Our Team
At the helm of Medical Dialogues is our core team which is guided by distinguished mentors from the medical field on our advisory board.In addition, our editorial team and board is a blend of experts from the medical and journalism field and includes journalists, doctors, and skilled scientific and medical writers. These experts provide valuable insights, review our content for accuracy, and contribute articles and opinion pieces, while also helping us fact checking health claims. Their expertise helps us maintain the highest level of credibility and ensures that our information reflects current medical knowledge and practices.
Our fact-checking team is dedicated to verifying the accuracy of medical claims and health information. They employ rigorous research methodologies, consult primary and secondary sources, and collaborate with medical experts to ensure that all claims are thoroughly vetted before publication. Their work is crucial in our fight against misinformation and in maintaining the trust of our readers.
For more information about our esteemed advisory board, please visit Our Advisory Board.
Our Core Team
Dr Prem Aggarwal
Co-founder and Chairman, Medical Dialogues
Director Sanjeevan Hospitals, New Delhi and President National Medical Forum
Dr Prem Aggarwal, (MD, DNB Medicine, DNB Cardiology) is a Cardiologist by profession and also the Co-founder and Chairman of Medical Dialogues . He is the Chairman of Sanjeevan Hospital in Central Delhi and also serving as the member of Delhi Medical Council
Meghna A. Singhania
Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief (Health News)
Meghna A Singhania is the founder and Editor-in-Chief at Medical Dialogues. An Economics graduate from Delhi University and a post-graduate from London School of Economics and Political Science, her key research interest lies in health economics and policymaking in health and medical sector in the country. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751
Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Chief Editor (Medical News)
A Medical practitioner with a flair for writing medical articles, Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli joined Medical Dialogues as an Editor-in-Chief for the Medical News in Medical Dialogues. Before Joining Medical Dialogues, he has served as the Hon. Secretary of the Delhi Medical Association as well as the chairman of the Anti-Quackery Committee in Delhi and worked with other Medical Councils of India.
Dr Arvind Chopra:
Chief Editor (Fact-Checking)
Dr. Arvind Chopra (MBBS) completed his medical degree from Motilal Nehru Medical College, Allahabad University, in 1975. He has been practicing in Delhi since then. Currently, he is a member of the Anti-Quackery Committee of the Delhi Medical Council. As the Chief Editor of the Fact-Checking Unit at Medical Dialogues, Dr. Chopra is responsible for overseeing the accuracy and integrity of medical content, ensuring that all information is rigorously vetted and evidence-based.
Dr. Nandita Mohan:
Chief Editor (Medical Dialogues TV)
Dr. Nandita Mohan is a practicing pediatric dentist with more than 3 years of clinical work experience. Along with this, she is equally interested in keeping herself up to date about the latest developments in the field of medicine and dentistry which is the driving force for her to be in association with Medical Dialogues.
Health News Team:
The Health News Team at Medical Dialogues, led by our editor-in-chief, Meghna A Singhania delivers timely, accurate, and comprehensive coverage of the latest developments in healthcare to keep our readers informed and empowered.
Meghna A. Singhania
Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief (Health News)
Meghna A Singhania is the founder and Editor-in-Chief at Medical Dialogues. An Economics graduate from Delhi University and a post-graduate from London School of Economics and Political Science, her key research interest lies in health economics and policymaking in health and medical sector in the country. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751
Garima Narang
Senior Editor (Health News)
Garima joined Medical Dialogues and has been associated as Editor for Education Medical Dialogues since the year 2017. She looks after Medical Education issues, Court Judgments pertaining to Medical Education, MCI/DCI decisions, government policies as well as all the news and updates to Medical Colleges in India.
Jyoti bhatia
Editor (Health News)
Jyoti Bhatia is currently working as an editor, she joined Medical Dialouges in 2022. She has done her Graduation in Bsc Zoology Honours from Delhi University and Post graduate diploma in Hospital and health Management(PGDHHM) from IIHMR, New Delhi.
Farhat Nasim
Editor (Health News)
Farhat Nasim joined Medical Dialogues an Editor for the Business Section in 2017. She Covers all the updates in the Pharmaceutical field, Policy, Insurance, Business Healthcare, Medical News, Health News, Pharma News, Healthcare and Investment. She is a graduate of St.Xavier's College Ranchi.
Barsha Misra
Senior Correspondent (Health News)
Having a knack for Journalism she joined Medical Dialogues back in 2020. She mainly covers news about medico legal cases, NMC/DCI updates, medical education issues including the latest updates about medical and dental colleges in India.
Sanchari Chattopadhyay
Correspondent (Health News)
Sanchari Chattopadhyay has pursued her M.A in English and Culture Studies from the University of Burdwan, West Bengal. She likes observing cultural specificities and exploring new places.
Adity Saha
Correspondent (Health News)
Exploring and learning something new has always been my sole motto. I completed my BA in Journalism and Mass Communication from Calcutta University. I joined Medical Dialogues in 2022. I mainly cover the latest health news, hospital news, medical college, and doctors' news.
Kajal Rajput
Correspondent (Health News)
Kajal joined Medical Dialogue in 2019 for the Latest Health News. She has done her graduation from the University of Delhi. She mainly covers news about the Latest Healthcare. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in.
Ruchika Sharma
Correspondent (Health News)
Ruchika Sharma joined Medical Dialogue as an Desk Editor for the Business Section in 2019. She covers all the updates in the Pharmaceutical field, Policy, Insurance, Business Healthcare, Medical News, Health News, Pharma News, Healthcare and Investment.
Divyani Paul
Correspondent (Health News)
I am a student of Journalism and Mass Communication and also a passionate writer and explorer. With a keen interest in medicine, I have joined Medical Dialogues as a Content Writer. Within this role, I curate various healthcare-related news including the latest updates on health, hospitals, and regulatory updates from NMC/DCI.
Susmita Roy
Correspondent (Health News)
Susmita Roy, B pharm, M pharm Pharmacology, graduated from Gurunanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology with a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy. She is currently working as an assistant professor at Haldia Institute of Pharmacy in West Bengal. She has been part of Medical Dialogues since March 2021.
Medical News Team:
The Medical News Team at Medical Dialogues, led by our Chief editor, Medical News, Dr Kamal Kant Kohli provides in-depth, expert-driven reporting on key medical advancements and trends, ensuring our audience stays informed on critical issues in the healthcare field.
Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Chief Editor (Medical News)
A Medical practitioner with a flair for writing medical articles, Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli joined Medical Dialogues as an Editor-in-Chief for the Medical News in Medical Dialogues. Before Joining Medical Dialogues, he has served as the Hon. Secretary of the Delhi Medical Association as well as the chairman of the Anti-Quackery Committee in Delhi and worked with other Medical Councils of India.
Medha Baranwal
Desk Editor (Medical News)
She covers several medical specialities including Cardiac Sciences, Dentistry, Diabetes and Endo, Diagnostics, ENT, Gastroenterology, Neurosciences, and Radiology. She has a working experience of 5 years in the field of medical research writing, scientific writing, content writing, and content management.
Dr Riya Dave
Correspondent (Medical News)
Dr Riya Dave has completed dentistry from Gujarat University in 2022. She is a dentist and accomplished medical and scientific writer known for her commitment to bridging the gap between clinical expertise and accessible healthcare information.
Dr. Niharika Harsha B
Correspondent (Medical News)
Dr.Niharika Harsha B (BDS,MDS) completed her BDS from Govt Dental College, Hyderabad and MDS from Dr.NTR University of health sciences(Now Kaloji Rao University). She has 4 years of private dental practice and worked for 2 years as Consultant Oral Radiologist at a Dental Imaging Centre in Hyderabad.
Dr. Shravani Dali
Correspondent (Medical News)
Dr. Shravani Dali has completed her BDS from Pravara institute of medical sciences, loni. Following which she extensively worked in the healthcare sector for 2+ years. She has been actively involved in writing blogs in field of health and wellness.
Alina
Junior Correspondent (Medical News)
Alina joined Medical Dialogues in 2022. She completed her graduation from Delhi University and pursuing her masters in Political Science. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.
Fact Check Team:
At Medical Dialogues, our dedicated Fact-Checking Team is committed to upholding the highest standards of accuracy and integrity in healthcare journalism. Comprising experienced healthcare professionals, researchers, and editors, our team rigorously verifies medical claims, news, and health-related content to ensure that our readers receive reliable and evidence-based information. Operating with editorial independence, our fact-checking unit follows a strict methodology rooted in transparency and scientific rigor. Editorial control is exercised by our Chief Editor, Fact-Checking Unit, who ensures that every piece of fact-checked content is reviewed and approved according to our high standards. We are dedicated to combating misinformation and empowering the medical community and the general public with trustworthy information that supports informed decision-making. You can read about our fact-checking methodology here
Dr Arvind Chopra:
Chief Editor (Fact-Checking)
Dr. Arvind Chopra (MBBS) completed his medical degree from Motilal Nehru Medical College, Allahabad University, in 1975. He has been practicing in Delhi since then. Currently, he is a member of the Anti-Quackery Committee of the Delhi Medical Council. As the Chief Editor of the Fact-Checking Unit at Medical Dialogues, Dr. Chopra is responsible for overseeing the accuracy and integrity of medical content, ensuring that all information is rigorously vetted and evidence-based.
Dr Nitisha Kalia:
Fact Checking Lead
Dr Nitisha graduated with an MD in Medicine from O.O. Bogomolets National Medical University in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 2024. She joined Medical Dialogues in 2022. Her interests lie in healthcare management, medical writing, and fact-checking to combat the widespread medical misinformation in society.
Nidhi Srivastava:
Correspondent (Fact-Checking)
Nidhi Srivastava holds a post-graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from MRIIRS, completed in 2024. With a profound passion for utilizing nutrition and lifestyle modifications to manage diseases, she is dedicated to advancing the field through rigorous research and fact-checking.
Deepanshi Bhatnagar:
Correspondent (Fact-Checking)
Deepanshi Bhatnagar (MSc Nutrition and Dietetics) is a professional with a master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from MRIIRS. With a strong academic background, she is well-versed in the principles of nutrition and dietary science. At Medical Dialogues, Deepanshi serves as the correspondent for fact-checking.
Dr. Garima Soni:
Correspondent (Fact-Checking)
Dr. Garima Soni holds a BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) from Government Dental College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, and an MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) specializing in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre.
Medical Dialogues TV:
The Medical Dialogues TV Team, led by Dr Nandita Mohan, creates high-quality video content, bringing expert insights and comprehensive coverage of the latest healthcare developments to our viewers.
Dr. Nandita Mohan:
Chief Editor (Medical Dialogues TV)
Dr. Nandita Mohan is a practicing pediatric dentist with more than 3 years of clinical work experience. Along with this, she is equally interested in keeping herself up to date about the latest developments in the field of medicine and dentistry which is the driving force for her to be in association with Medical Dialogues.
Roshni Dhar
Correspondent (Medical Dialogues TV)
Roshni Dhar, a Mass com graduate with a soft corner for health happenings, joined Medical Dialogues as a news anchor in 2021. Inspired by her mother who is a gynaecologist, she likes to keep herself and the world updated on the occurring in the medical field. She covers various aspects of health news for MDTV at Medical Dialogues.
Anshika Mishra
Correspondent (Medical Dialogues TV)
Anshika Mishra is a dedicated scholar pursuing a Masters in Biotechnology, driven by a profound passion for exploring the intersection of science and healthcare. Having embarked on this academic journey with a passion to make meaningful contributions to the medical field, Anshika joined Medical Dialogues in 2023 to further delve into the realms of healthcare journalism.
Yakshi Chugh
Correspondent (Medical Dialogues TV)
With a graduation in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Yakshi Chugh embarked on a journey to explore the dynamic intersection of media and healthcare. In 2024, she joined Medical Dialogues, driven by a passion to enhance healthcare journalism and deliver insightful, impactful content to readers.
Editorial Board Members
Our editorial Board is a blend of experts from the medical and journalism field and includes journalists, doctors, and skilled scientific and medical writers. These experts, in various independent capacities provide valuable insights, review our content for accuracy, and contribute articles and opinion pieces, while also helping us fact check health claims. Their expertise helps us maintain the highest level of credibility and ensures that our information reflects current medical knowledge and practices.
Dr. Manav Aggarwal
( MD Medicine, DM Cardiology)
Dr. Manav Aggarwal is a Interventional Cardiologist,Cardiologist and General Physician in Darya Ganj, Delhi and has an experience of more than 10 years in these fields. Dr. Manav Aggarwal practices at Sanjeevan Hospital in Darya Ganj, Delhi.
Dr. Mrigakshi Gupta
(Chest and Respiratory Medicine)
Dr Mrigagkshi Gupta, MBBS,DTCD , DNB (Respiratory Medicine) is a pulmonologist by profession, but an avid follower of updates related to all fields of medicine. She joined Medical Dialogues has a Desk Editor in 2019.
Dr. Kartikeya Kohli
(DNB Medicine , fellow DNB in Nephrology)
Dr Kartikeya Kohli is an Internal Medicine Consultant at Sitaram Bhartia Hospital in Delhi with super speciality training in Nephrology. He has worked with various eminent hospitals like Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sir Gangaram Hospital.
Dr. Smrati Uppal
(DGP, DNB Gynaecology)
Dr. Smriti Uppal, DNB (Obstetrics and Gynecology), DGO, MBBS Bachelor of Medicine, and Bachelor of Surgery. She is a Gynaecologist with an experience of over 19 years. She has done a fellowship in gynae Laparoscopy.
Dr. Shivi Kataria
(M.B.B.S, M.D. Psychiatry)
M.B.B.S, M.D. Psychiatry (Teerthanker Mahavir University, U.P.) Currently working as Senior Resident in Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS) Dilshad Garden.
Dr. Abhimanyu Uppal
(MBBS,DM Cardiology)
Dr Abhimanyu Uppal completed his M. B. B. S and M. D. in internal medicine from the SMS Medical College in Jaipur. He got selected for D. M. Cardiology course in the prestigious G. B. Pant Institute, New Delhi in 2017.
Dr Ishan Kataria
(MBBS, MS Ophthalmology)
Dr Ishan Kataria has done his MBBS from Medical College Bijapur and MS in Ophthalmology from Dr Vasant Rao Pawar Medical College, Nasik. Post completing MD, he pursuid Anterior Segment Fellowship from Sankara Eye Hospital.
Dr Manoj Kumar Nayak
(MBBS, MD Dermatology )
Dr Manoj Kumar Nayak has completed his M.B.B.S. from the prestigious institute Bangalore medical college and research institute, Bengaluru. He completed his M.D. Dermatology from AIIMS Rishikesh.
Dr Supreeth D R
(MBBS,DNB ortho, MNAMS)
Dr Supreeth D R (MBBS, Dip. Ortho, DNB ortho, MNAMS) is a practicing orthopedician with interest in medical research and publishing articles. He completed MBBS from mysore medical college, dip ortho from Trivandrum medical college and sec.
Dr Monish Raut
MBBS, MD (Anaesthesiology), FNB ( Cardiac Anaesthesiology)
Dr Monish Raut is a practising Cardiothoracic-Vascular Anesthesiologist. His clinical work is also enriched with his numerous academic publications in various national and international indexed journals.
Dr. Krishna Shah
(MBBS, DrNB Neurosurgery)
Krishna Shah, MBBS, DrNB Neurosurgery. She did her MBBS from GMC, Jamnagar, and there after did direct 6 Year DrNB Neurosurgery from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi. Her interests lie in Brain and Spine surgery, Neurological disorders, minimally invasive surgeries.
Dr Nisanth Puliyath
(MBBS, MS General Surgery )
Dr Nisanth Puliyath (MBBS, MS) has completed his MBBS from Calicut Medical College and MS General Surgery from AIIMS Rishikesh. He has published several peer-reviewed papers in both national and international journals.He has presented posters and papers at various national conferences and won prizes for the same.
Dr Nirali Kapoor
(MBBS, MD Obstetrics & Gynecology)
Dr Nirali Kapoor has completed her MBBS from GMC Jamnagar and MD Obstetrics and Gynecology from AIIMS Rishikesh. She underwent training in trauma/emergency medicine non academic residency in AIIMS Delhi for an year after her MBBS.
