Dr Surakshith Battina, a laparoscopic surgeon and fertility specialist, says being a healthcare expert isn’t just about healing others but staying focused and resilient
When you walk into the Indigo Women’s Centre in Chennai, chances are you’ll meet Dr Surakshith Battina, laparoscopic surgeon, fertility specialist, and someone who truly walks the talk. For Dr Battina, being a doctor isn’t just about healing others; it’s about leading by example.
Dr Battina’s commitment to wholesomeness is not a mere consideration. It’s a daily discipline. “Being a doctor isn’t just about healing others,” he says. “It’s about staying fit, focused, and resilient amidst long hours, high emotional stress, and constant decision-making.”
Breath and sunlight
He wakes up at 5:30 AM, not to check notifications, but to walk. For 40 minutes, it’s just him, his breath, and the rising sun. This is when he clears his mind and connects with himself before the world arrives at his door. He even shares a short motivational message on Instagram to his followers. “Not only to boost their morale,” as Dr Battina puts it, “but mine as well.”
Stillness is power
At 8 AM, he’s in the operating room. He knows how crucial it is to bring precision, focus, and endurance to every case. “The OR is my battlefield and my meditation zone,” he says. He treats surgery as a space of controlled intensity.
Consultation and connection
From 2 PM to 4 PM, he enters consultation mode. This is his time to listen, to comfort, counsel, and guide. Then, he logs out. He’s home by 4, and from then until 6 PM, his family has his full attention. “Those few hours with them are sacred and a must,” Dr Battina says. It’s how he keeps his emotional core intact.
Muscle over miracles
At 6 PM, it’s time for the gym. No excuses. His training is hypertrophy-focused—designed to build lean muscle. The doctor believes that exercise is the real secret to anti-ageing. “While the world runs after miracle creams and supplements,” he tells us, “I trust resistance training and a high-protein, low-carb diet to keep my body strong and metabolism young.”
Eat mindfully, sleep peacefully
His dinner is light and clean; fuel, not fluff. And by 10:30 PM, he’s in bed. He knows better than most that real well-being starts with sleep. He does’t just recommend rest to his patients but lives by it. “I don’t just preach discipline to my patients; I live it,” he affirms. Once a year, he may break the routine, but with intention. He hops over to the mountains on his motorcycle. “That’s my annual reset button,” Dr Battina shares. “A time to reflect, realign, and return renewed.”
Structure as liberation
He knows staying healthy as a doctor isn’t about perfection. “Structure is freedom,” he believes. “It allows me to be present, perform under pressure, and give my best to every patient, every time.”
