Contributing Clinicians

Dr Preethi Chhabra
Ayurvedic Physician, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Rajender Nagar & Shri Krishna Super Speciality Institute of Ayurveda, Janak Puri, New Delhi.
BAMS, MD , MSc, PGDHHC, DTPN

Dr. Preeti Chhabra is a Delhi based Ayurvedic Consultant practising for the last 30 years. She specialises in Panchkarma Therapies, Ayurvedic Gynaecology, Agnikarma, Jalaukavacaran ( Leech therapy ) and pioneer in starting Suvarna Prashan in Delhi. She is offering her services at the prestigious Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Rajender Nagar and Shri Krishna Super Speciality Institute of Ayurveda, Janak Puri, New Delhi. She is Guru - RAV, an autonomous body under Ministry of AYUSH - GoI, Patron NASYA, Distinguished Member of All India Ayurveda Congress, Patron Arogyalaya, Advisor Namo Gange and Indian Vaidyas and Faculty at Academy of Ayurveda Studies, New Delhi. She is also Head Northern Region, Lokayurved - The Wellness Revolution. Also, she is offering her services at the online platform - Sushain. She has been honoured as Best Ayurvedic Physician for promotion of Ayurveda and conferred the title of 'Pranacharya' by All India Ayurveda Congress. She received Outstanding Ayurveda Professional of the Year award 2017, Torch Bearer of Ayurveda, Scroll of Honour, Dhanwantari Award, Corona Warrior award and many certificates of appreciation during her professional journey. She has addressed more than 50 health issues and wrote a regular column for Times of India's weekly supplement 'What's Hot'. Her health and wellness columns feature regularly in the leading dailies and magazines. She has featured on different channels with shows on Panchkarma, Ayurvedic lifestyle and management of various diseases. She has treated 1 lakh + patients till date offering optimum cure and care. She is a health care provider par excellence with a compassionate attitude to serve the ailing humanity.

Dr Aditya Mishra
Medico Marketing Expert in Health Care Division Emami Limited
BAMS. MSc
Dr Alathiyoor Narayana Nambi
Principal and Chief Physician of Ashtamgam Ayurveda Chikitsalayam and Vidyapeedham, Palakkad
MD (Ay)

Narayanan Nambi is presently the Principal and Chief Physician of Ashtamgam Ayurveda Chikitsalayam and Vidyapeedham (Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital). He is also Honorary Director of academic and clinical services of SNA Oushadhasala, founded by Ashtavaidyan Thrissur Thaikkat Mooss in 1920 in Kerala. He received BAMS (Ayurveda Acharya) degree from Mysore University, Karnataka. M.D.(Ayu.)(Ayurveda Vachaspati) degree from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangaluru, Karnataka. He has been contributing the field of Ayurveda education, Rescarch, Pharmaceutics, and health care policy matters in India and abroad since 20 years. His publications include both popular series as well as scientific articles/research papers in indexed joumals and contributed chapters in books and edited a book published by Springer. He is poplar in international teaching schools as faculty member - Ayurvedic Point, Italy, Veda Education in Russia and Equal International, Australia. He is also actively involved in Ayurveda education through- European Institute of Vedic Studies, Switzerland, and European Academy of Ayurveda, Germany and made educational visits and orations in Italy. Germany, France, Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Estonia, UAE. United Kingdom etc He also made valuable contributions as Coordinator in Scientific Program of INDRA- Europe (International Network for Development and Research in Ayurveda), Former Member of Sub Committee for Education & International Cooperation for AYUSH for 12th Five Year Plan in National Planning Commission, Government of India; Former member Secretary-Clinical Services: Council for International Cooperation of Indian System of Medicine under Department of AYUSH, Under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India: Former Member of Subcommittee in Sam Pitroda Global Ayurveda Initiative Under Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Govt. of Kerala. He represents the rich ancestry Alathiyoor Nambi family of Ashtavaidyas- the great traditional vaidya families in India having centuries of old tradition. By recognising his contribution and valuable services in Ayurveda education, he was honoured with "ASHWINI AWARD" at SDM institute. He does regular presentations in various youtube channels ( Ashtamgam ayurveda, Satva TV, Namasthe TV etc and his regular presentations in Amrutha TV "JEEVADHARA" program for more than a decade made him a very popular figure in the state as a public speaker and as a star orator with a firm foothold in tradition.

Dr Ramesh Bhat
Ayurveda Proctologist, Acharya Sushrutha Healthcare pvt Ltd, Bengaluru
PhD (Ay)
Dr Zanchana Mankad Buch
Chief Medical Officer, AyurVAID Hospital, Domlur
MD

Currently serving as the Medical Superintendent at AyurVAID Hospitals Domlur and holding the position of Chief Medical Officer at AyurVAID Hospitals, she brings with her an impressive 20 years of clinical experience in the realm of Ayurveda. Driven by an unwavering passion for Ayurveda, her notable achievements extend to pioneering work in Diabetes Reversal, Diabetes Management, and Integrative Cancer Care with precision Ayurveda, which has garnered recognition in international medical journals. Educationally, Dr. Zankhana Buch holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery from Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar. She furthered her academic journey by obtaining a postgraduate degree from IPGT & RA, Jamnagar, with a specialization in Kayachikitsa. Her dedication to excellence in education is exemplified by her receipt of the Jeevaka Award in 2003, presented by Himalaya Health Care Company, in acknowledgment of her academic prowess in BAMS. In addition to her extensive qualifications, Dr. Zankhana has undergone specialized training to enhance the quality of life for cancer patients through Ayurvedic treatments. She has diligently acquired certifications in the fields of Diabetes and Cancer palliative care from recognized institutions, demonstrating her commitment to delivering exceptional care to her patients. Her specialisation encompasses an array of medical conditions, including but not limited to Diabetes, Arthritis, Pituitary Disorders, Frozen Shoulder, Spondylosis, Parkinson’s, Skin Disorders, PCOD and menstrual Disorders, Gastrointestinal issues, Infertility, and Neurological disorders. Her multifaceted expertise extends to Gastroenterology, Women’s Health, Vertigo, Insomnia, Sinusitis, Skin Conditions, and more, underlining her comprehensive approach to patient well-being. Moreover, she is deeply committed to Integrative Medicine and Translational Medicine, actively collaborating with modern medicine experts to provide holistic care in complex cases. This approach has yielded groundbreaking outcomes and garnered the trust of conventional medicine experts who themselves seek Ayurveda treatments. Dr. Zankhana’s dedication to her patients is rooted in her belief in compassionate solidarity. She understands that the role of physicians and healthcare professionals extends beyond the mere alleviation of physical or emotional suffering. Instead, she emphasizes the importance of engaging with patients on an existential level, recognizing that suffering can transcend physiological and emotional states. Dr. Zankhana genuinely enjoys establishing deep connections with her patients, exemplifying her commitment to providing holistic and compassionate care.

Dr Siva Balaji
Amrita school of Ayurveda, Kollam, Kerala
MS (Ay)

Dr Siva Balaji completed his UG from Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College & Hospital, Chennai with Top the university ranking Silver Medalist in March 2008. He completed his MS- Shalakya Tantra from SDM College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Hassan in 2013. Presently he is working as Associate Professor in Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala. He has a working experience as consultant & teaching in Ayurveda Ophthalmology & ENT (Shalakya Tantra) past 8 years since 2014. His area of expertise is Shalakya Tantra. He has enough background in clinical research, with specific training and expertise in the management of Retinal disorder, Nasal disorder and headache with Ayurvedic interventions. He has conducted various hand on training program on Ayurveda procedures and instrument demonstration in various Institutions across India. He is the Inventor of a unique Bio medical equipment called 'Automated seka machine'. He is a Reviewer for Journals such are Ayurveda Case Report: AYUCARE, AIIA Journal and Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine (JAIM). He has published more than 15 papers in Indexed Journal inclusive of 5 Scopus papers. He is the Guide for 7 PG Scholars at present and has presented 10 papers in National and International conferences in which he received 3 Best Paper Awards. At present he is working on Allergic Rhinitis by Ayurvedic Management as a part of his PhD Research Project. He holds esteemed position as Managing Editor of Amritavabodhini Magazine and Alumni Coordinator in Amrita School of Ayurveda. He has taken up a Research project for Post Graduate study such as Efficacy of Ayurveda Medicine in Curative intended Radiotherapy Induced Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer done at Department of Cancer, Amrita Institute of Medical Science (AIMS), Kochi.

Dr Tukaram Sambhaji Dudhmal
Institute of Teaching & Research in Ayurveda, Min. of AYUSH, Govt. of India, Jamnagar, Gujarat
MS (Ay). PhD

Dr. Tukaram Sambhaji Dudhamal is presently working as Associate Professor and In-charge Head Dept. of Shalya Tantra, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (Institute of National Importance), Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. He obtained his MS (Ayu) degree form Govt. Ayurved College, Nanded and his Ph.D. (Ayu) in Shalya Tantra from Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar. His teaching experience is 21 years to PG and clinical experience is 24 years. He has guided 29 PG and 12 PhD scholars. Presently, 9 PG and 5 PhD students are doing research under his guidance. He received "Best Teacher Award-2021" by National Sushruta Association (NSA), India. He has been an active committee member in several committees at the Institutional and the National level. He has served as Nodal officer of 100 bedded Covid Care Centre (CCC) IPGT&RA Hospital, Jamnagar during first and second wave of Covid-19 pandemic. He has three books and 10 chapters on Ayurved to his credit. He has published more than 200 research articles in peer reviewed journals. He delivered more than 50 guest lectures in CME, in National and International seminars and attended more than 62 National and International seminars. He completed 5 Research Projects as Principal Investigator and two research projects are going on. He is working as reviewer and subject editor in many scientific journals like AYU, AAM, JAIM, JRAS, IJA-CARE, IJTK, JACR. He has made official visits to Tajikistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, China and Hungary to deliver lectures on Ayurveda, Ksharasutra and wound healing. His area of expertise includes Wound Healing, Ksharasutra, Ano-rectal surgery, Leech application, Musculoskeletal disorders, Urinary disorders through Ayurveda.

Dr Partap Chauhan
Jiva Ayurveda, Delhi
BAMS

Dr Partap Chauhan is one of the leading authorities in Ayurveda treatment in the world. In addition to being the Founding Director of Jiva Ayurveda. He is a visiting professor at Ayurveda Gurukula, Japan, Ayurveda Academy, Lithuania and a number of international universities. He is also a lifetime Ashoka Fellow, an author, public speaker and a TV personality. Under Dr Chauhan's leadership, Jiva Ayurveda has become a household name in authentic and personalised Ayurveda treatment. A team of 500 doctors and experts under his guidance deliver treatment and medicines to patients throughout 80 Jiva Clinics across India, and 3 Jiva Medical and Research Centres in Faridabad, Indore and Pune. Every day, doctors at Jiva consult more than 8000 patients and this has been recognized by The India Book of Records. To establish Ayurveda as data-driven and universally accepted health science, Dr Chauhan has led the integration of predictive algorithms, machine learning and artificial intelligence to assist doctors in providing better diagnostics and quality of care. Dr Chauhan is the author of two best-selling books - Eternal Health and Eternal Beauty, and he also regularly contributes to international magazines and periodicals. Dr Partap Chauhan has conducted hundreds of health, wellbeing and stress-management workshops for government officers, defense scientists and corporate executives in companies such as IBM, Nokia and Airtel. Leading his mission of Taking Ayurveda to every home from the front, Dr Chauhan has popularised Ayurveda not just in India but also in Europe, Asia, USA and Latin America through healthcare and educational collaborations. His telemedicine project - TeleDoc was honoured with the World Summit Award by the United Nations.