Dr Priyanka Karine

03/09/2026

16/08/2026

Growing up in India, independence meant so much more to me than a date on the calendar.

It meant the freedom to express myself, to dream without limits, to choose my own path and to work towards the life I imagined for myself.

Today, as an Australian citizen with strong Indian roots, I carry both parts of my identity with pride. India will always be a part of who I am and where my journey began.

This Independence Day, I wish everyone the kind of independence they personally value — the freedom to dream, to choose, to speak, to grow and to live life on their own terms.

May there be no obstacles that hold us back and no subservience that takes away our voice.

We should all have the freedom to rule our own lives!

15/08/2026

All in a week!

10/08/2026

There is something strangely humbling about being on call.

You start with a plan — patients to see, decisions to make, perhaps even a little time to breathe. And then the phone rings. One patient becomes another, one emergency follows the next, and suddenly the hours blur together.

Sleep becomes fragmented. Meals become an afterthought. You learn to function on coffee, adrenaline and sheer responsibility.
And yet, when the next patient walks through the door, you don't get to bring your exhaustion into the room.

You listen.
You reassure.
You make decisions.
You show up.

Then eventually, the call ends. You go home, sleep for a few hours, hug your family… and somehow, the week continues.

08/08/2026

Starting a family away from parents, siblings and lifelong friends can feel lonely.

As an obstetrician, there are days when the most important part of the consultation isn't discussing test results or treatment plans. Sometimes it's simply listening. Sometimes it's reassuring someone that they're not alone, that what they're feeling is understandable, and that someone is in their corner.

Medicine isn't always about prescribing or performing procedures. Sometimes it's about being the person who offers a listening ear, a little reassurance, and a shoulder to lean on during one of life's biggest transitions.

To all the families navigating pregnancy and parenthood far from home—I see you, and I'm here for you.

As a migrant mother myself, I understand that sometimes you just need someone who can be there for you.

06/08/2026

That's what healthcare workers do!

No matter what they're carrying behind the scenes, they continue to show up with the same compassion, dedication, and commitment to caring for others.

Sometimes the strongest act isn't having everything together—it's choosing to keep caring anyway.

Proud to stand alongside every healthcare worker who continues to care, even on the days it's hardest!

25/07/2026

Parenthood

24/07/2026

When I'm not behind the wheel, I finally get to appreciate the view. A good reminder that slowing down has its own rewards.

Slowing down is essential, not a luxury!

23/07/2026

I see quite a few women in my clinic with adenomyosis, and one thing surprises me every time—not many have even heard of the condition.

If your periods are affecting your quality of life, don't ignore them. You don't have to put up with heavy bleeding or severe pain.

See your doctor to find the cause and discuss the treatment options that are right for you. You don't have to suffer in silence.

22/07/2026

The model gets the conversation started...
The hand-drawn sketch goes home with you.

The best part? Patients often tell me they keep these drawings because they finally understand what's been explained. And that's exactly why I draw them.

I love it when patients ask questions and want to understand their own bodies. Those little drawings may not belong in an art gallery, but they often become the most useful part of the consultation.