Dr. Athulya Ramachandran
Experience: | 4 years |
Education: | Dhanvantari Ayurveda Medical College Hospital & Research Center |
Academic degree: | Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery |
Area of specialization: | I am a dedicated Ayurvedic physician who’s kinda grown into this mix of classical roots and what ppl actually need in today’s messy health setups. I work a lot with chronic stuff—like gut troubles, joint pain, skin issues, even lifestyle things that don’t always show up on tests but feel very real to the patient. I use herbal medicines, Panchakarma (only when it’s really needed tho), diet changes, sleep resets—all that. My focus? Not just treating symptoms, but spotting where the Dosha went off track. Each case gets personalized coz nobody's body works on a fixed manual, right? I go deep into Prakriti-Vikriti checks, not just like ticking a chart but really trying to feel what’s off-balance. Been especially seeing results in people who don’t respond to fast fixes—stuff like PCOS, IBS, or fatigue without cause. My approach isn’t flashy but it’s layered, and I keep learning as I go—cuz honestly, Ayurveda is not one-size-fits-all & never was!! |
Achievements: | I am someone who’s always taken this path seriously, and in 2020 I got the Jeevaka Award from Himalaya Drug Company—it meant a lot. Not just coz of the academic part, but coz it felt like a nod to sticking with authentic Ayurvedic practice in a world that’s constantly rushing for shortcuts. That moment kinda pushed me harder into evidence-based care & working closer with ppl, not just protocols. I still keep that award tucked near my books... weird habit maybe, but it keeps me grounded. |
I am working right now as a Duty Medical Officer at JSS Ayurveda Hospital—honestly it's a bit hectic sometimes, but the kind of learning that comes out of it is unmatched. Most days I’m managing OPD and IPD rounds, keeping track of cases that range from skin problems, arthritis, indigestion-type issues to more long-haul lifestyle conditions like diabetes or thyroid. It’s not always smooth, but each patient teaches something—sometimes subtle things that even books miss. One part of the job that kinda grew on me is patient assessment. I do thorough nadi pariksha, prakriti analysis and dosha evaluations, which helps get to the root quicker, not just the symptoms. My treatments mostly revolve around classical Ayurvedic meds and I also advise Panchakarma when needed—basti, virechana, you name it—depends on what fits best. Plus, I always try explaining to the patient why a certain diet or routine is advised. They deserve to know, not just follow blindly. I also chip in with admin stuff—making sure hygiene protocols are tight, records are neat, and there’s good coordination among our team. It's a challenge to balance clinical and paperwork side but I kinda like that pressure too... most of the time! Working alongside senior Vaidyas has helped polish my diagnostic clarity and made me trust the strength of Ayurveda even more. Integrating modern diagnostics with our traditional methods feels necessary to me. We're not just sticking to age-old texts, we’re applying them with present-day logic, and that's what makes it meaningful, right? One day I’d like to get deeper into Panchakarma research or maybe work with chronic care cases at a bigger level... still figuring. Till then I’m just focusing on doing justice to each case, each day. Whether it’s acute or chronic, I want the patient to feel seen, heard and supported—not rushed. That’s kinda the core for me. I keep reading, observing, making mistakes too—but learning with each one.
