Dear Readers,
Medicine today stands at a rare and defining crossroads. Artificial intelligence, once a distant possibility, has quietly woven itself into everyday healthcare. It now assists doctors in reading scans, anticipating complications, streamlining workflows, and personalising treatment—often invisibly, yet impactfully. Yet even as technology accelerates, the essence of medicine remains unchanged: human judgement, compassion, and responsibility continue to anchor every clinical decision.
This mid-February issue is our Doctor’s Special, dedicated to understanding how this balance between innovation and empathy is unfolding in real clinical spaces. Across specialities, AI is reshaping the way doctors work. To explore this shift on the ground, we spoke to physicians and surgeons across Hyderabad, each offering insights into practising medicine in this new era. Turn to the Feature Story for a nuanced view of this transformation.
On our cover is Dr D. Nageshwar Reddy, a name that needs little introduction. Chairman of AIG Hospitals, Padma Vibhushan awardee, former President of the World Gastroenterology Organisation, and a pioneer who helped place India on the global map of endoscopy and gastroenterology, Dr Reddy represents a rare confluence of clinical excellence, research depth, and visionary leadership. In our Cover Story, he reflects on his four-decade-long journey, India’s position in global medicine, and how AI is already transforming healthcare in ways that go far beyond diagnostics.
In People in Focus, we feature Dr Padmavathi Surapaneni, one of Hyderabad’s most experienced dermatologists. With over 25 years in dermatology and cosmetology, and as the founder of Pragna Skin and Laser Centre, she exemplifies the blend of clinical insight and aesthetic expertise that defines modern skincare today. In Making a Mark, we meet Raj Attur, founder of PAIR, who raises a vital question: how do we advance healthcare through technology without losing its human core?
Beyond medicine, this issue journeys to inspiring places. In Grand Getaways, influencer Vishal Fernandes shares his expedition to Antarctica, fulfilling a childhood promise sparked by curiosity and atlases. Voices of Empowerment shines a light on the Nizamia Hyderabad Women’s Association Trust, where Director Tyaba Bilgrami Hussain reflects on its enduring mission of education and women’s empowerment.
As medicine evolves at unprecedented speed, this issue reminds us that progress is most powerful when guided by purpose. We hope these stories inform, inspire, and reaffirm trust in a future where technology supports care—but humanity leads it.
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