The Padma Shri is India’s fourth-highest civilian honor, awarded for distinguished service in various fields, including medicine. Compiling a complete list of MBBS doctors who have received this award since its inception in 1954 is challenging due to the extensive number of recipients (over 3,448 as of 2025) and the lack of a centralized, publicly […]
Picture a young Naresh Trehan, a curious boy growing up in a modest three-room apartment in Connaught Place, Delhi, where two rooms doubled as his parents’ medical clinic. His mother, a gynecologist, and his father, an ENT specialist, had fled Lyallpur (now Faisalabad, Pakistan) during the 1947 partition, carrying little but their dreams and dedication […]
Sir Robert Hutchison: The Doctor Who Taught Medicine with Heart and Wisdom Imagine a young Robert Hutchison, born in 1871 in Scotland, with a sharp mind and a quiet determination to make sense of the human body’s mysteries. Growing up in a world where medicine was still finding its footing, Robert was drawn to the […]
Dr. Henry Hamilton Bailey: The Surgeon with a Flair for Teaching Picture a young Henry Bailey, born in 1894 in Bishop’s Stortford, England, with a restless curiosity and a knack for making complex things simple. Growing up in a time when medicine was rapidly evolving, Henry was drawn to surgery—not just for the precision of […]
Imagine a young boy in Talladega, Alabama, born on March 18, 1900, into a family where medicine was more than a profession—it was a legacy. Tinsley Randolph Harrison, the son of Groce Harrison, a sixth-generation physician, grew up with the weight of that heritage but also a spark of curiosity and compassion that would define […]
Sir Leybourne Stanley Patrick Davidson (March 3, 1894 – September 27, 1981) was a prominent British physician, medical investigator, and author, best known for his influential medical textbook, Principles and Practice of Medicine, first published in 1952. Early Life and Education Born in Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) to Sir Leybourne Francis Watson Davidson, a tea […]
Dr. C.S. Yadav: The Joint Whisperer of Delhi In the heart of New Delhi, where the chaos of Old Rajender Nagar meets the quiet precision of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Dr. Chandra Shekhar Yadav has built a legacy as one of India’s top joint replacement surgeons. Born in the vibrant state of Uttar Pradesh, Chandra’s […]
Dr. Devi Shetty: The Heart Surgeon Who Redefined Affordable Healthcare In the small village of Kinnigoli, Karnataka, in 1953, a young Devi Prasad Shetty, the eighth of nine children, heard about Christiaan Barnard’s groundbreaking heart transplant. “That’s it,” he told his schoolteacher, eyes wide with determination, “I’m going to be a heart surgeon.” That spark […]
Dr. Bhaba Nanda Das: The Heartbeat of Hope In the humid, vibrant streets of Guwahati in the 1950s, a young Bhaba Nanda Das was already showing signs of the tenacity that would make him one of India’s most celebrated cardiothoracic surgeons. Born into a family that valued education and service, Bhaba’s early years were filled […]
Dr. Ketayun Dinshaw: A Trailblazer in Cancer Care Picture a bustling Kolkata street in 1943, where a young Ketayun Ardeshir Dinshaw is born into a vibrant Parsi family. One of five sisters, with her twin, Kolly Dubash, by her side, Ketayun was the tough one, the leader. “She was the star of the family,” Kolly […]
The Trailblazing Journey of Dr. Manjula Anagani: A Story of Grit, Innovation, and Compassion Picture this: Hyderabad, the late 1990s. A young doctor, barely out of medical school, steps into the male-dominated world of gynecology and laparoscopic surgery. The equipment is clunky, designed for the hands of male surgeons, and the idea of minimally invasive […]
CAPACITY ASSESSMENT GUIDANCE DOCUMENT (Prepared by Expert Committee as per Section 81 of Mental Healthcare Act, 2017) Overview Capacity is the ability to make a particular decision, having understood the information relating to the decision at hand and appreciating the consequence of making or not making that decision. Capacity is not static, but dynamic in […]
The sun was setting over the bustling city of Hyderabad, casting a golden glow on the sprawling campus of the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG). Inside, Dr. Duvvur Nageshwar Reddy, a man with a mischievous grin and an unrelenting passion for healing, leaned back in his chair, reflecting on a journey that began in the […]
In the sultry summer of 1980s Port Blair, on the emerald Andaman Islands, Karanveer Singh entered the world, born to Mr. and Mrs. Ahluwalia on 21st of August 1961. The salty breeze and the rhythm of the waves shaped his early years, but it was the bustling halls of Kendriya Vidyalaya where young Karanveer’s sharp […]
Let’s dive into the life of Sushruta, the ancient Indian surgeon whose brilliance still echoes in modern medicine. Imagine a bustling city in ancient India, around 600 BCE, where a young man named Sushruta is about to change the world of healing forever. This isn’t just a dry biography—it’s a story of curiosity, grit, and […]
Picture a young girl in pre-independence India, her eyes sparkling with curiosity, dreaming of a world where science could conquer the impossible. That girl was Indira Hinduja, born in 1946 in Shikarpur, Sindh (now Pakistan), whose relentless pursuit of medical innovation would gift countless families the joy of parenthood. Her story is one of breaking […]
The Life of Dr. Dilip Mahalanabis: The Man Who Saved Millions with a Simple Solution Imagine a young boy in 1930s Kolkata, running through the bustling streets of a city teeming with life, unaware that he’d one day change the world with a pinch of salt and sugar. That boy was Dilip Mahalanabis, born on […]
Here are some notable Indian doctors who have made significant contributions to medicine, based on their pioneering work and impact: These doctors have broken barriers through innovation, perseverance, and dedication, significantly shaping healthcare in India and beyond.!
In the bustling corridors of Apollo Hospitals in Chennai, where the hum of medical machinery meets the quiet hope of patients, one name resonates with reverence: Dr. M.R. Girinath. A cardiothoracic surgeon with over 45 years of experience, Dr. Girinath has not only transformed countless lives through his scalpel but also redefined cardiac care in […]
Meet Dr. Anil Kumar Jain, a man who’s juggled scalpels and politics with equal finesse, representing Uttar Pradesh in the Rajya Sabha with a surgeon’s precision and a politician’s passion. Born on February 25, 1960, in the bustling town of Firozabad, UP, Anil grew up in a middle-class family, soaking in values of service and […]
The Case of the Vanishing Professors: Ghost Faculty and Deans Haunting Medical Colleges Picture this: a bustling medical college, stethoscopes dangling, white coats flapping, and students eagerly awaiting their next lecture. The timetable says Dr. Sharma’s anatomy class is up, but when the students arrive, the lecture hall is eerily empty. No Dr. Sharma. No […]
Critical Care Asia Critical Care Asia2Delerium in ICU :An overviewDr. Ashutosh B. Shah,D.N.B. (PSY.), D.P.M (MUMBAI), M.B.B.S. (MUMBAI), PGDMLS Consultant Psychiatrist, Mumbai.Abstractthreatening situation. Delirium is often unrecognized and frequently goes untreated. This substantially increases morbidity and mortality2·’ . Advanced technology in the ICU at times appears to take priority over the functional health of the […]
India’s first MBBS batch graduated in 1839; here’s how Britishers shaped our medical education system In the era of Charaka and Sushruta, India was following its indigenous system of Medicine, like Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani, among others. The push for Western or formal training of Indians in medicine came during British colonial rule. Chuckerbutty, along […]
In the heart of Dehradun, where the Himalayan foothills whisper tales of resilience and hope, I found myself standing outside a modest clinic at 7, Court Road, Tehsil Chowk, Race Course. It was August 1989, and I clutched an invitation card, its edges slightly crumpled from my nervous grip. I was a young doctor, barely […]
Dr. Kanvarjit Singh Sabharwal, or K.J.S. Sabharwal or just Kjs to friends, as he’s known in Dehradun’s medical circles, is a physician whose name carries the weight of expertise, intuition, and a touch of swagger. Operating out of his bustling clinic at M K P Chowk, New Road, Dehradun, he’s the go-to doctor for patients […]
Dr. Ashutosh Mathur is the kind of doctor who makes you believe medicine is still a calling, not just a career. In the bustling lanes of Dehradun, at Premsukh Hospital on Laxman Chowk, his name carries a quiet reverence—like a family elder everyone turns to in crisis. They call him “lion-hearted,” a title earned not […]
The Remarkable Journey of Dr. Vipin Vaish: Dehradun’s Beloved Pediatrician In the heart of Dehradun, nestled near the bustling Rajpur Road, a small clinic opened its doors over three decades ago. It was here that Dr. Vipin Vaish, a young doctor fresh from King George’s Medical College (KGMC) with an MBBS and MD under his […]
In the heart of Dehradun, where the Himalayan foothills whisper tales of resilience, Dr. Rakesh Kumar Jain has woven a life dedicated to healing and service. A General Physician and Consultant Physician with over four decades of experience, Dr. Jain’s story is one of grit, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to his community. His journey, […]
डॉक्टर बनने दूर क्यों जाना? 15-20 लाख में होगा MBBS, बस इन 5 पड़ोसी देशों में लें एडमिशन Study MBBS Abroad: विदेश में मेडिकल की पढ़ाई की पॉपुलैरिटी हर साल बढ़ती जा रही है। हजारों की संख्या में स्टूडेंट्स विदेश का रुख कर रहे हैं, ताकि उन्हें MBBS का मौका मिल सके। फॉलो करें Authored […]
अंग्रेजों के टाइम में कैसी होती थी डॉक्टरी की पढ़ाई, जानें कब पास हुआ था भारत का पहला MBBS बैच? एबीपी लाइव Updated at: 15 Aug 2025 04:49 PM (IST) Edited By: Rajni Upadhyay भारत में चिकित्सा शिक्षा की शुरुआत आयुर्वेद और यूनानी पद्धति से हुई, लेकिन ब्रिटिश काल में पश्चिमी चिकित्सा पद्धति ने नई […]
In a landmark achievement that underscores the evolving role of women in the Indian Army, Major Dr. Payal Chhabra has etched her name in military history as the first woman Army surgeon to join the elite Para Special Forces. This milestone, accomplished in September 2023, represents a significant step forward for Indian Army women officers, […]
When you’re asked to localize the lesion in a patient with aphasia, do you suddenly feel speechless? At a loss for words to categorize the type of aphasia? Never fear—here is the decision tree for patients w/aphasia and the associated anatomic correlates Three main questions: The answers will lead you both to the type of […]
In a landmark achievement that underscores the evolving role of women in the Indian Army, Major Dr. Payal Chhabra has etched her name in military history as the first woman Army surgeon to join the elite Para Special Forces. This milestone, accomplished in September 2023, represents a significant step forward for Indian Army women officers, […]
आजादी से 112 साल पहले खुला था पहला MBBS कॉलेज, 14 साल के बच्चों को सर्जन बना रहे थे अंग्रेज! First MBBS college in Indian: ब्रिटिश ईस्ट इंडिया कंपनी ने भारत की आजादी से करीब 112 साल पहले भारत के मेडिकल एजुकेशन सिस्टम को बदलकर रख दिया था। भारत में हजारों साल पुरानी आयुर्वेद, सिद्ध […]
आजादी से 112 साल पहले खुला था पहला MBBS कॉलेज, 14 साल के बच्चों को सर्जन बना रहे थे अंग्रेज! First MBBS college in Indian: ब्रिटिश ईस्ट इंडिया कंपनी ने भारत की आजादी से करीब 112 साल पहले भारत के मेडिकल एजुकेशन सिस्टम को बदलकर रख दिया था। भारत में हजारों साल पुरानी आयुर्वेद, सिद्ध […]
Former Pune corporator who lost daughter to pigeon-borne infection aims to spread awareness Former Pune corporator Sham Mankar says the practice of feeding pigeons is interfering with their ability to look for food. ADVERTISEMENT Written by Dipanita Nath Pune | Updated: August 12, 2025 15:51 IST 3 min read Sheetal Vijay Shinde died of lung fibrosis […]
MBBS Abroad: Over 1,000 students may lose year, money as Tashkent Medical University puts admission on hold Hundreds of medical aspirants have already paid for Tashkent State Medical University seats. NMC has blacklisted one of TSMU’s branches. TSMU, study abroad consultants are silent. Students and parents are increasingly worried and anxious about the future, since […]
🧵 Raynaud’s: Benign Chill or Scleroderma Warning? Cold hands turn white/blue/red.Sometimes it’s harmless.Sometimes it’s systemic sclerosis knocking.Here’s how to tell—fast. 👇@Amansharmapgi @DurgaPrasannaM1 @IhabFathiSulima @DrAkhilX @CelestinoGutirr @SarahSchaferMD @NeuroSjogrens #MedTwitter #RheumXImage1) What counts as Raynaud’s?Recurrent, cold- or stress-triggered color change in digits: white → blue → red (can be biphasic).Tingling/pain on rewarming is common.Image 2) Primary vs […]
State to bring all diagnostic labs under health dept’s purview ByVicky Pathare Published on: Aug 11, 2025 06:20 am IST Health minister Prakash Abitkar informed that as per the new rules, the public health department will handle the registration of all diagnostic labs across the state In a major step towards improving quality and safety […]
GUEST EDITORIALIndian marriage laws and mental disorders: Is it necessary to amend the legal provisions?Choudhary Laxmi Narayan, Mridula Narayan1, Deep Shikha, Shivendra ShekharDepartment of Psychiatry, AN Magadh Medical College, Gaya, 1Clinical Psychologist, Akanksha – An Institute of Mentally Challenged, Bodhgaya, Bihar, IndiaMarriage has been, since ancient times, one of the most important social institutions in […]
🧵 When It’s Not Sepsis – Clues That It’s Actually Autoimmunity Fever.Tachycardia.High CRP.Looks like sepsis—but cultures stay negative, and antibiotics don’t work. Let’s break down how to catch autoimmune mimicry of infection—before it’s too late. 👇@IhabFathiSulima @DrIanWeissman @DrAkhilX @CelestinoGutirr @NeuroSjogrens @SarahSchaferMD @drkeithsiau #MedTwitter #RheumTwitter 1. The classic setup: Patient has:✅ Fever✅ High CRP✅ High neutrophils✅ Looks […]
5 ENT pearls that concerns people only in the morning. PIyush Kumar @drpiyushENT · 1h Morning ENT Symptoms: Detailed Narrative with Evidence Morning nasal congestion—often termed “AM Nasal Block”—arises primarily from the effects of recumbency on nasal venous drainage. When patients lie supine, venous blood pools in the capacitance vessels of the inferior turbinates, causing […]
@Rheumat_Aravind: 🧵 Drug Combinations That Can Kill — Interactions You Must Never Miss We prescribe these daily. Get the combination wrong → bleeding, rhabdomyolysis, bone marrow suppression, cardiac arrest. Here ar…… — Read on threadreaderapp.com/thread/1954198046432239714.html Aravind Palraj 🧵 Drug Combinations That Can Kill — Interactions You Must Never Miss We prescribe these daily. Get the […]
A Life Well-Lived: The Story of Dr. Bharat Sabharwal Picture this: It’s 1989, and I’m a young doctor, nervous but excited, standing outside the bustling Sabharwal Clinic in Motibazar. The place is a hive of activity—patients spilling out the door, chatting in hushed tones, waiting for the Dr. Bharat Sabharwal. I’m there to invite him […]
A Life in Healing: The Story of Dr. Randhir Sud Dr. Randhir Sud, a gastroenterologist whose name resonates with trust and precision in the medical world, carved a legacy defined not just by his expertise but by his humanity. In 2009, at his bustling clinic in Medanta, Gurgaon, you’d find a bespectacled, slightly balding man […]
D-Dimer – Diagnostic Hero or Misleading Villain? We’ve all ordered D-Dimer.But do we really understand what it’s telling us?Let’s break down when D-Dimer helps—and when it just adds confusion👇@IhabFathiSulima @DrAkhilX @drkeithsiau @CelestinoGutirr @Janetbirdope @nirmalregency @Lupusreference #MedTwitter #NEETPG 1. What is D-Dimer, really? 🧬 It’s a fibrin degradation product.If you see it, it means the body formed […]
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