Expert reviewer
Meet Dr Girish Shirke, M.D. (Ayurved)
An Ayurveda physician and educator in Pune, India — founder of the Shri Vishwanand Ayurvedic Clinic & Panchakarma Center, and the expert reviewer who checks selected AyurvedaGrid reports for Ayurvedic consistency.
- B.A.M.S., University of Pune
- M.D. (Swasthavrutta & Yog)
- M.A. (Sanskrit)
- Founder, Shri Vishwanand Clinic
Education and qualifications
- B.A.M.S. (Ayurvedacharya), University of Pune — 2000.
- M.D. in Swasthavrutta and Yog (Ayurvedic preventive medicine and yoga), Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune.
- D.Y.A.; M.A. (Sanskrit).
Ayurvedic practice
Dr Girish has practised Ayurveda for over two decades, with consulting practice across Mumbai, Thane and Kolhapur, and also sees patients in Europe. His clinical work centres on classical Ayurvedic assessment — reading a person’s constitution (Prakriti) and current state (Vikriti) — and on Panchakarma and lifestyle guidance. Alongside his own clinic he holds a number of honorary and academic roles across Ayurvedic institutions in India:
- FounderShri Vishwanand Ayurvedic Clinic & Panchakarma Center, Pune (2004)
- Honorary ConsultantShri Vishwavati Ayurved Hospital & Research Center, Kolhapur
- Head, Drug Development Dept.Shri Vishwavati Ayurvedic Research Center
- Honorary Ayurvedic ConsultantMedical Centre, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai
- ConvenerShri Vishwa Ayurved Prabodhini Gurukul
- Ex-PresidentNASYA, Pune Doctors
- Joint SecretaryGlobal Ayurveda Practitioners Association
More about his clinic is at vishwanandayurved.com.
Teaching, research and recognition
Dr Girish lectures and presents research at national and international Ayurveda seminars, and is an examiner for the B.A.M.S. course at Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune. His talks include “Immunity: an Ayurvedic perspective in the current scenario” (BVDU College of Ayurved) and a National Workshop on Dravyaguna at the Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Center, Pimpri, Pune.
- Ayush Kamal Award
- Esteemed Medical Practitioner (2023)
- Covid Warrior Award
His role at AyurvedaGrid
At AyurvedaGrid, Dr Girish reviews selected Ayurvedic wellness reports after the AI-assisted assessment has organized the user’s photographs, voice sample, questionnaire responses, Prakriti, and Vikriti patterns. He reviews the Ayurvedic interpretation for internal consistency, identifies conflicting observations, and refines the wellness guidance where appropriate.
What expert review includes
- A consistency check across Prakriti, Vikriti, observed signals, and questionnaire responses.
- Identification of conflicting or ambiguous patterns in the AI-assisted report.
- Refinement of the Ayurvedic interpretation and wellness guidance where needed.
- An expert-reviewed status recorded on the final report once the review is genuinely complete.
What expert review does not include
Dr Girish’s qualifications and practice are in Ayurveda in India, and his role on AyurvedaGrid concerns Ayurvedic wellness assessment and education. The service does not provide a medical diagnosis, prescribe medical treatment, offer emergency care, replace medical evaluation, or establish a physician-patient relationship with a medical provider licensed in the United States. Dr Girish is not represented as a physician licensed to practise medicine in the United States. For any medical concern, see a licensed healthcare professional. See our Medical Disclaimer.
How private consultation works
The Expert-Reviewed Report plus Consultation plan adds a private 30-minute session with Dr Girish to discuss your reviewed report and your questions. This is an Ayurvedic wellness consultation, not emergency care or a consultation with a physician licensed in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
- Who reviews the expert report?
- Expert reports are reviewed by Dr Girish Shirke, M.D. (Ayurved). He reviews the Ayurvedic interpretation for consistency across your Prakriti, Vikriti, observed signals, and questionnaire responses. This is an Ayurvedic wellness review, not a medical diagnosis.
- What are Dr Girish's qualifications?
- He holds a B.A.M.S. (Ayurvedacharya) from the University of Pune (2000) and an M.D. in Swasthavrutta and Yog (Ayurvedic preventive medicine and yoga) from Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune. He founded the Shri Vishwanand Ayurvedic Clinic & Panchakarma Center in Pune in 2004 and has practised Ayurveda for over two decades.
- What does Dr Girish review?
- He reviews how the reported Prakriti, Vikriti, photographs, voice observations, and questionnaire responses fit together, identifies conflicting patterns, and refines the wellness guidance where appropriate before the reviewed report is delivered.
- Which plans include expert review?
- Expert review is included in the Expert-Reviewed Report plan and the Expert-Reviewed Report plus Consultation plan. The Full AI Report plan is AI-generated and does not include expert review.
- Is Dr Girish a physician licensed in the United States?
- No. Dr Girish is trained and qualified in Ayurveda in India. His role on AyurvedaGrid concerns Ayurvedic wellness review and education. The service does not represent him as a physician licensed to practise medicine in the United States and does not establish a physician-patient relationship with a US medical provider.
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