Dr. Irfon J
Experience: | 3 years |
Education: | Rajiv Gandhi Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital |
Academic degree: | Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery |
Area of specialization: | I am Dr. Irfon and my work mostly centers around disorders of the head and neck—through Shalakya Tantra, which is kinda the Ayurvedic version of ENT + ophthalmology + oral care (but deeper, and honestly, more layered). I deal with all sorts of eye problems like dry eye, refrective issues, diabetic-related retina changes, and sometimes even deeper retinal disorders that don’t always respond to mainstream care.
ENT-wise, I work with allergic rhinitis, tinnitus, chronic sinusitis, tonsil issues, mild hearing loss... all that stuff that tends to drag on and on. I take a layered approach—herbs, nasya, kaval, lifestyle changes, and sometimes Panchakarma if needed. Not everyone needs heavy detox but when it fits, it helps reset the system.
I also treat oral conditions like mouth ulcers, TMJ-related discomfort, and nerve-type pain in the face/jaw area (dental neuralgia—basically those shooting pains that seem to come out of nowhere.) On the skin side, I see acne, dandruff, pigmentation issues, scalp flare-ups, hairfall that just won't settle.
What I'm really drawn to are neurovascular patterns in the head/neck zone. Migraines, cluster headaches, sinus pressure headaches—things where nerve and blood flow aren't syncing right. That’s where a combination of classical therapies and custom lifestyle correction can work way better than ppl expect. Everything I do is matched to the person’s prakriti and their daily rhythm—not just their symptoms. That part matters more than most ppl realize. |
Achievements: | I am Dr. Irfon and most of what I’ve done till now kinda shaped how I see Ayurveda—not just as theory, but as something you have to use with your hands, your eyes, your instinct. Practicing at Kottakkal Ayurveda Clinic gave me space to treat real patients on my own—trying, adjusting, failing a few times too honestly, but learning fast. Then during my six-month DRP at Shree Narayana Hospital, I got to really sharpen my diagnostic lens—like mixing classical nadi pareeksha with clinical judgement, which isn't always neat but it works.
My internship at RGAMC added this layer of integrative thinking... how to work Ayurvedically while still understanding the value of modern labs, pathology, etc. Right now I’m in the middle of my M.S. in Shalakya Tantra, and honestly it’s made my focus clearer—especially for head & neck stuff, where everything’s so connected. I’ve also trained in Kerala Panchakarma therapies—not the surface-level ones, but the deeper individualized protocols. That’s kinda where my heart lies—personalized detox, guided step-by-step, not rushed or generic. |
I am Dr. Irfon, currently doing my M.S. in Shalakya Tantra, which if you’re not familiar—is this Ayurvedic branch focused on disorders of the eyes, ears, nose, throat, and oral cavity. Basically, anything in the head-neck zone. What I really like about it is that you get to merge deep anatomical study with Ayurvedic principles that are thousands of years old but somehow still so relevant. That blend of sharp detail and holistic thinking really clicked for me. Alongside my postgrad, I’ve been working hands-on—both in institutional setups and smaller clinics. The clinical side of things is what really taught me how to listen. I spent six months practicing independently at Kottakkal Ayurveda Clinic where I saw a mix of conditions—chronic sinusitis, migraine, eye strain, even hair and skin issues. I used internal meds, external procedures, diet changes, lifestyle tweaks, whatever made sense based on the person’s prakriti. It wasn’t cookie-cutter stuff—it couldn’t be. Before that, I did a six-month Diagnostic Residency Program at Shree Narayana Hospital. That’s where I got more confident in clinical decision-making. Learning to bridge the classical tools like nadi-pariksha with modern diagnostic thinking—felt like a big shift. It helped me become more precise without losing the heart of Ayurvedic assessment. I also trained in Kerala-style Panchakarma. The deep detox kind, not just oil massages. That opened up a whole new way of handling chronic cases—like stuff that wasn’t responding to basic treatment before. Now I’m working on formulating an Ayurvedic herbal serum to target premature greying. It's Rasayana-inspired, but I’m tweaking it for practical use in daily haircare. Trial phase is on, let’s see how it evolves. I focus a lot on chronic conditions—especially stress-based imbalances, immune dysregulation, skin & scalp concerns. I try to meet each case where they are, not where the textbook says they should be. My goal's always to craft a plan that actually fits their rhythm, habits, needs—not just the diagnosis. Balance is personal. Healing is layered. And I guess my role is to hold that space while the body remembers how to reset.
