Can BAMS and MD in Surgery Perform Major Surgeries? - #47616

in india a bams doctor even with md ayurveda surgery is not legally permitted to independently perform major allopathic surgeries

however the situation is clarified as follows

a bams doctor with md ayurveda shalya tantra can assist observe and gain practical exposure in surgeries only under supervision of a qualified mbbs ms or md allopathic surgeon

they cannot independently operate perform major surgeries sign consent or be the primary surgeon in allopathic surgical procedures

even if they have trained for years under senior mbbs or md surgeons the law does not allow independent practice of major allopathic surgery

what they can legally do perform ayurvedic surgical procedures described under ayurveda assist in surgeries in hospitals as a surgical assistant where permitted manage pre and post operative care under supervision work in ayurvedic hospitals where surgical procedures are ayurvedic in nature

what they cannot legally do perform major allopathic surgeries independently represent themselves as allopathic surgeons open a surgical practice for allopathic procedures

some states previously allowed limited practice but court rulings and medical council regulations have restricted this strongly

so the final answer is no a bams md surgery doctor cannot legally do major allopathic surgeries independently even after long practical exposure under mbbs md surgeons

According to NCISM (National Commission for Indian System of Medicine) – Scope of surgeries for MS (Shalya Tantra) MS (Shalya Tantra) post-graduates are legally permitted to perform surgical and para-surgical procedures as per NCISM / Indian Medicine regulations, within their training and institutional setup. Permitted procedures 1. Anorectal surgeries Ksharasutra for Bhagandara (fistula-in-ano) Fistulotomy / Fistulectomy Arsha (Hemorrhoids): Kshara karma Agnikarma Hemorrhoidectomy Parikartika (Fissure-in-ano): Lord’s dilatation Internal sphincterotomy Pilonidal sinus surgery 2. General surgical procedures Incision & drainage of abscess Excision of lipoma, sebaceous cyst, ganglion Wound suturing and debridement Sinus excision Corn and wart excision 3. Para-surgical procedures Kshara karma (chemical cauterization) Agnikarma (thermal cauterization) Jalaukavacharana (leech therapy) Siravyadha (venesection) 4. Selected major surgeries (as trained during MS Shalya & permitted by institution/state rules) Hydrocele Hernia (uncomplicated cases) Varicose veins (selected cases) Important NCISM points Practice must be within Shalya Tantra syllabus & training Surgeries allowed independently in Ayurvedic hospitals In mixed/allopathic hospitals → depends on state government & hospital bylaws Use of modern anesthesia, investigations & instruments is permitted

Dr RC BAMS MS (Gen surgery)