Team

Dr. Avani Kelkar

Professional Summary

Adept medical doctor with eight solid years of practice experience. Dedicated to exemplary patient outcomes and following all necessary Ayurvedic procedures with the use of the latest technology. Strong focus on listening to and addressing patient concerns and answering all questions in terms patients can easily understand. Willingness to work with all members of the medical team and listen to their suggestions and input to improve results and maximize patient satisfaction. Specialized in Ayurvedic Medicine & Panchakarma procedures during residency, providing me with knowledge of a range of health issues that impact mind & body.

Skills

  1. Well versed in original Ayurvedic literature from ancient texts like Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita etc.
  2. Practical approach in practice and implementation of principles of Ayurveda in day to day practice
  3. Nadi interpretation (Pulse diagnosis) & Prakriti Parikshana (Examination of body constitution based on Ayurveda perspective) and accordingly guidance for lifestyle modification
  4. Proven and effective communication skills with patients, families, and other medical professionals.
  5. Leadership abilities to lead and manage practice staff in providing patients with quality care.
  6. Highly organized, which allows me to keep appointments, records, and patient details in order.
  7. Able to quickly and properly diagnose patient conditions in emergency situations to ensure they receive the treatment they need as soon as possible under controlled conditions.
  8. Detailed oriented, which reduces mistakes made in patient treatment, diagnosis, and medication administration.

Work Experience

Ayurvedic Consultant

at Dr. Kelkar’s Ayurcare & Panchakarma Centre, Alibag

June 2014 – Present

  1. Diagnose, treat, and prevent various physical, psychological and psychosomatic diseases in adults and children through Ayurveda
  2. Perform and supervise Panchakarma procedures
  3. Suvarna Prashana for children, for improving immunity, intellect and to promote physical and mental growth
  4. Form and build relationships with patients to make them feel at ease and gain their trust.
  5. Refer patients to specialists and prescribe medication or treatment options when necessary.

At Government Ayurveda College, Nagpur

October 2010 – April 2014

  1. Performed research on efficacy of an Ayurvedic drug in management of diabetes mellitus & submitted dissertation on the same to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nasik
  2. Wrote several articles on Ayurveda treatise that were published in professional journals, and conducted medical research on several Ayurveda treatment modalities in various conditions.
  3. Delivered lectures to BAMS students & guided them in Panchakarma procedures and bedside clinical approach
  4. Increased new patient intake of unit; through recommendations and marketing strategy.
  5. Conducted physical exams of patients to diagnose illnesses and create patient histories.
  6. Interpreted lab information to provide patients with proper treatment.
  7. Attended medical conferences to learn how to better treat and connect with patients and become a more well-rounded doctor.
  8. Learned how to work with other members of the medical team, including nurses, other physicians, specialists, and anesthesiologists.