Dr. G .S. Lavekar

Dr. G.S. Lavekar is a highly experienced Ayurvedic doctor and a distinguished figure in Ayurveda and herbal research, with over 48 years in the field. He previously served as the Director General at CCRAS-AYUSH, Ministry of Government of India, and holds a PhD in Ayurveda from Pune University (1985) and an MD in Ayurveda from Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth Pune (1975). Dr. Lavekar has received numerous accolades, including the Bhaskara Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award, the Homi Jehangir Bhabha Scientist Award, and the Best Research Guide award from the Australian Academy for Ayurveda & Yoga. He specializes in an integrative approach to cancer management, combining insights from Ayurveda, nutrition, yoga, pranayama, and meditation with conventional treatments. His work, such as "Doctor-Patient Relationship in Ancient Indian Medicine (Ayurveda)," reflects his expertise in the historical and practical aspects of Ayurvedic medical practice.