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Dr. Prakash Sigedar

Many years ago, in a small rural setting, a patient once walked into Dr. Prakash Sigedar’s clinic with severe pain. But as the conversation unfolded, it became clear that the suffering was not just physical—it was layered with fear, stress, financial hardship, and social neglect. That moment stayed with him.
It made him realize a powerful truth:
Diseases do not exist in isolation—people do.
Dr. Prakash Sigedar, a dedicated orthopedic surgeon, has spent decades treating bones and joints, but his real journey has been in understanding people. Practicing in a region where medical challenges are deeply connected with awareness, lifestyle, and social realities, he has seen that medicines alone cannot heal what the mind and environment continue to disturb.
This realization became the foundation of his life’s mission—to go beyond treatment and move towards true healing.
Through years of service, he has not only restored mobility but also confidence, dignity, and hope in countless lives. His approach is simple yet profound: treat the patient, not just the disease.
A passionate health educator, Dr. Sigedar has written extensively to bring medical knowledge out of textbooks and into everyday life. His words are not just informative—they are compassionate, practical, and deeply rooted in real experiences of the people he serves.
He is also a firm believer in leading by example. Whether it is maintaining physical fitness, practicing meditation, or promoting balanced living, he embodies the principles he advocates. His book, “Healthy Mind, Healthy Body: The Missing Link in Holistic Health,” is not just a medical guide—it is a reflection of his journey, his observations, and his unwavering belief that true health lies in the harmony of mind, body, and society.
Through this book, Dr. Prakash Sigedar reaches out to every reader with a heartfelt message: “Healing is not just about curing the body—it is about nurturing the mind and strengthening the social fabric around us.”

Dr. Purushottam Giri

Dr. Purushottam A. Giri is a distinguished academician, researcher, and public health expert with extensive experience in community medicine. Currently serving as Professor and Head at IIMSR Medical College, Badnapur, he has over 18 years of teaching experience and has contributed significantly to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education across India.
An accomplished researcher, Dr. Giri has authored more than 200 scientific publications in reputed national and international journals, reflecting his deep commitment to advancing public health knowledge and practice. His areas of interest include epidemiology, disease prevention, health promotion, and strengthening healthcare systems.
He has also played an active role in academic publishing as an editor, reviewer, and member of editorial boards of multiple indexed journals. In addition, he has authored several important books in community medicine, contributing to competency-based medical education.
Dr. Giri holds key leadership positions in prestigious professional bodies such as the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM), demonstrating his dedication to public health advocacy and policy development.