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About Dr. Pooja Kumar
Dr. Pooja Kumar is an Ayurveda physician with clinical experience in patient care, Panchakarma, research, and integrative healthcare. She completed her BAMS from JSS Ayurveda Medical College, Mysore, in 2022, with a distinction in Panchakarma. She has gained clinical exposure through her internship and postings at JSS Ayurveda Hospital and JSS Hospital, Mysore, along with experience in a Government Ayurvedic Hospital and dispensary, where she consulted and managed 700+ patients. She currently works as a Medical Officer and Research Assistant at AVP Research Foundation, Coimbatore. Her areas of interest include Ayurvedic diagnosis and management, Panchakarma, pain management, women's health, lifestyle-related disorders, and holistic patient care. She believes in an individualized approach to treatment, combining classical Ayurvedic principles with appropriate clinical assessment and patient education. She is compassionate, approachable, and committed to continuous learning and evidence-informed Ayurvedic practice.
Clinical & Research Overview
Clinic Affiliation
- Endocrinology & Metabolic Medicine Clinic
- Psychiatry & Behavioural Health Clinic
- Neurology Clinic
- Gastroenterology Clinic
- Dermatology Clinic
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology Clinic
- Preventive & Community Health / Health Services Clinic
Professional Memberships
- Currently working as a Medical Officer and Research Assistant at AVP Research Foundation, Coimbatore
- Gained clinical experience in Ayurvedic inpatient and outpatient management at JSS Ayurveda Hospital, Mysore.
- Worked under the Government of Karnataka at a Government Ayurvedic Hospital and Dispensary in KR Nagar, Mysore, and provided consultation to 700+ patients during the posting.
- Gained clinical exposure in Radiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Emergency Medicine and Casualty at JSS Hospital, Mysore.
- Participated in multiple national-level seminars, CME programmes and webinars covering Ayurveda, Panchakarma, diagnostic principles, infertility, migraine, malnutrition and other clinical topics.
- Participated in community health camps involving general health screening, Swarnaprashana, women's and children's health, menstrual hygiene and health awareness programmes.
- Received hands-on training in Drishtartha Shareeram – Difficult Areas of Dissection.
- Attended training programmes on Agni Karma and the practical application of Panchakarma therapies.
- Gained clinical exposure to Panchakarma procedures, acupuncture, emergency care, trauma management, CPR and first aid.
- Participated in Vrutti Darshana 2023 programmes focusing on male infertility and conservative management of Arshas.
Education & Qualifications
- BAMS
- Distinction in Panchakarma
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Training
- NABH Training
