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= Dr. Abhijeet Deshmukh =

Introduction
Dr. Abhijeet Deshmukh, (born on March 5th, 1967) is a laparoscopic surgeon from India. He got his MBBS and MS degrees from Bhopal and Jabalpur respectively.

He was from a middle-class family in Kolhapur, he faced financial challenges during his education. He was first relocated to Shujalpur as a kid and later to Bhopal. After becoming a doctor and gaining specialization in laparoscopic surgery, he started offering affordable treatments to his patients, along with this he's also been a part of lots of health camps. He holds the position of Vice-President of Aarogya Bharti for Madhya Pradesh and serves as the President of Aarogya Bharti for Bhopal.

Early Life and Education
Abhijeet Deshmukh was born into a simple and middle-class family in Kolhapur. His father worked as a teacher in a government school, and his family was involved in various social service initiatives. However, when his father was transferred to Shujalpur in Madhya Pradesh, Abhijeet, and his family migrated there, and he was enrolled in a local school in the city.

Abhijeet's strong concern for the lack of medical facilities in the villages surrounding Shujalpur fueled his aspiration to become a doctor.

In the first year of MBBS, he studied at the Gwalior Medical College and then got transferred to Bhopal. He completed his MBBS from Bhopal in 1992 and aimed at pursuing MS. After a short while of becoming a doctor, he got married. While practicing as a doctor and managing a personal life after marriage, he was preparing for his MS entrance exam.

During his post-graduation, Abhijeet decided to specialize in binocular-based laparoscopic surgery and sought guidance from an expert surgeon from Mumbai. Under his mentorship, Abhijeet acquired comprehensive knowledge and skills in laparoscopic surgery and subsequently returned to Bhopal to begin his practice in the field.

In 1997, Abhijeet completed his MS in general surgery from Jabalpur and received extensive training in laparoscopic surgery and gastrointestinal (GI) surgery in Mumbai.

Career
Abhijeet Deshmukh is a laparoscopic surgeon based in Bhopal, India. He dedicated four years to securing the necessary resources to introduce laparoscopic surgery to the region, including capital and machinery. He has treated many patients from underprivileged backgrounds, in small hospitals. Abhijeet says, "I believe in continuous learning and actively participating in workshops, seminars, and other programs to stay updated with the latest advancements in the medical field".

He has organized many medical camps in the name of his parents, aiming to 'serve the society', where he treats patients in their presence to make them proud. He has also conducted healthcare awareness programs in villages and has performed health checkups on a significant number of individuals. His initiatives for women's and children's healthcare, such as nutrition checkups for college-going girls, aim to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates.

Abhijeet has collaborated with government agencies to address physical problems resulting from nutritional deficiencies in mothers and conducts health awareness programs for school children using animated films. Additionally, he has also emphasized the importance of a healthy environment and cleanliness through one of his initiatives.

He recalls "In the city of Ashta, I once operated on an old lady to normalize her medical condition. After she was recovered and discharged, she came to the hospital with her entire family of fifteen members, including her grandchildren. She blessed me, and as a gesture of gratitude, awarded me with ten notes of ten rupees as Barkat-Idi (Blessings), which I have preserved those notes even today and consider as my biggest reward."

In his practice, he specializes in various conditions, including Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Pyloric Stenosis, Keloid Scar, Abdominal Disorders, Varicose Veins, Second-Degree Burns, Keloid Scar, Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis), and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. He is also experienced in plastic surgery and general surgery.

Furthermore, he served as a member of the Covid advisory committee for the M.P. Government during the pandemic. Abhijeet holds the position of Vice-President of Aarogya Bharti for Madhya Pradesh and serves as the President of Aarogya Bharti for Bhopal.

Honors and Awards
He became President of Aarogya Bharti, Bhopal. He became Vice-President of Aarogya Bharti, Madhya Pradesh. He became a Social Service Council member of the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI).