Dr. Chitra Akileswaran
OBGYN
1 Podcast on BackTable
Dr. Chitra Akileswaran is a board-certified OBGYN and founder of Avaiyar Private Care.
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Episode # 135 • 29 Sept 2026
Building the Career You Want in OB/GYN
What does it take to design a career in medicine that truly fits your values, your life, and your goals? On this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, Dr. Nicole Faulkner welcomes Dr. Chitra Akileswaran, board-certified OBGYN and founder of Avaiyar Private Care, for a candid discussion on building a career that breaks the mold. Dr. Akileswaran traces her path from global public health and a joint MD-MBA to leadership in county health systems, digital health startups, and now direct pay practice, sharing how each chapter reflected her changing priorities.
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