Meet Our Team of Expert Ayurvedic Physicians
A collective of MD-qualified doctors and clinical specialists combining ancient wisdom with evidence-based diagnostics to treat the root cause of your health concerns.
Meet our founder, Dr. Deviprasad C. Rao. With a history of treating over 100,000 acute and chronic cases, his precision and skill are the driving force behind our clinic's success in tackling complex health issues.
Dr. N. D Metkari, a founder of 1Ayurved, brings 25 years of clinical expertise to our team. His unmatched knowledge of herbs and their clinical benefits is the backbone of our effective, personalized treatment plans.
As one of the original minds behind 1Ayurved, Dr. Prasad Vaidya has 25 years of experience in both clinical practice and the Ayurvedic pharmaceutical industry. His expertise ensures our treatments are both authentic and effective.
We are honored to have Dr. Vinayak V. Tayade on our team. As a senior physician with over 40 years of experience and the Honourable Physician to the Governor of Maharashtra, his wisdom elevates our practice.
We welcome Dr. Swapnil Dinesh Chaudhari, an MD in Kayachikitsa. His background as an industrial Ayurveda physician, researcher, and teacher adds a unique, evidence-based perspective to our patient care.
We are pleased to introduce Dr. Swati Zunjarrao. Her specialization in treating complex conditions like infertility, arthritis, and IBS strengthens our ability to provide targeted, effective Ayurvedic solutions.
Dr. Vijila Rajan Nadar is a Siddha Specialist on our team. Her expertise in treating chronic skin diseases, arthritis, and diabetes allows us to offer a broader range of traditional healing modalities.
About Our Expert Team of Doctors
When you consult with our team, you are not receiving a generic prescription. We begin every patient journey with a Digital Nadi Parikshan. This process integrates traditional tactile pulse reading with AI-assisted diagnostics to create a 7-page report on your digestive health and dosha status. This data is the foundation of the treatment plan our senior physicians develop for you.
Our medical team brings together decades of experience across diverse fields of Ayurveda, from pharmacology and research to senior clinical practice. This diversity allows us to treat complex, chronic cases that often remain unresolved by standard symptom-management approaches.
Our Core Medical Faculty
- Dr. Deviprasad C. Rao: With over 50,000 acute and chronic cases treated, he leads our clinical design and diagnostic integration.
- Dr. N. D. Metkari: With 25 years of experience, he brings deep expertise in herbal formulation and micro-planning of patient treatment cycles.
- Dr. Prasad Vaidya: A specialist who bridges the gap between clinical practice and the Ayurvedic pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the efficacy of our proprietary medicines.
- Dr. Vinayak V. Tayade: A senior physician with 40+ years of practice, formerly the Honourable Physician to the Governor of Maharashtra, providing unmatched wisdom in chronic care.
- Dr. Swapnil Dinesh Chaudhari: An MD in Kayachikitsa who integrates research-backed evidence into our daily treatment protocols.
- Dr. Swati Zunjarrao: Our specialist in treating complex, systemic issues including infertility, arthritis, and IBS.
- Dr. Vijila Rajan Nadar: A Siddha specialist offering integrated solutions for chronic skin, metabolic, and respiratory conditions.
Every doctor at 1Ayurved operates with the belief that disease begins at the accumulation stage. We do not just treat symptoms; we identify the 'Ama' or toxin buildup through pulse diagnosis and create a personalized plan involving diet, lifestyle changes, and, where necessary, intensive Panchakarma therapies.
1Ayurved
We are a collective of MD-qualified Ayurvedic physicians, researchers, and clinical specialists. We combine ancient Nadi Parikshan with evidence-based modern medicine to treat the root cause of your health issues, rather than just masking symptoms.
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