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Cardiology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the heart as well as parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology. Physicians who specialize in this field of medicine are called cardiologists, a specialty of internal medicine.

"I studied at the Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, for the MBBS and MD degrees. I spent 18 months as Senior Resident in Cardiology at SGPGIMS Lucknow and then obtained the DM (Cardiology) superspeciality degree in 2004 from GSVM Medical College in Kanpur. This was followed by a six-month stint at Apollo Hospitals Colombo as Senior Registrar in Interventional Cardiology, and a year at Apollo Gleneagles Hospital in Kolkata, as Associate Consultant in Interventional Cardiology. Subsequently I have worked as Consultant Interventional Cardiology & Electrophysiology at Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, and currently, I am working at Fortis Escorts Hospital in Dehradun."

Surgery is the removal of the tumor and surrounding tissue during an operation. A doctor who specializes in treating cancer using surgery is called a surgical oncologist. Surgery is the oldest type of cancer therapy and remains an effective treatment for many types of cancer today.

"After completing Graduation and Post Graduation from B H U, Banaras, I did Surgery and Medicine from B H U, Banaras. After that, I did training in Head & Neck Cancer Surgery from Mumbai. I have been practicing Cancer Surgery since 1992 at Cancer Research Institute SRHU, Dehradun"

Gynaecology is the branch of physiology and medicine which deals with the functions and diseases specific to women and girls, especially those affecting the reproductive system.

"I have done my medical education from Rewa Medical College and PG diploma in Gynaecology from Puna and Hospital Management diploma from Apolo Hospital, Delhi. After that I have joined Air force as a family doctor and for the 15 years I was working with the Air force. Then I came to Dehradun where my mother in law was practicing and I joined her and since then I am practicing Gynaecology for the last 32 years."

Neurology is defined as the study of nervous system which includes body parts,brain,spinal cord and nerves.

"I am a Neurosurgeon in Dehradun, currently practising at the Combined Medical Institute Hospital on Haridwar Road. I completed my graduation (MBBS) and post-graduation (MS - Master of Surgery) from King George's Medical College, Lucknow. I followed this up with an MCh (Neurosurgery) degree from Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow."

Eye surgery is surgery performed on the eye or its adnexa, typically by an ophthalmologist. An expert eye surgeon is responsible for selecting the appropriate surgical procedure for the patient, and for taking the necessary safety precautions.

"After completing my schooling from St Josephs, Drehardun I went to Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi for my graduation and post graduation in medicine. I have been practicing eye surgery since 1995."

Radiology is a specialty that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases seen within the body. A variety of imaging techniques such as X-ray radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine including positron emission tomography (PET), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are used to diagnose and/or treat diseases. Interventional radiology is the performance of (usually minimally invasive) medical procedures with the guidance of imaging technologies.

"I am graduated in Medicine. I have done my DMRD and DNB from Yashodhra Supersepciality Hospital, Hyderabad. After that I am working as a full time consultant. I specialized in Imaging and do Non-Vascular Interventional radiology also."

A pulmonologist, or pulmonary disease specialist, is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases.

"After completing my education, I have worked with various hospitals in Delhi, Bareilly and Dehradun. I am working at Velmed Hospitals, Dehradun as the head of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine. I am trained in pulmonary medicine & Critical Care from a prestigious institute of India (VP Chest Institute Delhi. Previously I was Principal Consultant at Max Superspeciality Hospital, Dehradun, and I have 22 years of experience in pulmonary medicine & Critical Care."

Ophthalmology is the medical science of treating the diseases of the eye. The eyes are an integral part of a body as they help us give shape (visually) to everything around us.

"I studied at The Doon School, Dehradun. After, which I attained an MBBS Degree from Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital, Dehradun (2008-2013) and soon after moved to Delhi NCR and worked at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital for a year. Following that I then applied for and attained an MS Degree in Ophtamology and have been practicing Ophthalmology at Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital, Dehradun, since, 2015."

Cardiac surgery, or cardiovascular surgery, is surgery on the heart or great vessels performed by cardiac surgeons. It is often used to treat complications of ischemic heart disease (for example, with coronary artery bypass grafting); to correct congenital heart disease; or to treat valvular heart disease from various causes, including endocarditis, rheumatic heart disease, and atherosclerosis. It also includes heart transplantation.

"After doing my MBBS from Institute of Medical Sciences from Vijayanagar, I did MS from JIPMER, Pondicherry. Thereafter, I did M Ch, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from AIIMS and did fellowship in Congenital Heart Surgery from Medical College of Carolina. I have worked in various hospitals as a Cardiac Surgeon and have been working at Fortis Escorts Hospital, Dehradun as a Senior Consultant & Head of Department since 2016."

Gynaecology is the study of the female reproductive system which includes the ovaries, uterus and the breast and most imp thing is producing babies and helping woman to have proper family planning and healthy living.

"After completing my education from Grant Medical College, Bombay, I came to Dehradun. I am working as Obstetrics and Gynaecologist for the last 40 years."

Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopaedic surgery is surgery performed by a medical specialist, such as an orthopedist or orthopaedic surgeon, trained to deal with problems that develop in the bones, joints, and ligaments of the human body.

"After completing my MBBS from SNMC, BR Ambedkar University Agra, I did my MS in Orthopedics & then in Surgery from SN Medical College Agra, UP. In 1994, I did my PGCR in Rehabilitation from All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mumbai. In 1990, I started working as a Sr Consultant for various hospitals and later in 1995 I got associated as Full Time Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital where I worked for more than 9 years. In 2005, I started my own clinic & rehabilitation centre named Bone Joints Care Foundation of India which is an NGO in the field of rehabilitation of pediatric and geriatric patients suffering from disabilities and deformities. I am also associated with Fortis C-Doc Hospital New Delhi, Max Hospital Noida & NMC Hospital Noida as a visiting Sr Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon."

Anatomy is the branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts. Anatomy is a branch of natural science dealing with the structural organization of living things.

"I did MBBS and MS in Anatomy from G R Medical College, Gwalior. I also did my internship at the same college. I taught at G R Medical College for few years before moving to Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun. I have been a Dean and Medical Superintendent at the institute. I am a Professor and Head of Department at Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun."

Neurosurgery is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and extra-cranial cerebrovascular system.

"I completed my M Ch (Neurosurgery) from SGPGIMS, Lucknow. Since 2016, I am working as a neurosurgeon and in June 2018, I joined VelMed Hospital, Dehradun as a Neurosurgeon."

Gynaecology is the branch of physiology and medicine which deals with the functions and diseases specific to women and girls, especially those affecting the reproductive system.

"I did my MBBS and Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from G R Medical College, Jiwaji University. I have been practicing as a Gynaecologist at Sanjay Orthopaedic, Spine & Maternity Centre since 2010. I have been awarded with many awards and recognitions such as 100 Women Achievers Award by MWCD and Indira Gandhi National Award."

Pain and Spine Care consists of a group of physicians who provide specialized care for lower back and neck pain, cancer pains, join pains, Headache or Orofacial Pain, Labor analgesia or other chronic pain conditions.

"I finished my MBBS graduation from Guwahati Medical College in 1999. After that, I worked in many renowned hospitals in Delhi. I have been working as a Pain Management Specialist at the Samvedna Pain and Spine Endoscopy Clinic in Dehradun where I practice minimum invasive spine and pain interventions along with spine endoscopic discectomy. I manage all kind of chronic pains specially lower back and neck pains."

Neurodevelopmental pediatricians evaluate and treat infants, toddlers and children who show signs of motor and developmental delays. Pediatric behavior health is also a part of neurodevelopmental pediatrics. Developmental pediatrics helps kids who have motor, speech, social or learning delays (developmental disorders in children).

"After doing education I started working as a consultant neurodevelopmetal paediatrician and clinical director in the Evelina London, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, UK. I have extensive clinical and teaching experience of the child development and developmental disorders. I have also co-authored two books on child development (From Birth to Five Years - Children's Developmental Progress and Practical Developmental Examination). I also volunteer with the Latika Roy Foundation in India helping them with medical consultancy, running parents' groups, teaching on courses and setting up a website www.enablenet.info."

Pulmonology is a medical speciality that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. Pulmonologists have expertise in structural, inflammatory, infectious, and neoplastic disorders of the lung parenchyma, pleura and airways, pulmonary vascular disease and its effect on the cardiovascular system, and detection and prevention of occupational and environmental causes of lung disease.

"I am trained in Pulmonary Medicine for which I received an MD followed by a DNB by the National Board of Examinations, followed by a fellowship in Lung Cancer and then a senior post at the National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, New Delhi. I have several research papers and also teaching post graduate students. My experience helps me manage respiratory diseases such as lung infections, smoking related lung disease, interstitial lung diseases, pleural diseases (like water/fluid around the lung), obstructive lung diseases (Asthma, bronchitis and COPD), lung cancers and sleep disordered breathing like sleep apnea."

Community health is a major field of study within the medical and clinical sciences which focuses on the maintenance, protection, and improvement of the health status of population groups and communities.

"I have worked as a Junior Resident Fellow at Lady Hardinge Medical College. After that, I did an MBA in Health Care Management from Amity University and started working as Program Consultant with The INCLEN Trust. I was an Assistant Professor at GR Medical College, Gwalior. In 2008 I joined World Health Organization as Focal Point. I also worked as Consultant with UNICEF and UNFPA, and Advisor to many state governments in India. Currently I am working with World Health Organization as Public Health Specialist."

Sports medicine is an area of medical practice concerned with holistic well-being of the sports person, whether it be amateur or elite. It also addresses role of exercises in health conditions and or for well-being of all. It also involves nutrition, exercise & sports technique, recovery, performance and treatment of injuries resulting from sports-exercise activities. Musculoskeletal Medicine (Pain management) is an area of medical practice which focuses on conservative non-injection & non-surgical management of muscular and skeletal pains. For that you need to address both psychological and physical issues by understanding the patient rather than just pain area.

"I like to call myself a student of pain and running, as I’m always learning more about my subjects of interest. I am also a militant advocate of GOYA (Get Off Your Arse) Move-Mint. I have been running for last 34 years and making others to run too. In my spare time I am a doctor specializing in Sports-Exercise Medicine (Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham) and Osteopathy / Musculo-Skeletal Medicine (London College of Osteopathic Medicine) with special interest in Back and Knee Pain. In 2008, I started my own clinic Back2Fitness and I work as CEO and Medical Director there. Besides heading Back 2 Fitness, a Sports-Medicine & Muscuklo-Skeletal Medicine clinic for last 10+ years. I, along with my band of crazy friends, came up with La Ultra - The High, a 555 km (previously 333 & 222 km) run in Leh-Ladakh, India. We have been putting it together for last 9 years now. Some call it the world's cruelest ultra marathon. In 2017, we are brought to India its first iRun Fest, a Running Festival, which showcased Running Documentaries from around the world, Panel Discussions with thought leaders in running being on board and a platform for all involved in running in whatever capacity. Till 2016, I had been associated with Adidas India as Running Advisor for about 3 years. I was also the founding Director of Sports & Exercise Department at Ashoka University where I was responsible for the sports infrastructure and making sports and physical activity an integral part of the curriculum. I have been writing for Mint and Hindustan Times for over a decade now. I've done a series of running podcast, MoveMint for Mint newspaper and series of FacebookLive for Hindustan Times newspaper. I have also been an Associate Editor at British Journal of Sports Medicine and a columnist for The Hindu, Hindustan Times, Mint, Forbes India and Founding Fuel. My book on Pain, published by Penguin Publications, The Pain Handbook was released in 2016."

Obstetrics and gynecology is the medical specialty that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period and the health of the female reproductive systems and the breasts.

"After completing my schooling from various Govt schools across the country, I did my MBBS, then MD (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) & Residency programme from King George's Medical University, Lucknow. I started working as a Consultant Gynecologist & Obstetrician. I am also a visiting Surgeon Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi. Later, I also did Diploma in Sonology. I have my own clinics at Sarita Vihar & Badarpur by the name Health & Gynae Clinic and IVY Health & Infertility Centre, New Delhi specializing in High Risk Obstetrics, Infertility and Ultrasound. I have been practicing as Obstetrics & Gynaecology since last 25 years."

Gynaecology is the medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive systems (vagina, uterus, and ovaries) and the breasts. Almost all modern gynaecologists are also specialists in Obstetrics which is the field of study concentrated on pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

"After completing my graduation in Medicine, I did specialization in Ayurvedic Medicine. I also did diploma in Reproductive and Child Health. I have been working as a Ayurvedic Doctor and Gynaecologist since 1999."

Reconnective Healing is a highly evolved form of energy interaction that works to advance our health, balance, and quality of life progress, with a more infinite sense of freedom and expanded consciousness. It promotes our ability to heal ourselves and impact the lives of others as our own personal frequency becomes attuned, enhanced and integrated.

"I have a Ph D degree in Nutrition and Positive Psychology. After years of practising traditional medicine, I decided to heal people using an alternative practice called Reconnective Healing. I am working as a Nutritional & Quantum Doctor with the Institute of Reconnective Medicine."

Orthopaedic surgery or orthopaedics is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopaedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

"Since childhood I was deeply passionate about orthopaedics since that my father and grandparents have been practising orthopaedic surgeons. After school, I pursued an MBBS degree from Manipal and a Masters in Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Surgery from Ludhiana. Since July 2017, I have been practising as a Senior Resident in the Department of Orthopaedics at AIIMS, Rishikesh."

Laparoscopic surgery is also known as a key-hole surgery or minimally invasive surgery. It is widely used in gynaecology, gastroenterology and urology. Patients receive specialised assessment, latest treatments along with clinical post-operative care, medications and a regular follow-up.

"After completing my education, I started practicing as a Consultant Surgeon and in 2018, I joined Velmad Hospital as a Consultant Surgeon (General & Laparoscopic Surgery)."

Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be divided into two main categories: reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. Reconstructive surgery includes craniofacial surgery, hand surgery, microsurgery, and the treatment of burns. While reconstructive surgery aims to reconstruct a part of the body or improve its functioning, cosmetic (or aesthetic) surgery aims at improving the appearance of it.

"After completing my specialization in plastic surgery, I started working as a Plastic Surgeon. I have been working since 1967, treating various patients for burns and other problems. I am currently the director of the outreach centre of Resurge International as well."

Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) is the branch of medical science that deal with the female reproductive system. Obstetrics deals with pregnancy and Gynecology deals with all the non-pregnancy issues as well. Specialized education and training helps an obstetrician in the management of pregnancy, labour, and the time immediately following childbirth, whereas a gynecologist is a physician who is trained to diagnose and treat disorders related to the female reproductive system.

"After completing my schooling from Carmel Convent School Gwalior, I did my MBBS in 1982 & MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) in 1985 from Gajraj Raja Medical College. Thereafter, I did my Residency programme from Moolchand Hospital and worked for a year at AIIMS. Later, I worked as a Consultant Gynecologist & Obstetrician with various Hospitals like Sunrise Hospital, Maheshwari Clinic and others. I have expertise in High risk Obstetrics, Antenatal, Infertility Surgery, etc. In 1990, I started my own clinic in Sarita Vihar, Delhi. I am also a member of Federation of Obstetric and Gynecological Societies of India (FOGSI), Association of Obstetricians & Gynecologists of Delhi (AOGD) and Delhi Medical Association (DMA)."

ENT Specialist deals within medicine that deals with conditions of the ear, nose, and throat and related structures of the head and neck. Doctors who specialize in this area are called otorhinolaryngologists, otolaryngologists, ENT doctors, ENT surgeons, or head and neck surgeons.

"After completing my MBBS & MS, I started working as an ENT physician. In 2018, I joined VelMed Hospital as an ENT Consultant."

Internal Medicine encompasses the care of all adults, healthy and sick. Internists can be generalists or subspecialists, like cardiologists or rheumatologists. Patients with multiple problems and medications would typically be seen by an internist.

"I did my MBBS & MD from KGMC Lucknow after which I started practicing Internal Medicine. In 2018, I joined Velmed Hospital, Dehradun as an Internal Medicine Consultant."

Cardiovascular surgery is surgery on the heart or great vessels performed by cardiac surgeons. It is often used to treat complications of ischemic heart disease (for example, with coronary artery bypass grafting); to correct congenital heart disease; or to treat valvular heart disease from various causes, including endocarditis, rheumatic heart disease, and atherosclerosis. It also includes heart transplantation.

"I worked for 8 years in Australia and New Zealand, 5 years in Gujarat and in the last 3 years I have worked in various hospitals of Uttarakhand. In 2018, I joined VelMed Hospital as a Senior Consultant of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery."

Anesthesia or anaesthesia (from Greek "without sensation") is a state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness that is induced for medical purposes. It may include some or all of analgesia (relief from or prevention of pain), paralysis (muscle relaxation), amnesia (loss of memory), and unconsciousness. A patient under the effects of anesthetic drugs is referred to as being anesthetized.

"I did MBBS from Mysore Medical College And Research Institute and MD (Anesthesia) from R&D Medical College Udaipur in 2014, since then I am practicing Anesthesia."

Reconnective Healing is a highly evolved form of energy interaction that works to advance our health, balance, and quality of life progress, with a more infinite sense of freedom and expanded consciousness. It promotes our ability to heal ourselves and impact the lives of others as our own personal frequency becomes attuned, enhanced and integrated.

"I have a Ph D degree in Nutrition and Positive Psychology. After years of practising traditional medicine, I decided to heal people using an alternative practice called Reconnective Healing. I am working as a Nutritional & Quantum Doctor with the Institute of Reconnective Medicine."

Paediatric surgery is a subspecialty of surgery involving the surgery of fetuses, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

"I did graduation and post-graduation in medicine from GSVM Medical College, Kanpur. I then did Masters in Paediatric Surgery. I practised in Kanpur for over a decade before moving to Dehradun. I am Assistant Professor at Swami Ram Himalayan University."

Interventional cardiology is a branch of cardiology that deals specifically with the catheter based treatment of structural heart diseases. Andreas Gruentzig is considered the father of interventional cardiology after the development of angioplasty by interventional radiologist Charles Dotter.

"I did MBBS from Dr D Y Patil Medical College,Pimpri, Pune and MD (General Medicine) from Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. After that I have worked as an Associate Consultant at Max Superspeciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, and HIMS, Dehradun. I am working as a Consultant Cardiologist at Combined Medical Institute, Dehradun since 2019."