Fulfilling her father’s dream, Sonal became a Doctor with her utmost dedication and hard work. She believes that being able to treat patients and save their lives is the biggest blessing a doctor could get.

Dr. Sonal Tarun Chavda is a Doctor and General Physician. She has been doing her private practice for the last twenty years. Sonal has done her MBBS and MD in medicine from NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad.

Talking about her career, Sonal says that her father is from the paramedical field, and he always wanted someone from his family to become a doctor. Sonal says that she was the first one in her family to pursue a career in the medical field. She further adds that she always wanted to become a doctor as this is a noble profession to work for society. She says that she worked very hard since her childhood and her father always guided her and encouraged her to study hard and grow big in life.

Recalling her childhood memories, Sonal says that she belonged to a middle-class family and her father was the only earning member in the family. She says that she spent her childhood with many financial difficulties and she and her siblings used to manage by sharing things while they were young. However, the small happiness mattered to them a lot.

Talking about her journey, Sonal says that her journey has been a mixture of struggles and happiness. She says that while going to school and college, she had to travel by bus which was a bit difficult for her and it was a struggling time in her journey. Due to the financial issues in her family, she even had to borrow referral books from people, she says. However, despite the struggles, she also had moments of happiness like small treats and little gatherings at times.

Sonal says that a doctor’s profession is very noble, but difficult too. She says that there are times when the condition of the patient is very critical and the doctors are not able to save the patient, and it becomes very disappointing. However, when they save a critical patient and the patient gives them blessings, their words of appreciation feel like the best blessing ever given to a doctor, says Sonal.

Regarding her mistakes, Sonal says that if you are doing private practice along with managing your family, mistakes tend to happen. However, making mistakes doesn’t mean that you are failing or doing something wrong. You just have to learn from the mistake, forget it, and move forward. She says that she has a twenty-one-year-old son who is pursuing a medical degree, and she is not able to give time to her son and also her husband and family. Therefore, managing time efficiently between her personal and professional life becomes a bit difficult, which she regrets.

Speaking about her achievements, Sonal says that becoming a doctor is her biggest achievement. However, having a happy family, successful practice, and a growing dance career have been other accomplishments for her. She says that she has been practicing Kathak for the last three years and aims to do her ‘Visharad’ in Kathak.

In her free time, Sonal loves to read, dance, gym, and go outside.

Sonal says, to attain mental peace at stressful times, the best remedy is to sit with your loved ones and share the moment with that person.

Sonal says her life mantra is “Be humble, polite, and patient with every person in every situation.”

Advising medical aspirants, Sonal says that to become a doctor, you need to study hard, stick to your goal, and manage your personal and professional life efficiently. She says that while making efforts to achieve your goal, it is important that you should also stay connected to your hobbies and yourself.