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that time, the cost of this process
would have been nothing less than
90K – 1.8L. Today he takes pride and
feels gratified as he offers the same
process at 55K – without
compromising and degrading the
standards of medical solutions that
has eventually assisted a large
number of patients to afford the
treatment.
Doctor’s Take on Current Scenario
Dr. Jan is quite confident in saying
that the medical profession is
undoubtedly the most fulfilling
profession. He relates himself with
the idea of helping others regardless
of circumstances and necessities. He
strongly believes that as a surgeon,
he is able to create a positive impact
on the lives of his patients. He recalls
the moments when his expectations
met reality that changed the course of
his dreams in the initial years – assist
the needy, earn respect, decent life to
name a few.
As he stepped into the professional
world, he was quick to realize that
the “grass always looks greener on
the other side.” He realized that there
were huge gaps that stalled the
medical solutions to reach the
affected people in a seamless manner.
Better infrastructure and latest
facilities, doctor-patient ratio,
differences between the private and
Government players working
towards creating a conducive
environment are some of the burning
issues that are unanswered. Offering
a possible solution, Dr. Jan suggests
that medical insurance to be
facilitated and the network should be
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expanded. The Government can
bring in changes in existing policies
and reforms that can allow private
players to extend their services and
assist them by sharing the financial
expenses which is a major constraint
at this point of time.
A Piece of Advice for the Beginners
Family virtues and his deep insight
into this noble profession have given
him loads of lesson and experience –
that he is always willing to share
with students aspiring to be the Next-
gen Doctors. Keeping the essence
alive, he asserts that “While money is
important, it shouldn’t become a
deterrent in providing care to
patients, we should not forget that
since time immemorial it’s been the
most sought-after profession.” Dr.
Jan describes this profession as a
platform wherein a professional has
the liberty to assist others, create
opportunities for themselves and
never step backward to accept
unknown challenges. With the
introduction of innovative techniques
in the healthcare industry, redefined
procedures, he suggests the budding
professionals be optimistic as the
medical fraternity is the most sought-
after profession that makes them self-
reliant.
Triumphing Over the Hardships
Enlightening the tenacious journey,
Dr. Jan opens up about the crucial
curves of his life that made huge
impact and dents to his life.
However, as the saying goes – “the
show must go on” Dr. Jan never
thought of looking back and
struggled against all odds to realize
the dream that his parents had seen.
He was forced to face one of the
hardest facts of life when he was
pursuing his masters in surgery. His
mother was terminally ill and passed
away and this he counts as the
biggest trauma of his life. His
financial imbalance also proved to be
a major hurdle as the stipend he
earned was very meager. However as
every dark night ends with a sunny
day, his wife stood like a rock and
supported him all through the hard
times –both emotionally and
financially. He remembers a saying
to justify his thoughts – “I think you
need to go through some stuff to
really appreciate life and understand
what it means to persevere, overcome
and have faith. I think those tough
times make you a stronger person.”
Crossing the Horizons
He admires the constant support from
his wife and honors it as the greatest
blessing from the almighty.
Achieving new milestones, awards,
and recognition, Dr. Jan hasn’t
stopped and continues to give back
something or the other to the society.
He is associated with three NGO’s in
J&K and Punjab that are working to
spread awareness regarding various
vascular ailments and offering
treatments to the poor section of the
society. He also runs an organization
by the name of Varicose And More.
Carrying a positive outlook of the
future, Dr. Jan remains committed to
be a contributor to the society by
embracing the ethical values of the
noble profession.