Prof. & in-charge, De-addiction Clinic (Tobacco Cessation Centre)
Bhārat (India)
International Best Researcher Award under “Behavioral Interventions Pertaining to Medical Sciences” for the research “Trataka: A Promising Intervention to Reduce Anxiety in Children? A Randomized Controlled Trial with Cognitive and Electrodermal Measures”
A Healer’s Odyssey: The Unparalleled Vision of Dr. Parth R. Pandya From the hallowed land of **Bhārat**—a civilization that has for millennia strived towards and carried the inner light—emerges Dr. Parth R. Pandya, a luminary whose work transcends conventional medicine. He has not merely integrated ancient wisdom with modern science but has forged a new, comprehensive paradigm of care that commands attention and inspires awe. Dr. Pandya’s journey began with a profound understanding, cultivated in his homeland, that **health is a state of mind before it is that of the body**. He has dedicated his career to manipulating health parameters using the potent, often untapped, power of the human psyche, with the singular goal of achieving minimal morbidity and mortality. For him, the terms **’psycho-somatic’** and **’somato-psychic’** are powerful codes that demand a new treatment philosophy—one that actively engages and “hacks” the mind for true and lasting healing. This philosophy finds its most compelling expression in **Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry**, where he passionately believes children deserve the best. Dr. Pandya seamlessly integrates his advanced qualifications in **yogic therapy**, **hypnosis**, and **laser techniques** into his clinical and academic practice. He has pioneered novel methods of behavioral intervention and modification for his young patients, employing ancient mind-bending techniques like **hypnosis**, **yoga nidra**, **trātaka** (focused gazing), and **pranayama**. His groundbreaking work, chronicled in numerous papers published in reputed international journals, has earned him multiple prestigious awards. Dr. Pandya’s genius also lies in his capacity to teach. His international workshops have captivated doctors and scientists worldwide, illuminating the astonishing parallels between ancient practices and modern medical science. He makes a compelling case by drawing direct parallels: Is it **haldi** or **curcumin**? **anulom vilom** or **box breathing**? **pranayama** or **rhythmic breathing**? **pratyāhāra** or **mindfulness**? **jala neti** or **anterior nasal flushing**? **vaman** or **gastric lavage**? **basti** or **enema**? **trataka** or **focused gazing**? **shankha** or a **spirometer**? For Dr. Pandya, the answer is always the same: it is, in essence, **medicinal science as a whole**. This powerful reframing of knowledge allows practitioners to see beyond labels and embrace a holistic, synergistic model of care. His current work with addiction patients at Civil Hospital Ahmedabad further proves the universal applicability of his methods. Dr. Parth R. Pandya is more than a physician; he is a visionary who is actively shaping the future of medicine. His work is an invitation to witness a healing odyssey that is as ancient as it is innovative—a journey that promises to change not just how we treat disease, but how we understand health itself.