With over 20 years of experience in internal medicine, Dr. Paritosh Baghel is a Senior Consultant Physician at S.L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mumbai. He completed his MBBS from JJ Hospital and MD in Internal Medicine from KEM Hospital, Mumbai, and previously served as Professor of Medicine and Head of the Medicine Unit at Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai. His clinical expertise includes the management of infectious diseases and chronic lifestyle conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he led the hospital’s COVID unit and managed nearly 5,000 patients. Dr. Baghel is an American Heart Association-certified trainer in Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support and has contributed to medical research through numerous national and international publications and presentations at scientific conferences. He also holds an LLB from Mumbai University, providing medicolegal expertise that complements his medical practice and supports both patients and healthcare institutions.