Sisitha Sankar

A confident and disciplined Ayurvedic Doctor with a specialist interest in Social Work having well-honed communication skills and proven ability to work in an environment for healing, aspiring to implement expertise not only in patient-care but also to plan, direct and coordinate medical services.

Ayurvedic Doctor - Private Practice - India

(2023-06)

Volunteer Social Worker - Volunteer Social Worker - India

(2024-01)

Consultant Doctor - Hairocraft Hair and Skincare Clinic, Thiruvalla - Thiruvalla

(2023-02 - 2023-05)

• Consult & diagnose the patient on hair loss and related treatments.
• Conduct hair analysis and provide reports
• Provide appropriate treatment including medicine and procedures
• Do research on hair-related topics and write articles for publication
• Follow-up and ensure efficacy, customer satisfaction
• Study and implement new practices related to hair.

Volunteer Doctor - Government Ayurveda Dispensary, Pathiyoor - Pathiyoor

(2022-10 - 2023-02)

• Volunteer Doctor providing patient consultation, maintain and update patient documentation and records, assist the Chief Medical Officer in Implementing Department (ISM/AYUSH) Schemes & Projects, maintain the inventory level and restocking the medicines as required.

Ayurvedic Doctor - Devadharu Ayurvedic Clinic, Alappuzha, Kerala - Alappuzha, Kerala

(2020-12 - 2022-08)

• Ayurvedic Doctor providing patient consultation, OP management, clinic administration and supervision of therapies.

Full-time Ayurvedic Doctor and Clinic Manager - Ayuspa Ayurvedic Well-being Center, London - London

(2019-10 - 2020-08)

• Full-time Ayurvedic Doctor and Clinic Manager who undertakes a comprehensive assessment and formulate diagnosis of patients who may have chronic conditions including multi-pathology, manage the OP and staff, handle the reception, answer phone calls, provide and supervise therapies, maintain and update patient documentation and records.

Medical Officer - Oushadhi Ayurvedic Clinic, Kerala, India - Kerala, India

(2017-06 - 2018-08)

• OP management including patient consultation and clinic administration.
• Serve as a liaison among governing boards, staff and department managers.
• Organize, control and coordinate services as per the management board regulations.
• Oversee the development and implementation of programs and policies for patient services, quality assurance, public relations and department activities.
• Evaluate personnel and prepare daily reports.
• Assist with recruitment, consenting, screening and enrolment of personnel.
• Create work schedules for staff members.
• Ensure that stock levels are adequate and orders are made on time.
• Maintain documentation of patient visits.

Medical Officer - Krishnendu Ayurveda Hospital, Kerala, India - Kerala, India

(2016-12 - 2017-05)

• Assisted senior doctors in managing the OP and IP department.
• In depth case taking including medical history, medications, allergies, physical conditions and assisted senior doctors in providing best results to patients of chronic illnesses and multi pathology.
• Educated patients regarding ayurvedic approach of lifestyle and nutrition.
• Met with pharmaceutical representatives to learn about the latest medications.
• Supervision and execution of panchakarma procedures (the five actions or procedures intended to intensely cleanse and restore balance to body mind and emotions).
• Conducted patient rounds along with senior doctors to monitor compliance to medication, progress and recovery.
• Prepared dietary charts for patients and strictly maintained day to day OP and IP records.
• Formulated treatment plans and discharge plans for the patients.
• Played a major role in organizing medical camps and health and hygiene awareness campaigns.
• Assisted hospital administrators in problem solving and technical skills.
• Supervision of holistic therapies.

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery - Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery - Kerala University of Health Science (KUHS), India (2010-10 - 2016-07)

MSc - Diabetes Best Practice - University of Southampton and Southampton General Hospital, UK (2018-09 - 2019-09)

Diploma - Spa Therapy and Holistic Healthcare - Certificate of Scientific and Technical Education Council (STED Council), India (2017-06 - 2017-11)

Certificate - Recognising and Supporting Children with SEN - CACHE, UK (2022-04 - 2022-04)

PG Diploma - Special Education Needs (ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities) - Asian College of Teachers, UK Ltd (2021-08 - 2022-12)

PG Diploma - Counselling for Teachers - Asian College of Teachers, UK Ltd (2021-08 - 2022-12)

Master of Social Work - Social Work - Indira Gandhi National Open University (2023-01 - 2026-12)