Dr. Meenal Thakral

Dr. Meenal Thakral is a highly qualified Geriatric Medicine specialist with 10+ years of experience in providing comprehensive healthcare for elderly patients. She currently serves as an Associate Consultant at Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram. She completed her MBBS with a Gold Medal and later earned her MD in Geriatric Medicine from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. Subsequently, she completed three years of Senior Residency in the Department of Geriatric Medicine at AIIMS, where she gained extensive experience in managing complex age-related medical conditions. Moreover, she is known for her patient-focused approach and commitment to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of senior citizens. As a result, patients benefit from personalized treatment plans that are both evidence-based and compassionate.

Furthermore, Dr. Thakral has a special interest in the management of geriatric syndromes, frailty, cognitive impairment, ortho-geriatrics, and onco-geriatrics. In addition, she is highly experienced in conducting Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments that evaluate the physical, cognitive, emotional, nutritional, and functional health of elderly patients. She is also a certified trainer in the Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) Scale for cognitive assessment. Moreover, she has published multiple research papers and has presented her work at several national and international conferences. Therefore, she remains actively involved in medical research and continuous learning. Additionally, she focuses on preventive healthcare and healthy ageing for senior citizens. Consequently, her holistic approach enables elderly patients to manage chronic diseases effectively, maintain mobility, preserve cognitive function, and enjoy a better quality of life.