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Dr Pooja Rivonkar

In the landscape of modern healthcare, where patients often feel reduced to numbers and symptoms, Dr. Pooja Dinesh Rivonker stands apart. Practicing at HHF Goa (Hahnemannian Homoeo Forum), she exemplifies a rare blend of empathy, clinical precision, and holistic understanding. With a deeply rooted belief in homeopathy as a powerful, first-line or complementary treatment option, she is steadily redefining the way people perceive alternative medicine.
A Strong Academic Foundation: Excellence Across Disciplines
Dr. Pooja’s journey into medicine was marked by dedication, academic brilliance, and a passion for understanding the human psyche. She holds a Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS), a rigorous course that built her foundational knowledge of holistic healthcare. But her academic journey did not stop there.
She went on to earn a PGDEMS (Post Graduate Diploma in Emergency Medical Services), which allows her to manage acute medical cases with swift, evidence-based intervention—a skill not commonly associated with homeopaths. Additionally, she earned a certification in Nutrition and Dietetics from NHCA Singapore, giving her the tools to design individualised nutritional plans for her patients. This multi-dimensional skillset allows her to treat each patient in a truly integrative manner, respecting their physical, mental, and emotional states.
Dr. Pooja's exceptional academic track record also includes her distinction as a Psychology topper. This background provides her with profound insight into the emotional and mental dimensions of disease, which is integral to the practice of classical homeopathy. Her approach always considers the inner world of the patient, believing that true healing stems from addressing root emotional and psychological imbalances.
A Deep-Seated Belief in Homeopathy as Primary Care
Dr. Rivonker is a firm believer that homeopathy should not be relegated to a last resort. Instead, she passionately promotes it as a first-line or complementary treatment that can work hand-in-hand with allopathic medicine. Her clinical work is a testament to this philosophy, with numerous patients benefiting from her careful, individualised care.
Among her many success stories are the treatment of chronic and often stubborn conditions such as pruritus, hormonal imbalances in women, childhood asthma, and behavioural issues in children. She has also worked effectively in cases involving chronic hyponatremia—a condition that is rarely addressed through conventional homeopathy. Her focus is never just on suppressing symptoms but on gently guiding the body to heal itself.

At HHF Goa, Dr. Pooja collaborates with a team of like-minded professionals who share her vision of compassionate and comprehensive healthcare. HHF is not merely a workplace for her—it is a deeply bonded community where selfless service, mentorship, and mutual respect thrive. Here, she continues to grow under the guidance of senior mentors and contribute meaningfully to a cause greater than herself.
Mentorship and Gratitude: The Pillars of Her Journey
Dr. Pooja often emphasises the importance of gratitude in her life. She attributes her professional and personal growth to the unwavering support of her family, particularly her father, whom she considers her biggest inspiration and role model. His values and encouragement have given her the strength to pursue excellence in a demanding field.

Dr.Poojas homeopathic clinic setup
She also expresses deep gratitude to her mentors at HHF, especially Dr. Mayuresh Mahajan and Dr. Rahul Suryawanshi. According to her, they have not only imparted clinical knowledge but also helped shape her attitude toward healing and patient care. These mentors have guided her in embracing a selfless, patient-centric approach to homeopathy, and have consistently encouraged her to think beyond textbooks and protocols.
To Dr. Pooja, her mentors at HHF are more than educators; they are torchbearers of a philosophy that values every patient's unique story, and she feels honoured to carry that torch forward.
Holistic and Individualised Healing at the Core
One of the key principles of Dr. Pooja's practice is individualised treatment. She takes time to listen deeply to her patients, understanding their medical history, emotional states, dietary habits, and lifestyle. This comprehensive evaluation allows her to tailor remedies and plans that treat not just the disease but the person in totality.
She believes that the healing journey is incomplete without addressing the mind and emotions. In her consultations, patients often feel heard, seen, and understood—qualities that many feel are missing in conventional clinical settings. This compassionate approach builds trust and strengthens the doctorpatient relationship, which she believes is central to any successful treatment.
Dr. Pooja also integrates her knowledge of nutrition into her homeopathic practice. Recognising that what we eat significantly impacts our health, she educates her patients on how dietary changes can complement their treatment. Whether dealing with hormonal imbalances, metabolic issues, or skin conditions, she incorporates evidence-based dietary guidance that supports healing from within.

Dr.Pooja with Dr Mayuresh Mahajan , Dr Rahul Suryawanshi & Dr Amita Suryawanshi and her Colleagues Dr Deepashri and Dr Shweta
Case Successes that Inspire
Dr Rivonker's rowin reputation is backed by compellin patient stories S e as successfully treated
C ronic Hyponatremia: A condition involvin low sodium levels in t e blood, often mismana ed or overlooked Her success wit suc a case underscores omeopat y’s potential in treatin complex, systemic issues
Pruritus: C ronic itc in , often resistant to steroids or conventional t erapy, as s own marked improvement under er care
Hormonal Imbalances in Women: W et er PCOS, t yroid issues, or menstrual irre ularities, s e offers lon -term, rootcause ealin t at avoids dependency on ormone pills
Be avioural Disorders in C ildren: By focusin on psyc olo ical tri ers and emotional well-bein , Dr Pooja as improved focus, be aviour, and social interaction in several paediatric cases.
T ese cases are not just clinical ac ievements but reflections of er core belief t at t e
The Vision Ahead: Awareness, Advocacy, and Growth
Dr Pooja is committed to elevatin t e status of omeopat y, particularly in India S e stron ly believes t at wit t e ri t awareness and education, people can be in to see omeopat y not as a secondary option, but as a le itimate, science-backed system of ealin .
S e is particularly passionate about inte ratin omeopat y wit lifestyle medicine, mental ealt awareness, and nutrition Her lonterm vision includes participatin in public education, ealt awareness camps, and academic initiatives to promote a more informed understandin of omeopat y.
S e’s also mindful of t e role social media plays in s apin public perception Wit more people turnin to online platforms for ealt advice, Dr Pooja advocates for responsible, evidence-informed content t at builds trust and transparency in alternative medicine.
Conclusion: A Healer for the Future
In an era w ere medical treatment can often feel impersonal, Dr Pooja Dines Rivonker brin s a refres in , eartfelt approac to ealin Her blend of academic excellence, clinical skill, psyc olo ical insi t, and deep empat y makes er a formidable force in t e field of omeopat y.
At HHF Goa, s e continues to learn, row, and touc lives—one patient at a time Wit t e support of er mentors, family, and t e HHF community, s e is not just practicin medicine, but livin er mission: to eal wit eart, to listen deeply, and to restore balance in a world t at needs it more t an ever.
Dr Pooja Dines Rivonker is, wit out doubt, a name to watc as s e redefines w at it means to be a true ealer in t e 21st century.
