Dr. Jagdish Chachra is a respected anesthetist (anesthesiologist) based in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, known for his steady, reassuring presence in the operating theatre and his long-standing dedication to patient safety.

He completed his MBBS and DA (Diploma in Anaesthesia) from the prestigious S.N. Medical College, Agra. Those were the days when medical education in India was rigorous and hands-on, and young Jagdish found himself drawn to the precise, high-stakes world of anesthesiology—where split-second decisions keep patients alive and comfortable during surgery.

After finishing his training in the late 1970s (around 1976–1977 based on registration records), he eventually settled in the serene hills of Dehradun. Over the decades, he has built a solid career practicing as a consultant anesthetist. He is affiliated with Santushti Hospital on 4-A, East Canal Road, Dehradun, and has also been associated with addresses around Rajpur Road and Dispensary Road in the city. He is a registered member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Dehradun branch.

What makes Dr. Chachra memorable isn’t just his qualifications—it’s his calm, human touch. Colleagues and patients often describe him as the doctor who makes a nervous patient feel at ease right before they go under.

Imagine this scene in the pre-op room:

Patient (anxiously fidgeting on the stretcher): “Doctor sahib, will I feel anything? I’m really scared of the injection…”

Dr. Chachra (with a gentle smile, adjusting his mask): “Arre beta, tension mat lo. I’ve been doing this longer than you’ve been worrying about it! Just count backwards from ten with me… and by the time you reach seven, you’ll be dreaming of your favorite Dehradun momos. Ready? Ten…”

Patient (chuckling despite nerves): “Okay, Doctor… ten, nine…”

(And just like that, the fear melts away.)

Or during a long surgery, when a young surgeon glances over worriedly: “Sir, BP is dropping a bit…”

Dr. Chachra (steady voice over the monitors): “No problem, I’ve got it. A little fluid here, a quick adjustment there… see? Like tuning a radio to your favorite station. Patient is stable—carry on, we’re good.”

Patients have given him high ratings (around 4.8 on platforms like Justdial from those who’ve reviewed him), praising his experience, professionalism, and the quiet confidence he brings to every case. In a field where anesthesiologists are often the “unsung heroes” behind the curtain, Dr. Chachra has spent years ensuring that surgeries in Dehradun go smoothly, patients wake up comfortably, and families get good news.

Today, with decades of practice behind him, he continues to serve the community, embodying the classic qualities of a dedicated small-city specialist: reliable, approachable, and deeply committed to his craft. If you’ve ever had surgery in Dehradun and felt safe drifting off to sleep, there’s a good chance Dr. Jagdish Chachra was the one watching over you.