“Celebrating Doctor’s: The real life heroes”

We are keenly aware of the work that Doctors or healthcare providers are doing to help patients across the country. Doctors are the ones who transform lives, they are real life heroes. Here are few doctors who have made an impact with their excellent work.

Dr. Charu Dutt Arora

Dr. Charu is a young physician and attained post-doctoral (MD) clinical and has a research experience in the US at Boston Children’s Hospital (Harvard Medical School) and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles of Keck School of Medicine of USC. He has completed his fellowship in Infectious Diseases (FIID) from the School of Public Health at UNSW, Australia. He is a member of the American Academy of Home Care Physicians. His areas of interest include Geriatrics, Rehabilitation, Palliative Care,  Home Care, Tropical diseases and Health in Transgender and Gender minorities. He is heading the department of  AmeriHealth Homehealth Care at Asian Institute of Medical Sciences. He holds editorial board positions in prestigious nutrition, public health, pediatrics, and palliative care journals. He has won many accolades from national & international organisations for excellence in the field of medicine.

Dr. Karishma Kagodu

Dr. Karishma Kagodu is a Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon, Founder of Dr. Karishma Aesthetics. She is an accomplished plastic surgeon based in Bangalore who is known for her experience in reconstruction & cosmetic surgeries. Karishma's quest for excellence led her to undertake advanced training in countries such as Italy, Turkey, Dubai, and England, enriching her skills in cosmetic surgery to international standards. With over a decade of experience, she founded Dr. Karishma Aesthetics, offering a comprehensive suite of services including body contouring, liposuction, facelifts, and more, all within a state-of-the-art facility in Indiranagar, Bangalore. Dr. Kagodu's practice stands out for its holistic approach, providing plastics, dental, skin treatments, and corrective surgeries under one roof. Beyond her profession, Dr. Kagodu is passionate about fitness and harbors aspirations of becoming a travel influencer.

Dr. Akshay A. Gupte

Dr. Akshay A. Gupte is a distinguished brain and spine neurosurgeon practicing in the USA and India. He completed his neurosurgical training in the USA in 2018 and has since been practicing independently. Dr. Gupte specializes in minimally invasive techniques and hybrid cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgeries to alleviate neck and back pain. Born in Pune, India, he completed his medical schooling at K.I.M.S., Karad, and pursued postgraduate education at the University of Minnesota, USA. After nearly 15 years, he returned to India to contribute to his community through Ekvira Neuro. This clinic practices hybrid neurosurgery, blending traditional techniques with advanced technologies like neuroimaging and robotics. This approach minimizes surgical trauma, speeds recovery, and enhances patient outcomes, showcasing the evolution of neurosurgery towards sophisticated, patient-centric care.