About

Dr. Aruna is practicing for almost 30 years and among the top integrative holistic health practitioners in the world with her own flagship hospital Vikram ENT Hospital and Research Institute.She has contributed greatly to bringing newer innovative integrative treatments as the Medical Director and was the Medical Advisor of ORGANIC INDIA. She had an accidental scalpel injury during surgery on free camp patients where she was terminally ill and almost died from a fulminant Hepatitis B infection from the patient. After all treatment options had failed she had a total clearing of the virus and complete recovery with Ayurveda which led her to collaborate with the best minds in the world in the field of Integrative Medicine while still practising surgery. She currently lives and practices in Goa, India.

Dr. Aruna is both an internationally renowned Surgeon and Integrative health expert doctor treating patients from all over the world. She has trained and worked at Stanford University, U.C.S.F. U.S.A., Switzerland, Austria, Denmark and France. She is sought after as a rare medical expert for treating patients with alternative treatments with integrative options and offering new science beyond commercial mainstream medicine where it can save a life. She offers a perfect amalgamation of advanced cutting edge medicine and ancient Ayurveda, natural medicine and more. She has been closely associated with patients including the heads of nations, to spiritual masters in highly successful treatments of complicated conditions and cancers.  She has challenged the limitations of conventional medicine with innovative solutions. She has co-authored ENT books for Thieme with Professor Karl Horn on Stapes Surgery and with Gwyneth Paltrow on Detox cleansing and Ayurveda.

Her research work in several areas of medicine has culminated in these treatment protocols. She has been using innovative treatment options for many years and has a huge clientele of successful patients worldwide who have been treated with them. Since she personally has had a life changing experience with ayurvedic herbs she takes people on this profound journey of spontaneous transformative medicine where they are cured of illnesses, which apparently have no treatments.

Currently she is also the trustee of WAG – Welfare for animals in Goa, Karuna Organic Farm and Trust, Dr.P.G.V. charitable trust and School, Integral Ear Institute. She has been involved in not only medical causes but also environmental and animal welfare causes. At Vikram Hospital and Research Institute cochlear implants are being done completely free for any child born deaf in the state so they can hear and speak normally. Her charitable school has about 1000 students catering to tribal, rural and children with disabilities.

She has been treating patients from across the world with amazing new integrative options which is the future of medicine. She has been featured in magazines and  the only Indian doctor to be invited to forums like the Uplift in Australia along with Dr.Vandana Shiva to speak on this new emerging inclusive medicine in India with engages with multiple systems at the same time to give the best possible outcome. Her current research is on Cochlear hair cell regeneration for tinnitus. At the time of this global crisis she has been requested by Dr.Dean Ornish who is the cardiologist to the President of the U.S.A. and a huge pioneer in medical research  as well as  Dr.Vittorio Rinaldi in Italy to help their nations as well. Seeking genuine solutions to help humanity is her passion and occupies a unique space of being a Western trained doctor with a scientific perspective on ancient Indian sciences as well.

Dr. Viswanathan  is a leading, internationally renowned ENT consultant surgeon as far as the field of ENT is concerned. She has pioneered and initiated several research projects including the first affordable indigenous cochlear implant project with Past President of India Honourable Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. He has in fact written several books about her ability to seek truth in medicine and spearhead innovative treatments for the ones who cannot afford high end treatments.

She uses a unique considerate approach towards treating and understanding  ailments. She simplifies and gives people a clear picture of their ailments, along with it’s implications and how one might treat the root cause with innovative, integrative approaches. Her holistic and integrative approach helps her craft the solution that is best suited for one’s short term and long term needs.  Dr. Aruna aims to heal and improve the overall physical, emotional and mental health of people, by strengthening the mind, body and soul. While improving your health and building immunity, she will also inculcate kindness and hope, to overcome any fear or mental disturbances. This rare approach to treatments has proven success and has been applauded by many. This has also made her one of the top integrative health practitioners in India.

Experience & Qualifications

Dr. Aruna is highly qualified in her field, she has trained and studied at many renowned hospitals and universities all over the world. Some of her applaudable achievements and experiences include:

  • Winning gold medals for PG paper presentations in ‘Craniofacial Resection’ and ‘Cochlear Implant’
  •  M.B.B.S. from Sri Ramachandra Medical College in Chennai
  • M.S. (ENT) from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka
  • F.A.G.E. (Fellow of the Academy of General Education) from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka
  • Fellowship in Oncology & Skull Base Surgery at the University Hospital in  Zurich, Switzerland
  • Fellowship in FESS & Otology at Society d’ Otology Pratique in Paris
  • Fellowship in ENT at University Hospital in Graz, Austria
  • Fellowship in FESS at University Hospital in Wurzburg, Germany
  • Fellowship in Otology, Fellowship in ENT (Presbeteryian Ear Institute, USA)
  • Fellowship in Otology at California Ear institute at Stanford in California
  • Teaching faculty in FESS & Otology at Society d’Otology Pratique in Paris

The Holistic Approach

As a qualified ENT surgeon who has studied and trained in renowned universities and hospitals globally, Dr. Aruna is a believer of integrating traditional remedies with modern scientific medication and treatments. She uses this unique holistic approach to diagnose illnesses and identify the best treatments for her patients. She believes that, for an overall improvement and up-liftment of her patients, healing the body is not enough but also the mind and soul. Without attachment to a limiting single system of medicine she gives you out of the box solutions.In fact she teaches you that there is no box!

Dr. Aruna has successfully used this Holistic approach to help build immunity as a proactive lifestyle measure and in treating patients who are ill. She will help to strengthen your body through nourishing food and acupressure techniques, strengthen your mind through yoga and exercise, and strengthen your soul through inculcating love, kindness and faith.

Why the transformative holistic approach works

Holistic healing and recovery is an approach that considers the multiple aspects of a person as a whole, making it an overall life transformation.
By integrating the successful methods of recovery used in history along with the modern scientific medicine, the holistic approach will
primarily give a patient the most optimal health and lifestyle.

She has a unique and caring holistic approach to integrative medicine that has proven extremely successful over her 30 years of experience. She helps you love your life, to uplift your well-being physically, mentally and spiritually. By promoting the holistic approach, Dr. Aruna also uplifts the patient’s lifestyle, improving their immune system and helping them recover completely from illness, through natural health measures, immunity building and awareness of the ailments as a whole rather than its symptoms alone.

Dissolve the diagnosis is her motto as she considers all illnesses an imbalance and helps you find your inner balance. She uses a unique considerate approach towards treating her patients by guiding them towards overall healing and an uplifted mindset. She helps her patients have a clear understanding of their conditions, along with its implications and how you can treat the root cause and reclaim your health through the most innovative and integrative approach. Her holistic approach to treatment helps her craft the solution that is best suited for your short term and long term needs. Dr. Aruna aims to heal and improve the overall physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being of people, by strengthening the mind, body and soul. While improving your health and building immunity, she will also inculcate love, kindness and hope, to overcome any fear or mental disturbances. This rare approach to treatments has proven success and has been applauded by many. This has also made her one of the top integrative health practitioners in the world.

Using a unique holistic approach to help uplift,transform and aid recovery to patients, Dr. Aruna’s approach integrates her vast experience as a modern medicine specialist with incredible knowledge from traditional, ayurvedic and natural medicine. This approach allows her to give patients the most optimal treatment, through simple methods with powerful results. She also believes that the overall recovery of a patient comes through the overall healing of the mind, body and soul, while medicine is a secondary aid. She gives you the ability to address the cause of each condition successfully.

The human body has everything it needs to repair itself and build strength. She gently helps you guide your mind, body and soul into an overall
healing process. This approach will also give you the additional care above medicines, giving you care and motivation to eat healthy, exercise more, sleep more, maintain your mental wellness and live a loving and proactive lifestyle.These are the 5 pillars of health and wellness.

Nutrition

Dr. Aruna’s approach to nutrition is about eating the right nutrients to feel good,  and enjoy a proactive lifestyle.

Mental-Wellness

As a holistic health expert, Dr. Aruna believes that mental health is a vital part of leading a healthy lifestyle.

Exercise

Dr.Aruna will provide guidance through simple methods to exercise your body, your internal organs and your mind.

Cleanse & Detox

No one speaks about the emotional & mental detox. For the first time ever a combo of physical, emotional & mental detox.

Lifestyle

Dr. Aruna curates the best top products in the world which contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

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