Dr. Gayatri Phadke
Experience: | 5 years |
Education: | MUHS |
Academic degree: | Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda |
Area of specialization: | I am mostly focused on treating lifestyle disorders & chronic skin issues—like diabetes, obesity, eczema, psoriasis. Metabolic probs too. I don’t go after symptoms only, I try to figure out where the imbalance really started... digestion, immunity, dosha shift, that sort of thing. Been practicing for 8+ yrs now and during that time seen how ayurvedic medicine plus daily habits plus diet changes (even small ones!) can shift things big time. I use Panchakarma where it fits, but only if patient’s ready. |
Achievements: | I am an M.D. in Ayurveda and somehow landed 2nd rank in the university—wasn't chasing medals but yeah, did get a gold in Kayachikitsa back in UG days. That phase kinda set my base strong. I got real into the whole clinical + research angle early on, and ended up presenting multiple papers at national-level conferences... some were super stressful but worth it. All that shaped how I practice now—solid in theory but still grounded in what actually works for real patients. |
I am an Ayurvedic physician practicing out of Maharashtra, working independently now for 8+ yrs—though honestly it never feels routine. Every case feels new. I work mostly with chronic stuff, lifestyle disorders, gut imbalances, and long-standing skin problems that ppl say “don’t go away.” My whole practice is grounded in classical texts but I adapt it a bit depending on how the patient lives, what they eat, their work routine, family setup, mental load... everything. Because none of us are living in ancient times right? When someone walks in, I’m usually thinking about their prakriti right away, but also how their agni is behaving. That tells me a lot. I don’t jump into treating symptoms straight off—I’m more interested in why those symptoms are happening in the first place. Whether it’s PCOS or eczema or early diabetes signs, the root is usually somewhere deeper. I try to fix that root. Panchakarma works wonders there if done proper and not rushed—like Basti, Virechan, Nasya depending on the doshas involved. I’ve seen real progress with ppl dealing with psoriasis, thyroid issues, acne flareups, obesity-related fatigue, or even chronic constipation that just refuses to move. Diet helps but not on its own. I usually give food plans that’re more logical than strict—and we talk about habits, timings, combinations, what aggravates etc. That plus medicine and a few rituals like daily abhyanga or night routines—that’s where healing begins really. Also I'm pretty into Ritucharya. Changing seasons mess up people’s doshas a lot more than they think, especially in a place like Maharashtra where humidity and diet pattern don’t always match. Stress is another hidden layer. I do add some grounding practices for ppl who feel mentally restless—simple breathwork, warm decoctions, routine corrections. I don’t promise magic. I ask for effort. But when patients stick with it... the changes feel deeper, more solid. Less up and down. That’s what keeps me doing this.
