A fascinating and fast-paced account of a doctor’s first year in practice. After training in India, London and Houston, Dr. Mathur arrives in an underserved town in rural Texas. He is thrown in the deep end with a hectic Emergency Room, skeptical patients, cutthroat competition, and a bankrupt hospital. The doctor is also a husband and father of two lively little girls and they all face the challenges of being Indian immigrants in the heart of the Bible Belt. In that fateful first year, this entertaining account details his terrifying, frustrating and often hilarious experiences. Dr. Mathur shows that medicine, when practiced with compassion and creativity, can overcome the challenges of poverty and disillusionment. This exciting book shows a doctor’s professional and family life at an intimate level that is rarely revealed.

“Cowboys And Indian: A Doctor’s First Year In Texas”- Step into the world of Dr. Mathur, a journey that begins in the tranquil embrace of Hotspur, nestled deep within the heart of West Texas. Alongside him are his beloved wife, Maya, and their two spirited daughters, Priya and Anjali. Despite his training in London and Houston, Dr. Mathur finds himself immediately thrust into a life-threatening emergency, racing to the hospital to save his first patient.

But that’s just the start of this thrilling saga. He faces skepticism from fellow doctors and suspicion from the townsfolk, yet his unwavering dedication, humor, and patience soon win hearts.

As the Mathur family adapts to their new existence, they forge profound and enduring friendships. Within these pages, you’ll find gripping accounts of patients with collapsed lungs, meningitis, dislocated hips, and other captivating medical mysteries. Dr. Mathur’s pursuit of a balanced family life is tested by the demands of his practice, leading to a personal crisis and a shocking revelation that threatens to upend the lives they’ve built in Hotspur.

Hold on to your hats, because this is just the beginning of an adventure!