Dr. Laya Prakash is a dedicated Ayurveda physician specialising in Shalya Tantra (Ayurvedic surgery), with a BAMS from Sri Sairam Ayurveda College and Research Centre, Chennai, and an MS in Salyatantra from Government Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram.
Her clinical expertise of over 3.5 years spans a wide spectrum of surgical and para surgical conditions. She specialises in the Ayurveda management of anorectal conditions such as hemorrhoids (using transfixation, ligation, and ksharalepa techniques), fissure-in-ano (fissurectomy), fistula-in-ano, pilonidal sinus, perianal abscess, and non-healing ulcers, with expertise in Ksharasutra application. She is also proficient in para surgical procedures such as Agnikarma (classical method, diathermy, electric cautery), Siravyadhana (bloodletting), and Jalookavacharana (leech therapy).
Her orthopaedic expertise includes the management of lumbar and cervical spondylosis, lumbar and cervical intervertebral disc prolapse (IVDP), post-fracture rehabilitation, avascular necrosis (AVN), carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, rotator cuff injury, Osteoarthritis of the knee, meniscal injury, ankle sprain, wart removal, and foot corn.

Dr. Laya is recognised for her clinical precision, integrative approach, and compassionate care. Her work combines the strength of Ayurvedic surgical tradition with a deep commitment to evidence-based, patient-centred healing.