Dr. Chirag Kalathiya
Experience: | 12 years |
Education: | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science |
Academic degree: | Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda |
Area of specialization: | I am working mainly in weight loss therapies with Ayurved, because I see so many people struggling with obesity, metabolic issues and side effects of crash dieting. I try to focus on root cause correction with ahar-vihar, herbal support and detox methods instead of just chasing quick numbers on scale. Joint pain is another area where I gained solid experience, managing conditions like arthritis, back pain or stiffness, where Panchkarma and local therapies make big diference. Skin & hair problems also come up often—acne, dandruff, hairfall, early greying—and I prefer to link them with inner balance of doshas not only external creams. My idea of specialization is to create sustainable healing with simple and safe plans, guiding patients to lifestyle that suits them. Sometimes its about medicine, other times about counseling, but always about treating the person not only the disese. |
Achievements: | I am a graduate in Ayurveda, and for me that’s not just a degree on paper but a journey of learning classical samhitas, dravyaguna, and the way healing connects mind-body together. Completing BAMS gave me the base to handle both clinical side and preventive aspects of health. It trained me in panchakarma, diagnosis and lifestyle guidance, and I see this as my first real achievement. It shaped how I look at patinets today, with more clarity, patience and respect for natural healing proces. |
I am practising Ayurveda for more than 11 years now, mostly through Panchakarma and Shaman Chikitsa, and in that time I feel like I have seen the whole range—from routine lifestyle issues to really complicated chronic cases. Panchakarma still amazes me, how a properly planned detox or therapy can shift the patient’s state so deeply, it’s not just symptom relief, it’s kind of reboot for body and mind. Shaman chikitsa on the other hand teach me patience, because its about balancing slowly with herbs, diet, routine correction. Sometimes people think Ayurveda is only about slow results, but when you apply the right approach in the right stage of disease, results can be quick and sustainable. Over the years I also made sure to keep learning modern medicine side by side. It helps when I face critical conditions, because understanding emergency protocols, vitals, and systemic evaluation allow me to integrate care safely. I don’t believe Ayurveda and modern science are opposites, to me they are languages describing the same body in different ways. In ICU kind of situations, knowledge of modern diagnostics and acute care become necessary, and my experience in such cases gave me confidence that even as an Ayurvedic physician I can hold my ground in critical care discussions. I deal with digestive issues, respiratory disorders, skin problems, musculoskeletal pain, stress-related conditions, infertility, and chronic metabolic disorders quite often. Many times, patients come after trying multiple lines of treatment and want an approach that is safe but effective. I spend time listening, taking proper history, and checking prakriti, vikriti, agni before deciding. Panchakarma like Virechana or Basti have given excellent outcomes in long-standing issues. And for some patients, simple Shaman chikitsa and counseling is all they need. After 11 years, what I value the most is not just clinical protocols but human connection. Explaining to the patient what’s happening, why this path is chosen, giving them confidence—that becomes as important as medicine. Ayurveda for me is not rigid, it adapts with patient needs. Whether it’s managing chronic diabetes, recovery after stroke, or just improving general wellness, my aim is same: bring balance back, give clarity, and support healing in a way that lasts. I try to keep my work authentic, practical and safe—bridging classical Ayurvedic wisdom with the realities of modern clinical practice. And maybe the biggest reward for me is when a patient says they feel seen and heard, not just treated. That’s what keeps me going every day.
