As I entered in the world of Medicine, I realized that it was not as straight forward as I had expected. Complexity in this field, compared to other professions, is due to multiple factors. There is wide spectrum of health issues, incomplete knowledge about human physiology and its response to illnesses and field is constantly evolving. In Indian health scenario, it becomes further complex due to diversity of social & cultural practices, economical background, deeply rooted myths & beliefs about illnesses and parallel working health system by unprofessional, unethical quacks.
Degrees and Education
MBBS, MD Respiratory Medicine from GMERS Medical College and Hospital, Gotri, Vadodara
Speciality
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Allergic Bronchial Asthma
Bronchiectasis
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Non-Resolving Pneumonia
Pleural Aspiration for Tubercular Pleural Effusion
ICD Placement for TB Empyema and Pneumothorax/Hydropneumothorax
Pulmonary Interventions such as Bronchoscopy with BAL, Mass Biopsy, Transbronchial Lung Biopsy, and Bronchoscopy-Guided Difficult Intubation for Faciomaxillary Surgery in Oropharyngeal Cancer
Thoracoscopy-Guided Pleural Biopsy
Experience
With about 6 years of experience in TB and chest diseases, I initially worked for 3 years as a resident doctor in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine at GMERS Medical College and Hospital, Gotri, Vadodara. During this period, I managed a wide range of cases, including Tuberculosis, Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis, Bacterial Pneumonia, various types of viral influenza, and COVID-19 LRTI. I treated over 100 cases of COVID-19 LRTI, with more than 90% lung involvement seen on CT Chest.
Subsequently, I worked as an ICU Physician for 1 year at Tricolour Hospital and Sterling Hospital, Vadodara, managing post-operative, critically ill, and trauma patients on mechanical ventilation. I performed several procedures, including pleural aspiration, bronchoscopy with BAL, biopsies, and ICD placement for pneumothorax and empyema.
I then completed 1 year of senior residency at Kiran Patel Medical College and Research Institute, Bharuch Civil Hospital, in the Department of Respiratory Medicine. Here, I handled a high volume of ICU and emergency ward patients with complex respiratory conditions.