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I worked initially for Leprosy and TB control through a voluntary organisation for first 12 years.

I have treated AIDS patients in early days when no physicians would treat them and hospitals too would refuse them.

I enjoy my work and have no Regrets.

Hard work and focus on practice will help you achieve all your goals. Do not go after money as it follows hard work so work hard and give your best.

1. A brief introduction of your PG days i.e from where etc?

I have done my Graduation and Post-graduation from Grant Medical College and J.J group of hospitals.

2. Did you have any Friend, Guide who mentored you?

Yes, Dr. R. G. Torsekar is not only a dear friend but also my guide and mentor.

3. Describe your initial activities, when you started your practice and today.

I worked initially for Leprosy and TB control through a voluntary organisation and started practicing in the evening for first 12 years after M D. Today life is totally different as I am focused only on Private Practice.

4. Describe your most successful accomplishments.

I have treated 18000 Leprosy and 12000 TB patients free of cost.

I have treated AIDS patients in early days when no physicians would treat them and hospitals too would refuse them.

I have published 38 National and International papers and got to visit many National and International conferences because of my research papers.

5. Share your experience and skills – I am what I am A Senior Dermatologist. As a senior Dermatologist ones out look towards disease changes and one can give better options based on experience. I get a lot of patients who come for a second opinion and with my vast experience I guide them correctly. Hence I can share my knowledge at different conferences.

6 Is there more to life than Dermatology. Yes. Pursuing hobbies, listening to music, vacationing with family.

7. Work life Balance - Joys, Regrets

I enjoy my work and have no Regrets. It’s really nice to hear patients say that they have got alright and are satisfied with my treatment in 1 to 2 visits.

8. What are the key challenges a Dermatologists faces today compared to when you started. Patients are more demanding and expect miraculous outcomes.

9. Any Hobbies you have cultivated and pursued?

Yes, listening to music, vacationing with family have been my leisure activities.

10. Today I am successful Dermatologist because I Love Dermatology

Hard work and attending conferences, gaining and sharing knowledge to others have helped me reach where I am today.

11. Any message to Residents - As a Senior Dermatologist

Patience is the key.

Patients teach you a lot and listening to them has a great impact on all of us.

Hard work and focus on practice will help you achieve all your goals.

Do not go after money as it follows hard work so work hard and give your best.