Department of Kayachikitsa

About Department

Kayachikitsa is the main foundation for core Ayurvedic treatments including both shaman [internal medicine] and shodhan [purification medicine].

The department works towards providing comprehensive training in the application of Ayurvedic principles and treatment modalities for a variety of diseases; endogenous as well as exogenous in origin. Instead of managing only symptoms, the physicians aim at balancing impaired metabolism at the tissue level. All possible efforts are taken to train the students to diagnose and treat contemporary and newer diseases like cancer, HIV- AIDS, Diabetes, Swine Flu, Skin diseases, etc. using Ayurvedic medicines and therapies.

Departmental Strength

Highly qualified and skilled enthusiastic faculty.
The department is providing DOTS treatment under RNTCP (Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program).
Renowned visiting specialty faculty from allied medical sciences.
Various research works including clinical trials funded by Government agencies/ well-known pharmaceutical companies are conducted at the department. ∙ The department has a well-equipped ICU unit.
The department runs a separate Skin OPD where skin procedures are also done.

Achievements

The standard of work set up by our faculty members is exhibited by the fact that they are recognized and awarded for their work.

Prof. Dr. D.L. Shinde was awarded ‘Vocational Excellence Award’ by Rotary Club, Pune, Jan 20
Our PG Alumni Dr. Sridhar Chiplunkar (presently working in sports medicine) was honoured by the Institute for his social services in 2014.
Our PG Alumni Dr. Nitin Sharma was awarded ‘Ayurveda Ratna Puraskar’, in Dehradun.

Highlights

Special OPD for specific diseases like skin diseases, Tuberculosis (RNTCP) & Geriatrics.
Department conducts various research projects funded by the Government of India, state government, and non-government organizations. Outcomes are published in reputed peer-reviewed journals.

Department has adopted an integrative treatment approach in treating geriatric diseases and lifestyle disorders.
Department conducts several outdoor & indoor medical health camps/ Health awareness programs for needy urban/rural patients.