Dr. Ishita Joshi: Neemuch’s First Laparoscopic Surgeon
Dr. Ishita Joshi’s stories begins with a woman she admired more than anyone else—her mother.
A gynaecologist by profession, her mother carried herself with a kind of strength that stayed etched in Ishita’s mind. As a child, she was fascinated by the confidence her mother held, the respect she commanded, and the way she balanced responsibility with grace. That admiration quietly turned into curiosity—then passion—and eventually, a clear direction: biology, OBGyn, and the world of women’s health.
But Ishita’s story isn’t only about becoming a doctor. It’s about becoming a woman who refuses to be limited.
Today, Dr. Ishita says she is inspired by something deeper than childhood dreams—excellence and ambition.
There is one thought that drives her every day:
“I want to be so capable that I can take my own decisions and live life on my terms—with no guilt.”
It’s not just a statement. It’s a mindset. And it explains why Ishita doesn’t see herself as only a doctor.
She sees herself as much more than just a doctor—a surgeon who genuinely loves saving lives, a dancer who lives through expression, an entertainer who wants to spread happiness, and above all, an ambitious woman who has no hesitation in saying, “I want to achieve the greatest success.”
Ask her about the journey, and she doesn’t romanticize it. “Becoming a doctor is the most difficult journey,” she says.
For nearly 28 years, life becomes a cycle of studying, competing, and chasing ranks. The pressure is constant. The emotional highs and lows are brutal—depression over marks, exhaustion after duties, fear of making mistakes, and the weight of learning in an environment where every decision involves real human lives. It’s not just about knowledge. It’s about surviving.
And Ishita survived with one quiet formula:
resilience, respect, and calm.
Whenever she felt like she was losing, she stepped back and reminded herself:
“This is life. If you want something, you have to be strong.”
Then she returned to her work—again and again. Her mantra became her backbone:
“It’s hard. But I know I am harder.”
During her post-graduation, the first year tested her in every way. Working hours were intense. She was still learning. Mistakes were inevitable. And she was scolded—a lot. Those moments made her feel small, shaken, and unfamiliar with her own confidence.
But time has a way of revealing lessons. Later, those same seniors became mentors. And Ishita realized something important: learning to deal with criticism, pressure, and multiple personalities didn’t just make her a better doctor—it made her a stronger person.
The toughest challenge wasn’t only the workload. It was the stress that followed her home.
The sleepless nights. The mental fatigue that doctors rarely talk about.
Yet, she says it simply: “We all get through it. That’s our strength.”
And she believes that today, being a doctor requires more than clinical skill. Doctors must stay updated, safe, and aware. They must also learn to connect with people—because social media has become a powerful part of modern life.
Even now, she admits she’s still figuring that out.
But she’s trying. And she’s showing up.
Dr. Ishita’s achievements are not just personal milestones—they are historic for her district.
She is the first officially trained laparoscopic surgeon in Neemuch. And what makes it even more powerful is this: she didn’t stop her training even when people told her that patients in her district wouldn’t be able to afford such procedures.
She didn’t accept that limitation. Recently, she successfully performed the first laparoscopic hysterectomy in her hospital—another moment of progress not just for her career, but for the women who now have access to advanced care closer to home.
Behind the surgeon is a performer. Ishita is a trained classical dancer, and her love for dance has never faded. In one function, she performed a dance dedicated to her father.
Her family watched in silence—awestruck. Some even cried.
They told her she had extraordinary expressions. And that moment became one of her happiest memories.
Because it reminded her: she can heal people in an operation theatre… and move hearts on a stage.
Three and a half years after completing her post-graduation, Ishita followed another dream—one that many people suppress. She went to Mumbai to study acting for six months. Not because she was running away from medicine, but because she wanted to explore herself fully. The experience gave her confidence, exposure, and pride.
She says she feels proud not because it guaranteed success, but because she was strong enough to take the decision and go.
Her love for the camera soon found a purpose. Seeing women struggle with misinformation, myths, and fear around gynaecology, she started an Instagram series called ‘Greys in Gynaec.’ For her, it is more than content. It is a step toward change.
She admits she doesn’t know how successful it will become—but putting herself out there, fighting her own hesitation, and choosing visibility feels like a victory in itself.
Dr. Ishita’s future plans are layered, like her personality. And she believes in taking one step every day until the vision becomes reality.
Her goals are clear: She wants to earn enough to make her own decisions, stand equally important in her household, and take care of her parents. She wants to become one of the best laparoscopic surgeons in the world—and bring metro-level healthcare services to Neemuch.
She wants to grow on social media, reach the masses, and make a difference. And one day, she wants Neemuch to be known—not as an “unknown place,” but as a district people remember because of her.
Dr. Ishita Joshi is not a one-title woman—she is a surgeon, a dancer, a creator, a dreamer, and a fiercely ambitious force. Her story proves that some women don’t just choose one path; they create their own, and they walk it—without guilt.