Dr. Geeta is an anaesthetist who is happily fulfilling her father’s dream with the support and love of her family, friends, and husband. She is a positive thinker who believes in keeping hope even in the worst life situations.

Dr. Geeta Singariya belongs to Jodhpur and has been working as an anaesthetist at Dr. S. N. Medical College and Hospital since 2004. She completed her MBBS in Ajmer, where she was born, and did her post-graduation in anaesthesia in Udaipur. She has a total experience of 21 years in the field.

Securing an MBBS degree marked a significant achievement for Geeta, but her true journey unfolded upon completing the degree and undertaking internships. Although she initially aspired to specialize in gynaecology for her master's, inadequate scores prevented her from doing so. Undeterred, she opted for anaesthesia, opening the door to a new realm of challenges. As an anaesthetist, she collaborates with diverse medical professionals. Geeta emphasizes the importance of a clear approach to the subject, asserting that it equips her to handle any situation effectively.

Geeta gained valuable experience as an anaesthetist when she went to Delhi for her senior residency. She witnessed major surgeries that were performed effortlessly with the help of anaesthetics. Therefore, she realized that, as an anaesthetist, she needed to work with the trust of the patients.

Geeta fulfilled her father’s dream by becoming a doctor. She received immense support that was essential for pursuing MBBS and completed her degree from Ajmer while she was still young and not so confident. However, she pursued post-graduation in Udaipur with confidence and self-belief, as, by that time, she was well-versed in independent living and taking decisions by herself.

In her opinion, education and experience are the two wheels of life. She believes both are important to moving ahead in life. Geeta believes that, along with bookish knowledge, one must have real-life experiences. Experience teaches us to apply our education appropriately in life.

Geeta shares that during COVID, the doctors were also scared. During the first wave, the doctors were sceptical about treating patients due to the fear of contracting the virus. But gradually, with time and devotion to their work, they returned to helping the people and treating them. During the second wave, the doctors were fully ready and secure with the vaccination, but the virus had also strengthened, thus taking young lives. To see young people die was a painful sight for Geeta. On the contrary, treating and curing others gave hope. Hence, the most important lesson, according to Geeta, is “Live today; nobody knows tomorrow.”

As the eldest daughter in her family, Geeta admits to having learned some leadership skills from childhood. In her opinion, understanding others is the most important quality in a leader. Moreover, leadership in her field means working with the departments and staff as a team, along with the trust and understanding of the patients and their relatives.

Anesthesiology is not a commonly well-known branch among people unless they are undergoing any surgery or operations. But COVID helped give anaesthetists an identity since doctors mostly worked with them during COVID treatments. She tells us that anaesthetics are crucial during surgeries, operations, and for serious or critical patients on ventilators.

Geeta reminisces about her college days, which entailed independence and freedom, and if given a chance, she wants to relive them.

Her role models include her father, who gave her a vision and dream in life; her friends, who helped her understand the course concepts in English; and lastly, her husband, who has supported and understood her all through.

Geeta advises everyone to choose MBBS by will and not under pressure. She advises thinking positively and never losing hope as a doctor.