Dr. Amarnath Thekkekara
Experience: | 5 years |
Education: | Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College & Hospital |
Academic degree: | Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery |
Area of specialization: | I am mostly working with general ayurveda, but honestly over time I just naturally started focusing more on infertility cases—both male n female. It’s something I felt drawn to, maybe cuz it’s not just about organs or hormones, it's the whole person. My approach always starts with basics like dosha checking, nadi pariksha and trying to see the root—like really why conception’s not happening. Sometimes it’s stress, other times metabolic or lifestyle driven stuff no one noticed earlier.
I use herbal formulations that align with each body type...no one-size-fits-all here. Also I give a lot of attention to daily habits, sleep, digestion, even emotional blocks sometimes that get overlooked in regular treatment. Fertility's not always a straight path, and I try not to rush it, just support the body to rebalance itself.
I also like combining classic rasayana with more modern protocols if needed. It’s not always only about reproduction either, sometimes we end up healing skin issues or thyroid stuff in the process! I just want patients to feel seen, and not be told their issues are “inexplicable”. There's always something deeper if we listen right. |
Achievements: | I am really proud to say I got the Best Doctor Award from Patanjali Ayurveda in 2023 — kinda unexpected that year tbh. It felt like my long hours, the constant effort to actually listen to patients n not rush things finally got noticed. I don’t work for awards, never did, but this one meant a lot coz it came from a place that values classical ayurveda like I do. Makes me wanna keep showing up better, go deeper with diagnosis, and keep refining my approach to natural healing. |
I am working right now as a physician at Patanjali Ayurveda in Chennai, and honestly this role’s given me such a broad space to understand how classical Ayurveda can still totally fit in today’s fast moving life. I mostly focus on holistic care—nothing cookie cutter. Like each patient who walks in, they come with not just symptoms but a whole story. That’s where I really try to dig deeper using Prakriti analysis, Dosha-Vikruti check, Nadi pariksha and all the classical tools that we’ve trusted for centuries. Everyday I deal with cases ranging from diabetes, thyroid problems, skin issues to more stubborn stuff like PCOD, stress burnouts or poor gut health that’s messed up their entire routine. I often use herbal formulations and detox protocols that we develop here, but I mix that with specific diet tweaks, dinacharya advice, and sometimes rasayana or even satvavajaya chikitsa if I feel the mind’s involved—which it usually is right? A lot of patients come here frustrated from trying everything else. They want something that feels safe and actually works, not just temporarily. That’s where Ayurveda shines, and honestly it’s satisfying when they begin feeling better without all those heavy meds. I also counsel for fatigue, hormonal swings, stress patterns etc., especially among working professionals who don’t even realise how off-balance they’ve gone. Being part of Patanjali team has given me hands-on insight into how classical meds + proprietary formulas can work together. And it’s not just about treating illness either—there’s this bigger picture of health we’re all chasing. I'm always trying to help patients build awareness… not just swallow tablets, but really understand what their body is trying to say. And yeah, some days are hectic, not gonna lie. But at the end, I just wanna help them live better. With clarity. Without side effects. Naturally.
