it interesting. I stick to updated protocols, take hygiene v seriously, and genuinely want people to walk out feeling lighter... not just physically but mentally too. Cuz living with untreated anorectal pain? It just wrecks your peace, silently.

I am practicing Ayurveda since about a year and a half now—doesn’t sound like much maybe, but in this short time I’ve already worked with ppl from all kinds of backgrounds and yeah, the one thing that sticks is: no two cases are ever same. My main focus is on figuring out the *why* behind symptoms, not just what’s showing up. Whether it’s digestion acting up, mood swings, weird breakouts, stress that won’t quit, or hormonal mess like irregular periods—my brain just naturally goes digging for root imbalance. I use classical Ayurvedic methods like *prakriti* assessment & *dosha* mapping (yup, the full charting thing), and then plan individualized treatments—usually a combo of herbs, food guidelines, panchakarma therapies, and small lifestyle tweaks that ppl can actually *do*. I'm not one of those doctors who throws 20 tablets at you and vanishes. I sit with my patients, talk a lot (sometimes too much lol), explain what's going on inside their body in a way that makes sense, not just textbook. That kind of open convo builds trust — and honestly, it helps ppl *stay* with the plan. One thing I'm really particular about is patient education — like, I don’t want them dependent on me forever. I want them to understand their own patterns, learn when things start to go off-track, and feel like they're in control of their health. It’s more like teamwork than me just giving orders. I still consider myself very much in the learning phase tbh. Every case adds something new, and I keep updating myself with newer interpretations, clinical experience, and yeah, a lot of late-night research spirals. It’s tiring sometimes—but then a chronic migraine vanishes, or someone says they slept peacefully after weeks—and you remember why you’re doing all this. Anyway, if you're looking for something more real & root-level than symptom patches, I might be the person to talk to.

I am a practicing Ayurvedic consultant with 4+ yrs into running my own clinic—honestly, that place’s kinda like my second home now. I work one-on-one with patients, listening closely (sometimes over chai, not kidding) and figuring out *why* their health is off track, not just *what* hurts. Every treatment I suggest is based on classical Ayurvedic texts, but I tweak it to match their prakriti, lifestyle chaos, even their food likes (yes, diet plays a role every single time). No cookie-cutter stuff. Right now, I’m also working as an OBGY registrar at CritiCare Multispeciality Hospital—and trust me, that blend of Ayurveda and hardcore hospital duty? super eye-opening. I get to apply my Ayurvedic skills while staying sharp on clinical protocols, emergency handling, all that. Especially in women’s health—things like PCOD, painful periods, infertility workups, and prenatal routines—I kinda see both sides of the picture. One rooted in herbs and doshas, the other in scans and labs. It helps me balance both, like when modern meds help fast but the root cause? That’s where Ayurveda steps in. I’m big on preventive care too, but that’s not everyone’s cup of tea, right? Most folks come when it gets bad. That’s okay—I still aim to guide them with honest opinions, ethical meds, and no false hope talk. I also believe half of healing comes from being heard. I mean, many times patients just want someone to *get* what they're saying, without brushing it off. That’s where I try to slow down, ask better questions, and work *with* them, not just *on* them. Whether it’s stress messing with periods, or someone tired of trying every cream for hormonal acne, I try to dig deep. Herbs, counseling, detox, diet—all in. And yeah, sometimes it's messy, doesn't work instantly, and needs plan B... but we keep going. That trust, that space where they feel okay to ask anything—that's what I keep aiming for. Healing's not always a straight line.

I am a general physician with just over a year in clinical practice — still learning every single day tbh, but in that time, I’ve seen how powerful basic, attentive care can be. Most people come in with things that look small — a cough that won’t stop, some pain in the back, feeling low or not sleeping right — but those symptoms can mean so much more when you actually stop and listen to the full story. That’s kind of how I try to approach it. My base is general medicine, and I handle a mix of both acute and long-standing conditions. Fevers, infections, gastritis, blood pressure ups and downs, fatigue, hormonal stuff, weird aches that don’t show up in reports — I look at all of it with patience, not just a prescription pad. Alongside that, I also spent 6 months working under a senior psychiatrist — not a lot maybe, but honestly? Eye-opening. Helped me understand how much of our physical health is tangled up with mental patterns we ignore. During that phase, I started seeing anxiety, depression, mood imbalances — not just as “mental” stuff but part of a whole system breakdown. That blend of mental + physical focus really shapes my consults now. Like someone walks in with chest tightness and I’m asking about both ECGs *and* sleep, stress, screen time, relationship stuff — because yeah, that matters too. When I sit with a patient, I try not to rush. I explain what I can (sometimes clumsily lol), keep it real, and work out something that actually fits into their daily life — not some textbook plan. Evidence-based, yes, but also... human. I care a lot about building that honest space where people don’t feel stupid for asking questions or admitting they’re struggling. Whether it’s general issues or stress-related complaints, I take both seriously. Right now I’m open to working with anyone who needs help managing their health, whether it's general wellness or more emotional burnout-type stuff. Let’s talk, understand what’s going on, and figure out a doable path. That’s my whole thing — keep it simple, grounded, and helpful.

I am practicing for over 7 years now, and if there's one thing that stuck with me through all kinds of cases—routine fevers to long-standing chronic messes—it’s that people want *to be heard*, not just treated. My work is rooted in that. I don’t jump to conclusions or rely on standard checklists alone. I believe in diagnosis that’s clear, conversation that makes sense, and plans that actually work for the person sitting in front of me (not just on paper). Throughout these years, I’ve worked with all kinds of patients — kids, working professionals, elders, folks with busy lives or long histories of “no one really figured out what’s wrong.” And every time, I go back to the basics: listen, observe, investigate properly, explain in plain words. Because trust builds when people understand what’s happening to their own body — and why. My interest is in general medicine, chronic care, and preventive health. I really value patient education too. Not the boring kind — I try to actually *show* what’s going on and how we can change it. Whether it’s blood sugar creeping up, recurring headaches, or low-grade fatigue that’s always brushed off... we talk about it fully. No rushed exits. No silence gaps. Ethical care matters to me. I don’t recommend things just to fill prescriptions. If a change in food, sleep, or mindset is what’s needed first, I say that. I’m not here to impress—I’m here to help people feel more in control of their health again. I keep myself updated through clinical protocols, research summaries, and honest reflection after consults that didn’t go how I thought. That part’s real too. Learning never stops. My goal is simple but solid: to offer medical care that’s human, effective, and rooted in mutual respect. Whether you’re coming in with a fresh issue or something that’s followed you for years, I meet you there—and we work through it, together. One consult at a time.

I am working in clinical practice for over 10 years now — and honestly, that time taught me more than any classroom ever could. Whether it’s a seasonal illness that needs basic care or a chronic pattern that’s been building up for years, I try to meet each patient where *they* are, not just where the textbook says they should be. I’ve learned that no two headaches are the same, no two fatigue complaints follow the same trail — and listening closely usually tells you more than half the diagnosis. My work's built on real-time clinical exposure, mixed with strong focus on trust and communication. I don’t believe in rushing — I take time to understand what’s *really* going on underneath the symptoms. I try to keep the patient fully in the loop, even if it's just explaining why we're starting something mild instead of jumping into big treatments right away. That clarity matters. Especially when someone’s already tried 4 opinions before walking in. I use a blend of evidence-informed knowledge and practical logic — what has actually worked for people over the years. Not just going by theory, but by lived experience too. The goal isn’t just to treat what's showing up now, but to keep it from coming back in cycles. I’ve worked with patients who were managing lifestyle disorders, menstrual imbalances, skin issues, gut troubles, you name it — and often, a few small shifts lead to bigger relief than they expected. What I care about most is early intervention and habit-awareness — the kind of stuff that doesn’t feel urgent until it becomes unavoidable. I tell my patients this too... don’t wait till your body *forces* you to rest, let’s get ahead of that. Whether the concern is routine or complex, each case deserves full attention and a plan that’s actually doable. For me, this isn’t just case management — it’s relationship building. Every consultation is a chance to hold space, make space, and slowly guide someone back to balance. That’s what keeps me showing up. Every day, every year. Still learning. Still showing up.

I am someone who took their first proper steps in Ayurveda at J.B. Roy State Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital — yeah, that old, respected one in Kolkata where the buildings smell like history and medicated oil at the same time. That place gave me the base I still stand on. After finishing BAMS and internship, I went on to do a 1.5-year housestaffship in Swastha Vritta. That’s where I really got pulled into the preventive side of Ayurveda — daily routine, seasonal alignment, mental hygiene... it’s way deeper than just “eat light food” kinda advice. Right now I’m pursuing my MD in Panchakarma at Govt Ayurvedic College – Institute of Post Graduate Ayurvedic Education & Research, inside the Shyamadas Vaidya Shastra Pith Hospital. Long name, but real work. Clinical, intense, and constantly throwing me into new layers of disease management. Whether it’s a classic Virechana case for pitta disorder or a confused metabolic cluster where nothing fits neatly, Panchakarma demands that you read *everything* — the doshas, the patient’s rhythm, their past meds, their fears, their digestion, even the way they *sit* and talk. Over time I’ve started focusing more on how to use Panchakarma not just to treat, but to *interrupt* disease before it gets deep. I see chronic cases where the patient has no idea how long they’ve been out of sync, they just know they’re tired, stuck, or sliding slowly into something worse. And Ayurveda, when done right, gives them a way *out.* That’s the part I care about. I like bridging classical wisdom with real-world practicality. Not everything works in textbook order — sometimes you adapt, sometimes you pause. But the core? It’s always there. From diagnostics to treatment to follow-up, I try to stay honest and clear with my patients. I keep learning — from the texts, my teachers, and the patient who didn’t respond the way I thought they would. That humility is part of practice too. For me, Ayurveda isn’t just system-based care — it’s person-based clarity. That’s how I try to work. Every day, every case. One person at a time.

I am a Senior Ayurveda Physician with more than 28 years in this field — and trust me, it still surprises me how much there is to learn every single day. Over these years, I’ve had the chance to treat over 1 lakh patients (probably more by now honestly), both through in-person consults and online. Some come in with a mild cough, others with conditions no one’s been able to figure out for years. Each case brings its own rhythm, and that’s where real Ayurveda begins. I still rely deeply on classical tools — *Nadi Pariksha*, *Roga-Rogi Pariksha*, proper *prakriti-vikriti* mapping — not just ticking symptoms into a list. I don’t believe in ready-made cures or generic charts. Diagnosis needs attention. I look at how the disease behaves *inside* that specific person, which doshas are triggering what, and where the imbalance actually started (hint: it’s usually not where the pain is). Over the years I’ve worked with pretty much all age groups and all kinds of health challenges — from digestive upsets & fevers to chronic, autoimmune, hormonal, metabolic and degenerative disorders. Arthritis, diabetes, PCOD, asthma, thyroid... but also things like unexplained fatigue or joint swelling that comes and goes randomly. Many of my patients had already “tried everything else” before they walked into Ayurveda, and watching their systems respond slowly—but surely—is something I don’t take lightly. My line of treatment usually combines herbal formulations (classical ones, not trendy ones), Panchakarma detox when needed, and realistic dietary and lifestyle corrections. Long-term healing needs long-term clarity — not just short bursts of symptom relief. And honestly, I tell patients that too. I also believe patient education isn’t optional. I explain things. Why we’re doing virechana, why the oil changed mid-protocol, why we pause or shift the meds after a few weeks. I want people to feel involved, not confused. Ayurveda works best when the patient is part of the process, not just receiving instructions. Even now I keep learning — through texts, talks, patient follow-ups, sometimes even mistakes that taught me what not to do. And I’m still committed, still fully into it. Because for me, this isn’t just a job. It’s a lifelong responsibility — to restore balance, protect *ojas*, and help each person live in tune with themselves. That’s the real goal.

I am Dr. Vijayalakshmi, currently doing my MD in Panchakarma — which honestly feels like diving deep into the real core of Ayurveda. Not just the detox label everyone throws around, but the *actual* science behind why the body needs to let go, reset, rebuild. I’ve been working hands-on with therapies like Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya etc., and trust me, no two patients ever react the same. That’s what keeps it both challenging and kinda addictive in a good way. Panchakarma isn’t just therapy to me, it’s a full system that works *only* when you pay attention to the small things — like the patient's prakriti, their stress load, their sleeping hours, even what time they get hungry (or don’t). I usually plan every treatment detail carefully — but also adapt it if the patient’s agni doesn’t cooperate or their lifestyle’s full of last-minute chaos. Ayurveda doesn’t work like a machine, it works like nature — and nature’s rarely linear. I do a lot of patient education too, ‘cause tbh if the person doesn’t understand *why* they’re doing snehapana or following a certain pathya, they either resist it or just half-do it. That’s where my teaching side comes in — whether it’s patients or juniors, I like breaking it down in a way that actually sticks. Reading the classics keeps me grounded (and confused sometimes ngl), but I also explore new research, clinical updates, and those interesting case discussions you catch at odd hours between duties. The mix of old n new helps me build care plans that feel rooted but flexible — something I try to carry into every case I handle, whether it’s a chronic skin condition, stubborn gut issue, seasonal detox or just rasayana planning for general wellbeing. For me, good Panchakarma is about clarity and connection — between physician, patient, and the process. I try to keep it real, not rigid. Just deep, clean healing that makes sense for *that* person, in *that* moment. Nothing forced, nothing rushed. Just the body doing what it actually knows how to do — if we just let it.

I am a classically trained Ayurvedic physician — studied at the National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur (yeah the govt one, NIA), and honestly it was way more intense than I’d thought, both mentally & clinically. It wasn’t just about mugging up shlokas or sitting through lectures. From day one we were in OPDs, IPDs, Panchakarma units… touching actual case files, real patients, full rounds. You couldn’t just guess a dosha and move on. You had to *listen* properly, look at the whole story. What hit me the most during training was how chronic cases—like IBS, fatigue, metabolic stuff, or that nagging back pain people ignore for years—don’t just respond to some basic churnas or yoga lists. These need deep analysis. I started noticing the way doshic disturbances show up quietly, sometimes in digestion, sometimes in mood, or just a weird change in appetite timing. That kinda shaped my style of working. I don't rush into panchakarma unless it’s actually needed. In my current practice, I mix classical herbal formulations with therapies and easy, real-world lifestyle edits — stuff that *fits* into the patient’s life, not overwhelms them. I still refer to the classics like Charaka or Ashtanga Hridaya but also join clinical discussions, research webinars, and new updates from other docs. Sticking blindly to one method doesn’t always work, especially with complex or layered cases. I’m very clear with my patients — I explain the “why” behind what I suggest. Why that medicine, why *no* to that food, why this sleep timing matters. That way they don’t feel lost in the process. This kind of transparent, do-able, yet rooted approach — I kinda owe it to my NIA training. Whether it’s sluggish metabolism or chronic acidity or someone just looking for better energy and balance, I treat with curiosity, structure, and yeah, some gut feeling too (not always perfect lol, but mostly on point). Ayurveda’s not slow. Not if it’s used *properly.* That’s really what I try to bring to my patients. Nothing fancy, just real Ayurveda done right.