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Choosing a career in medicine was one of the most important decisions of my life. From my early student days, I was deeply interested in science and the way the human body functions. The idea that a doctor can reduce pain and restore a patient’s ability to live a normal life always inspired me. This motivation led me to pursue medical education and eventually specialise in orthopaedics.

After completing my school education, I worked hard to secure admission to a medical college and began my M.B.B.S. journey. Those years were extremely important in shaping my understanding of medicine, patient care, and clinical responsibility. During my medical training, I had the opportunity to observe different branches of medicine, but I found myself particularly drawn to orthopaedic surgery, the field that deals with bones, joints, ligaments, and musculoskeletal injuries.

I was fascinated by how orthopaedic treatment could help people walk again after fractures, relieve severe knee pain, back pain, and joint problems, and restore mobility in patients who had lost hope of normal movement. This interest encouraged me to pursue advanced training in orthopaedics, where I gained detailed knowledge of fracture management, trauma care, arthritis treatment, spine disorders, and joint-related conditions.

My orthopaedic training involved extensive clinical work and surgical exposure. I learned how to treat bone fractures, ligament injuries, sports injuries, and degenerative joint conditions. Working with experienced orthopaedic surgeons helped me understand the importance of accurate diagnosis, careful surgical planning, and compassionate patient care.

After completing my medical education and orthopaedic specialisation, I had to make an important decision about where to start my practice. I strongly believed that quality orthopaedic care should be available not only in big cities but also in developing towns. With this thought in mind, I decided to establish my orthopaedic practice in Chiplun, a growing town in the beautiful Konkan region located on the Mumbai-Goa highway.

When I began my practice in Chiplun, my goal was simple; to provide reliable, ethical, and modern orthopaedic treatment to patients suffering from bone and joint problems. Many patients in this region face difficulties in accessing specialised care for conditions such as fractures, arthritis, knee pain, back pain, neck pain, and sports injuries. Through my clinic, I wanted to bridge this gap.

From the very beginning, I focused on patient-centered treatment. Every patient who visits my clinic is carefully evaluated so that we can identify the root cause of the problem and plan the most appropriate treatment. My practice includes treatment for joint pain, spine disorders, fracture management, ligament injuries, and guidance for joint replacement surgery, if really required.

Over the years, I have been fortunate to earn the trust of patients from Chiplun and nearby areas of the Konkan region. Seeing patients recover from pain, regain mobility, and return to their daily activities is the most rewarding part of my profession.

I also strongly believe that prevention is an important part of orthopaedic health. Many bone and joint problems can be reduced through proper posture, regular exercise, physiotherapy, and awareness about bone health. Educating patients about these aspects is something I consider a vital responsibility.

My journey in orthopaedics continues to evolve with learning, experience, and the support of my patients. My commitment remains the same; to provide advanced orthopaedic care in Chiplun and help people live active, pain-free lives.

Dr. Nagesh Waghmare,

Vithai Hospital, Chiplun.