Dr. Shivani Gandhe
Experience: | 2 years |
Education: | MUHS |
Academic degree: | Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery |
Area of specialization: | I am mainly working in three big areas of Ayurveda right now – geriatrics, gynecology, and GIT stuff – and honestly each one needs a different kind of patience. With elderly patients, I spend a lot of time looking at age-related issues like stiffness in joints, constant weakness, or degenerative changes that don’t just go away with one treatment. I use classical Ayurvedic therapies, but also adjust them depending on how much the patient can actually handle at their age.
In gynecology, my focus is on things like menstrual irregularitys, PCOD, infertility, and other reproductive health problems. I keep it natural – herbal medicines, diet corrections, lifestyle tweaks – but I also make sure it’s practical enough for them to follow. Sometimes small change in routine can really shift their health.
Then there’s GIT disorders – indigestion, acidity, IBS, chronic bloating – all those things that slowly drain energy. I work with proper diagnosis (no guessing), personalised herbal formulations, Panchakarma when it’s needed, and guide patients on what to eat, when to eat, and even how to eat. My goal isn’t just fixing symptoms… it’s making sure they don’t keep coming back again. |
Achievements: | I am right now doing my MD in Ayurveda… feels like a big step but also a necessary one if I want to sharpen my skills the right way. Every lecture, every clinical round, I’m picking up something new – better ways to diagnose, more precise treatment planning, and how to actually apply evidence-based Ayurvedic practices without losing the classical touch. It’s not just theory for me, I keep thinking about how each thing I learn can make my patient care more accurate, more holistic, and actually sustainable in the long run. |
I am still grateful for those 8 months I worked as a Medical Consultant at Patanjali… feels short when you say it but in reality it was packed with learning. Every day brought a mix of patients – some coming in with minor seasonal complaints, others struggling with chronic issues they’d carried for years. I wasn’t just reading theory anymore, I was applying Ayurveda in real time, seeing how a well thought-out herbal formulation or a tweak in daily routine could shift someone’s health. My work was never about rushing through cases… I would take time for proper patient assesment, going into their history, looking at the dosha imbalances, sometimes noticing small details they didn’t even think to mention. From there, I’d build personalised treatment plans – herbs, diet advice, Panchakarma if needed, and small lifestyle changes that fit their life instead of overwhelming them. There were moments where a patient’s progress was slower than expected, and I had to adjust, rethink, and sometimes go back to the basics. That taught me patience, which honestly is just as important as clinical skill. I also got better at talking to people in a way that made them feel heard and safe, not just “treated.” I kept my focus on root-cause healing – not chasing symptoms but aiming for balance that lasts. By the end of those months, I felt more confident in diagnosis, clearer in treatment design, and stronger in my belief that authentic Ayurveda can still stand firm in today’s fast healthcare world… if practiced with integrity and care. And maybe that’s the part I value most – knowing how to merge textbook knowledge with human reality in the clinic.