Draft:Gaurav Singh Parihar
Dr Gaurav Singh Parihar is an Indian orthopaedic surgeon and social worker based in Chhattisgarh. He holds an MBBS degree from Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences and an MS in Orthopaedics from Pt. J.N.M. Medical College, Raipur, completed in 2023. He currently works as a doctor at the government medical college hospital in Kabirdham, Chhattisgarh, alongside his long-standing engagement in social service activities within his community.
Education
Dr Gaurav Singh Parihar completed his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences, establishing the foundational medical qualification required to practice as a physician. Building on this foundation, he pursued and completed his Master of Surgery (MS) in Orthopaedics from Pt. J.N.M. Medical College, Raipur, in 2023, specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. This advanced specialization equipped him with the surgical and clinical expertise required to manage a wide range of orthopaedic conditions, from fractures and joint disorders to more complex musculoskeletal ailments.
Career
Before pursuing his postgraduate studies, Dr Gaurav Singh Parihar worked as a Block Medical Officer in Kabirdham district for two years, during which he contributed extensively to healthcare initiatives at the village level.
He also served as District Surveillance Officer (DSO) at Kabirdham, a role in which he coordinated with the health department and the Director of Health Services during the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting the district's public health response during that period.
Dr Gaurav Singh Parihar practices as a doctor by profession, with his area of specialization being orthopaedics. He currently works at the government medical college hospital located in Kabirdham, Chhattisgarh, where he provides orthopaedic care to patients within the public healthcare system.
Working within a government medical college hospital places Dr Parihar in a dual role common to many doctors in such institutions, combining clinical patient care in orthopaedics with the broader responsibilities associated with a medical college environment. His work in this setting reflects a commitment to serving patients through the public health infrastructure of Chhattisgarh, providing orthopaedic treatment and surgical care to the local population and surrounding regions that rely on the medical college hospital for specialized medical services.
Philanthropy
In addition to his medical practice, Dr Gaurav Singh Parihar is recognized as a social worker. He has led a social service group since 2011, through which he has carried out extensive work for society and for the education of orphaned children and students.
His group has coordinated its efforts through government schools and hostels where community-based students study, working to support their education and welfare. Through this initiative, the group established a library and a stationery facility to provide free educational resources to these students, helping to reduce the financial burden associated with their education.
The group's primary goal is to educate the community and support its growth through continued service. His involvement in social work complements his medical career, positioning him as a figure dedicated to both individual patient care and wider community wellbeing.
Personal Life
Dr Gaurav Singh Parihar resides in Chhattisgarh, where he is based both professionally and personally, continuing his work as a doctor and social worker within the state.