Dr. Dharmendra Singh Chouhan
Medical Director of Panacea Hospital, New Mumbai.
MBBS, Marine Medicine, Medical Director
PG. Dip. E. Medicine (USA)
Ex. Surgeon. Lt. Cdr. Indian Navy
Rajiv Gandhi Award & Indian President Appreciation
Contact Info
Mobile : 09930271255
E-mail : dr.dhramendra.chouhan@gmail.com
- Won eleven national awards for dedication and professional commitment.
- Hard working, self-motivated, good communication skill, aptitude to learn new techniques in Medical Science, working in a friendly professionally satisfying environment to lead a dedicated team.
- M.B.B.S. from Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan in 1998 (Reg. No. 019925).
- PG Diploma Emergency Medicine (USA)
- PG Diploma in Hospital Management (IIM, Pune).
- Marine Medicine from INHS Ashwini, Colaba, Mumbai.
- Worked as Medical Officer in NICU, Surgery, Anesthesia, Orthopedic Departments and as Principal Medical Officer at Casualty Department in INHS, ASVINI Hospital, Colaba, Mumbai.
- Worked as Principal Medical Officer with Indian Coast Guard on deputation for the period of two years.
- Worked as Principal Medical Officer in the Casualty Department at the Naval Hospital, Karanja for one year.
- Worked as Principal Medical Officer in National Special Warfare at Tactical cum training centre (Marine Commando training centre) for one year.
- Worked as Principal Medical Officer at INS Ranjit for one year.
- Experienced in attending Medical Emergencies in Natural Calamities like Gujarat Earthquake 2000, Tsunami affected areas and cyclone off Philippines for which he was appreciated by the former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam(covered by SainikSamachar, The Hindu and The Manila Times).
- Silver Medal in N.T.S.C. (National Talent Search Contest) in 1990.
- Qualified UNESCO (United Nations, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizations) Information Test.
- Participated in International Fleet Review on 17th February, 2001 as Principal Medical Officer (Review of the Fleet by the President of India Sh. K.R. Narayanan at Mumbai).
- Participated in International Fleet Review at Japan as Doctor with the Indian Coast Guard on Deputation and played a major role during the rescue and Medical Relief operations, therefore appreciated by Indian and Manila embassy and several news papers of India and Manila.
- Participated in National Intensive Care Seminar.
- Played Major role in Medical relief operation in Tsunami affected areas along the Indian Coastal Line for which was recommended for commendation by Chief of Naval Staff.
- Appreciated by Indian President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam for his professional devotion and dedication during Silver Jubilee of Indian Coast Guard.
- Health Camps at Lakshdweep Islands, appreciated by SainikSamachar.
- Indian Achievers Award for Health Excellence - 2009
- Indian International Achievers Award - 2009
- Bharat Gaurav Award & Gold Medal - 2010
- National Health Care Excellence Award - 2010
- Bharatiya Chikitsa Samman Puraskar - 2010 Award.
- Rajiv Gandhi Rashtriya Ekta Samman Award - 2010
- Kohinoor of India Award 2010
- RastriyaChikitshakRatna Award - 2012
- Quality Brand Award - 2012
I as Surgeon Lieutenant Commander Dharmendra Singh Chouhan (75693 B) was commissioned in the Indian Navy on 2nd October, 1999 as a Short Service Commissioned Officer. I completed my compulsory Rotary Internship at INHS Ashvini at Mumbai. During this period, I displayed remarkable dedication, sincerity, motivation and hard work. On completion of internship was attached in the neo natal ICU, where I managed cases of neonatal jaundice, hypocalcemia, neo natal meningitis etc. and undertook lumber puncture under the guidance of Surgeon CdrGirish Gupta (Neonatalogist). In surgery, I performed operations on hydrocele, excision of cysts, IGTN and assisted in Laparoscopic cholecyctomy. I was also assisted Surgeon CdrBedi (Vascular Surgeon) for A-V fistula on many occasions.y by me. I also carried out Prevention Programme conducted by SHO (Mumbai), I h I also worked in the Casualty Department where 200 to 250 cases were examined per daave done mass screening for cervical and breast cancer for female of age group 45 above.
During my tenure onboard CGS Sangram, I visited Japan for the International Fleet Review. During the deployment, I worked as P.M.O. of elite Medical Team that rendered assistance to the fishermen stranded in a cyclone of Philippines. In Manila, I managed cases of hypoglycemic coma, severe dehydration, multiple fractures, blunt injuries etc. that was well appreciated by the Indian Embassy at Manila. The same had found mention in the Manila Times and The Hindu, Newspapers and appreciated by the then President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on occasion of the Silver Jubilee of the Coast Guard at Daman. I was also part of a medical team, which set up of Medical Camps at various locations in Gujarat and Lakshadweep Group of Islands post earthquake that rocked Gujarat during January 2000. A large number of cases of multiple fractures, head injuries, blunt injuries, penetrating injuries on faces, limbs, chest and abdomen, etc. were treated by me, for which I was appreciated in SainikSamachar. Later, I was posted to the National Special Warfare Tactical cum Training centre (Marine Commando Training Centre), where I managed cases of multiple traumas, fractures, sea water aspiration pneumonitis, etc. I was also the MO I/C of Casualty Department at Naval Hospital, Karanja, where I examined 100 to 150 patients daily and attended emergencies at odd hours.
Onboard INS Ranjit, on 26 December, 2004, I was made Officer-In-Charge of the Medical Team that would spearhead the relief work in Tsunami affected areas. I initially set up a medical camp at Fishing HarbourNizampatnam where 350 patients, mainly cases of poly-trauma, multiple fractures, head injuries, sea water ingestion gastroenteritis, penetrating wounds on limbs, abdomen, chest etc. were treated. Later, I was involved in setting up Medical Camps at various locations in and around Nagapattinam, which was one of the worst affected areas on the East Coast of India. During my stay there, I treated about 400 patients daily, amounting to a total of about 3000 patients. I gave treatment to patients suffering from multiple trauma, severe dehydration, multiple fractures of limbs, head injuries, sea water aspiration pneumonia, acute gastroenteritis, penetrating wounds of limbs, chest, abdomen, abscesses, etc., Follow-up treatment was also given. Tetanus and Typhoid vaccination was given to the entire population to prevent epidemics. For this professional dedication and hard work, I was also been deeply appreciated by the media and the press and has also been recommended by the chief of the Naval Staff. From August, 2006 till July, 2012 I was working with a NGO in Mumbai. As a unit we were organizing health Camps at different locations in Mumbai, playing leading role in Operation Arogya, assisting in different prevention programmes like breast cancer & cervical cancer prevention programmes, HIV awareness through different Trust’s and local Governmental agencies. Presently I am working as Medical Director with Panacea healthcare & Diagnostic Center, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai.