Fascinated by his father’s work as an army doctor, Ashish too got inclined towards a career in medicine. With his determination and integrity, he has succeeded in realising his dream.

Dr. Ashish Singhal is a Consultant Orthopedician and Joint Replacement Surgeon at Paras Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. in Udaipur. He specialises in knee replacement surgeries, knee scopies and the treatment of complex fractures.

Ashish was born in Lucknow when his father was posted there. As his father was in the army, he usually didn’t get to spend much time with them, but whenever his father used to come home, it was like a festive time for them. He reminisces about all those moments spent with his father, laughing and recalling his childhood times when he used to play with his brother.

Ashish’s early exposure to his father's work as an army doctor laid the foundation for his interest in the medical profession.

He completed his schooling at St. Paul's Sr. Sec. School, Kota. He simultaneously prepared for the NEET from ALLEN Institute, Kota, while studying in high school and cleared it alongside completing his 12th grade. He did his MBBS at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai. Thereafter, he got his MS in Orthopaedics from R.N.T. Medical College, Udaipur.

After completing his post-graduation in 2015, he did his Fellowship in Orthopaedic Revision, Failed Trauma Management, and Joint Replacement from Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai, where he realised his full potential and got motivated to explore the field even more. Since then, he has been practising at Paras Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Udaipur He specialises in knee replacement surgery, knee surgery, and treating complex fractures.

Dr. Ashish recalls that when he reached Mumbai, there was a flood on the very first day. He lost contact with his family but was helped by the locals there. Again, when he completed his post-graduation, he thought that he could now settle and live close to his family, but his father started having liver and kidney issues and could not live long. It was very emotionally challenging for him when his father passed away. He further says that whatever he is doing today, he is doing it in a way to pay tribute to his father.

Ashish draws inspiration from Dr. D.D. Tanna, from whom he learned how to interact with patients and make them comfortable. He feels that the lesson given by Dr. Tanna has changed his life and made him a better doctor.

Dr. Ashish shares that the majority of health issues that arise in modern times are brought on by our sedentary lifestyle. He emphasises that having a healthy lifestyle, doing regular exercise, and adequate use of supplements are key to having strong bones.

He also reveals that not all knee problems require replacement; medications and exercises can also offer relief. He does, however, reassure that knee replacement procedures are a suitable choice for people whose knees are suffering from complete damage, are simple to operate, and have a quick recovery time.

He believes that the field of Orthopedics is going to evolve in the coming years with the emergence of robotic surgeries, 3D navigation, and bone modelling, which will revolutionise the medical field.

Ashish encourages everyone who wishes to work in the field of orthopaedics to have a strong sense of passion for it. He suggests that after earning an MBBS, a person can pursue an MS in Orthopaedics. However, he feels that the real learning process for a doctor starts when he starts practising. He urges the medical students to keep learning and upgrading their skills.

Seeing his patients feel better after receiving his treatment is a personal triumph for him. Besides, he feels happy to see the smiles of his wife and daughter. Receiving appreciation from his parents and family gives him the biggest joy.

Ashish believes that experience, in addition to education, will help you grow in your career. He feels that both his personal experiences and the guidance of his mentors have taught him a great deal.

If he had the opportunity to use a time machine to go back in time, he would do anything to extend the amount of time their parents spent together.

Describing his leisure time activities, Ashish says he likes to take his dog for a walk in the early mornings, and he sometimes goes for a walk near the Fatehsagar lake. He loves to spend time with his wife and daughter.

Ashish advises the youngsters to first choose their career wisely and work passionately in order to achieve their goals.