# Abhishek Shukla

Abhishek Shukla is an Indian geriatrician and palliative care physician. He is the expert on Hospice and palliative medicine.
Shukla is the Founder and Secretary of Aastha Centre for Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Care Hospital & Hospice, a palliative care charitable non-governmental organisation based in Lucknow, India.
He is the secretary general of Association of International Doctors.
In 2022, Shukla was elected to state council (Rajya Parishad) for senior citizens, Uttar Pradesh. He is also the fellow of Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh.

## Early life and education

Shukla was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He commenced his early schooling at Wynberg Allen School in Mussoorie, He completed his Doctor of Medicine (Physician) with Gold Medals in 9 subjects in year 2000, rotatory internship from King George's Medical University, Lucknow in 2001, in the year 2003 he completed his training in critical care medicine from SGPGI, Lucknow, followed by post graduate diploma in disability management in 2007 from (Manipal academy of higher education), post graduate diploma in geriatric care in 2008, Certification in Palliative medicine from Cardiff University Wales in year 2013, followed by postgraduate diploma in clinical endocrinology & diabetes in year 2017, UK.
In 2010, Shukla has been awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) scholarship to study palliative medicine at Cardiff University in the United Kingdom. Dr. Shukla is likely to be among the first few to get the honor.
Shukla is MD (Gold Medalist), Diploma disability management & geriatric care, member American association of family physicians (USA) and honored Fellow of Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in 2022.
In October 2023, Shukla has been invited by Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom for a super specialty course in Clinical Geriatrics.

## Work and charity

Shukla started a charity named Aastha Centre for Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Care Hospital & Hospice, a palliative care non-governmental organisation formed in 2003 and based in Lucknow, India. He has served many needy people & families facing grief due to loss of loved ones under the organization.
In October 2019, Uttar Pradesh Police introduced an initiative called 'Savera' for senior citizens. Shukla lead the endeavour in collaboration with UP 112 services.
In 2022, Prime minister Narendra Modi praised Shukla:
"Saving lives is crucial, especially during global pandemic. Our vaccination programme has left none behind and showed that New India excels in last mile delivery. The scale and speed that India imparted to the world's largest vaccination programme have been spectacular and this has happened due to the efforts of people like you. On this historic occasion, I applaud your contribution to India's COVID-19 Vaccination Programme."
Shukla is the President of Sri Sachidanand Nishkam Seva Trust, a charitable organization of religious trust.
Dr. Abhishek Shukla had the unique opportunity to visit several distinguished hospices as a part of his comprehensive learning and training program. These hospices included the esteemed Sobell House Hospice in Oxford. During his visits, he had the privilege of learning from esteemed luminaries in the field of palliative care, such as Dr. Robert Twycross, who served as the Director of the World Health Organization's collaborating Centers for Palliative Care. In 2004, Dr. Shukla had the honor of gaining insights from Dame Cicely Mary Strode Saunders, the visionary founder renowned for her pioneering contributions to the hospice movement, particularly at St Christopher's Hospice in South London.
In March 2024, Dr. Shukla was invited by the Department of Social Welfare for policy dialogue for senior citizens.
In October 2024, Shukla appointed as an Executive Editor in South Asian Journal of Geriatric Medicine. Surgery, Palliative Care and Hospice.

## Awards and honours

Shukla has received 34 medical excellence awards, including the national award from the President of India and an appreciation letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his work for the senior citizens.
* In November 2024, Dr. Abhishek Shukla was conferred with the Icons of Health Award by Times Of India Group, award presented by Ho. Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Brajesh Pathak, a recognition of his unparalleled contributions to the field of geriatric care, palliative medicine, and disability rehabilitation.
* In 2024, Dr. Shukla received letters of gratitude for his efforts from President of Spain (Pedro Sánchez) and Chief Minister of Gujarat (Bhupendrabhai Patel).
* Shukla was awarded the Fellowship in Geriatrics, by Geriatric Society of India on 16 December 2023 at Mangalore.
* In July 2023, Shukla received felicitation certificate for Aastha Old Age Home. The certification was provided by King George's Medical University.
* In June 2023, Shukla felicitated with HT Digital Streams Medical Excellence Award for his contribution towards healthcare and society. The award was given by Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak.
* In 2022, Shukla honored with Royal College of Physicians fellowship.
* In 2017, Shukla received appreciation letter from Prime minister Narendra Modi for his outstanding work for the society.
* In 2016, Shukla felicitated with national award 'Vayoshreshtha Samman' from President of India Sri Pranab Mukherjee.

## Notable Bibliography and publications

* "Autism Spectrum Disorders: How Much Do We Know About It?", 2023, p;127, ASIN:B0CNXGYDYC, Abhishek Shukla, Priyanka Sharma, Abhinav Pandey
* "Prevalence and determinants of cognitive impairment in an elderly population: A hospital based study", 2023, vol:10, Abhishek Shukla, Amita Shukla, Pankhuri Misra
* "Prevalence and Correlates of Hyponatremia in Critically Ill Elderly patients at the time of Admission, its impact on clinical course of ICU in a specialized geriatric facility in northern India", 2023, Abhishek Shukla, Amita Shukla & Pankhuri Misra
* "Clinical and Microbial Profile of Onychomycosis in Elderly Patients", 2023, Dr. Abhishek Shukla MD FRCP, Dr. Amita Shukla MS, Ms. Pankhuri Misra, vol:6, page:493-498