Featured Across Leading Media.

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker regularly contributes expert perspectives on obesity, bariatric surgery, metabolic health, nutrition, fatty liver disease, hernia care and emerging healthcare trends across leading national and regional media.

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Rediff
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The Indian Express
The Times of India
ABP
Media Publication
BBC
Business Standard
Express Publication
Forbes
Free Press Journal
HealthShots
Mint
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Mid-day
Navarashtra
Navbharat Times
Business Standard
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Forbes
Free Press Journal
HealthShots
Mint
Marathi Publication
Mid-day
Navarashtra
Navbharat Times

Media Spotlight

Shashi Tharoor with Arjuna Ranatunga

NDTV Health

Bariatric Surgery

Beyond the Transformation: What Bariatric Surgery Is Really Meant to Achieve

Dr. Aparna explains why bariatric surgery should be viewed as a treatment for obesity and related health conditions rather than simply a cosmetic route to looking slimmer.

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The Indian Express

Childhood Obesity

Why a School Junk Food Ban Alone Cannot Solve Childhood Obesity

Dr. Aparna discusses why healthier school environments must be supported by nutritious food at home, physical activity, adequate sleep and nutrition education.

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Indian Express feature photograph about childhood obesity and food choices

The Times of India

Obesity & Bariatric Care

Does Bariatric Surgery Always Lead to Dramatic Weight Loss?

A closer look at why surgery type, metabolic health, body composition, lifestyle and long-term follow-up all influence individual outcomes.

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Portrait featured with Times of India bariatric surgery coverage

In The News

Expert Voice on the Health Conversations That Matter

From obesity medicines and bariatric surgery to fatty liver, childhood nutrition and surgical care, Dr. Aparna contributes medical context to health stories affecting patients today.

HealthShots logo

Jun 2026

India's Rising Obesity Burden: What NFHS-6 Tells Us

Dr. Aparna provides expert input on NFHS-6 obesity data, revealing crucial patterns about national metabolic healthcare challenges.

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The Times of India logo

Jun 2026

Why Not All Weight Loss Is Healthy

Examining the critical difference between healthy and unhealthy weight loss approaches from clinical and metabolic viewpoints.

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The Times of India logo

Jun 2026

When Ignoring a Hernia Becomes a Surgical Emergency

Real emergency laparoscopic cases highlight the crucial need to address simple conditions before severe risks emerge.

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Mid-day logo

Apr 2026

Beyond Obesity: Sleep and Stress as Hidden Fatty Liver Triggers

Evaluating overall metabolic health beyond body weight, shedding light on lifestyle factors directly affecting liver function.

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Apr 2026

Ozempic Goes Generic: What Patients Should Know About Safety

Expert clinical perspective on the rise of generic obesity medications, safety protocols, and prescription compliance guidelines.

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Apr 2026

Slimming Drug Boom Sparks Misuse Concerns

An examination of rising off-label demand for weight management drugs and the critical physical considerations that come with them.

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Jul 2026

Arjuna Ranatunga's Transformation After Bariatric Surgery

A look at Arjuna Ranatunga's post-bariatric surgery transformation, who qualifies for the procedure and the importance of long-term medical care.

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TheHealthSite

Jul 2026

Beyond the White Coat: A Doctor's Life After OPD Hours

A National Doctors' Day feature exploring the professional and personal experiences of doctors beyond their clinical responsibilities.

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BBC Marathi Feature

Read the original regional-language feature published by BBC Marathi.

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The Indian Express logo

Apr 2026

The Dark Side of Weight Loss Hacks and Peptide Misuse

An investigation into unregulated bodybuilding peptides, fitness shortcuts and the potential health risks of unsupervised use.

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Jun 2026

Rising Fatty Liver Cases in India

Marathi-language health coverage exploring fatty liver disease and its connection with obesity, diabetes and metabolic health.

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Jun 2026

For Millions of Women, PCOS Was Never Just About the Ovaries

A closer look at the hormonal and metabolic dimensions of PCOS and the importance of more comprehensive healthcare.

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Jun 2026

Fatty Liver Cases Rising in India: Experts Raise Concerns

Regional health coverage highlighting the increasing prevalence of fatty liver disease and its association with obesity and diabetes.

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When Is Bariatric Surgery Necessary?

Marathi-language coverage related to bariatric surgery and when surgical weight-loss treatment may be considered.

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The Indian Express logo

Aug 2026

Why a School Junk Food Ban Alone Cannot Solve Childhood Obesity

Dr. Aparna explains why healthier school food must be supported by nutritious meals at home, physical activity, sleep and nutrition education.

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Express Healthcare logo

Mar 2026

Women in Whitecoats: Healing India, Healing Themselves

An Express Healthcare feature on women physicians, professional leadership, burnout and the challenges of balancing medical practice with personal well-being.

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Print & Regional Press

Beyond the Headline

Dr. Aparna's medical insights have appeared across English, Hindi and Marathi publications, helping make complex health conversations more accessible to a wider audience.

THE INDIAN EXPRESS clipping - Childhood Obesity & Junk Food Ban

THE INDIAN EXPRESS

Childhood Obesity & Junk Food Ban

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THE INDIAN EXPRESS clipping - Dark Side of Weight Loss Hacks

THE INDIAN EXPRESS

Dark Side of Weight Loss Hacks

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MUMBAI CHAUFER clipping - Rising Fatty Liver in India

MUMBAI CHAUFER

Rising Fatty Liver in India

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MUMBAI CHAUFER clipping - Protein Gap in Indian Diet

MUMBAI CHAUFER

Protein Gap in Indian Diet

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NAVBHARAT TIMES clipping - Fatty Liver Beyond Alcohol

NAVBHARAT TIMES

Fatty Liver Beyond Alcohol

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PUNYANAGARI clipping - Rising Fatty Liver Cases

PUNYANAGARI

Rising Fatty Liver Cases

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DIVYA MARATHI clipping - Risks of Weight Loss Injections

DIVYA MARATHI

Risks of Weight Loss Injections

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PUNYANAGARI clipping - Health Measurements That Matter

PUNYANAGARI

Health Measurements That Matter

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EXPRESS HEALTHCARE clipping - Women in Whitecoats: Burnout

EXPRESS HEALTHCARE

Women in Whitecoats: Burnout

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BUSINESS STANDARD clipping - Slimming Drug Misuse Concerns

BUSINESS STANDARD

Slimming Drug Misuse Concerns

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EXPRESS HEALTHCARE clipping - Women in Whitecoats

EXPRESS HEALTHCARE

Women in Whitecoats

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FREE PRESS JOURNAL clipping - Managing Gallstones

FREE PRESS JOURNAL

Managing Gallstones

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FREE PRESS JOURNAL clipping - Protein Gap in Indian Diet

FREE PRESS JOURNAL

Protein Gap in Indian Diet

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FREE PRESS JOURNAL clipping - BMI vs Waist-to-Hip Ratio

FREE PRESS JOURNAL

BMI vs Waist-to-Hip Ratio

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FREE PRESS JOURNAL clipping - Sleep, Stress & Fatty Liver

FREE PRESS JOURNAL

Sleep, Stress & Fatty Liver

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BUSINESS STANDARD clipping - Semaglutide Generics & Cosmetic Weight Loss

BUSINESS STANDARD

Semaglutide Generics & Cosmetic Weight Loss

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BUSINESS STANDARD clipping - Responsible Use of Semaglutide

BUSINESS STANDARD

Responsible Use of Semaglutide

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BUSINESS STANDARD clipping - Semaglutide Generics & Weight Loss

BUSINESS STANDARD

Semaglutide Generics & Weight Loss

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Health Headlines Need Medical Context

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker brings evidence based, medically guided perspectives to conversations around obesity, bariatric surgery, metabolic health, nutrition and minimally invasive care.

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