2015 Awardees

Excellence in Ophthalmology

Padmashri Dr. Vikas Mahatme

MAHARASHTRA- INDIA

• Padmashri Awardee Dr. Vikas Mahatme is an eye surgeon of international repute. A man with vision, he is the founder of Mahatme Eye Bank Eye Hospital Nagpur. The hospital treats nearly 65% patients FREE of cost.
• Dr. Mahatme himself has performed over 85,000 eye surgeries. He has been invited to demonstrate his surgical technique in various countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, Romania, Russia, Egypt ,Iraq and also various places in India.
• His innovative research contributions to Ophthalmology includes Woodcutter’s Nucleus Cracking Technique for Phacoemulsification. He has started “Institute of Science of Happiness” which conducts workshops based on 10 Life Skills.

Excellence in General Medicine

Dr. Himmat Rao Bawaskar​

MAHARASHTRA- INDIA

• Dr Bawaskar has dedicated his life to caring for the poor in Rural areas of Maharashtra.He runs a nonprofit ICU in Mahad along with his Dr Wife, preventing deaths in Rural areas which would have occurred if not for his intervention.
• He has to his credit, the development of an anti-venom for snakebites and scorpion stings. His autobiography “Mi, Dr Himmatrao Boltoy “ has been published in Marathi. He has trained more than 30000 Doctors from Rural areas in management of SNAKEBITES.
• He has received the Lifetime achievement award from Maharashtra state Physicians Association. He has been honoured as “The Scientist who saves Lives”

Excellence in Dentistry

Padmabhushan Hony. Brig. Dr. Anil Kohli

DELHI – INDIA

• Padmabhushan Hony.Brig DR ANIL KOHLI PADMA BHUSHAN in 2005, PADMA SHREE in 1992 ,awarded Dr B.C. Roy Award in 2005.
• Former President Dental Council of India.
• Dental Surgeon to the Prime Minister of India.
• President – International College of Dentist
• Ayurvigyan Shree Award by Hon’ble President A.P.J.Abdul Kalam

Excellence in State Public Health

Shri V.S. SivaKumar

KERALA – INDIA

• Hon. Minister for Health, Family Welfare & Devaswoms, Kerala .
• Presently he is AICC member. Shri.V.S.Sivakumar won his debut contest to the State Assembly from Thiruvananthapuram constituency in 2011 and became Minister for Health, Family Welfare and Devaswoms.
• He introduced the scheme of providing around 750 odd medicines free of cost to all people irrespective of income levels & has introduced “Arogya Kiranam”. And recently he has conceptualised and launched” Sukritham”, which provides free comprehensive cancer diagnosis, treatment and medicine for all BPL families in the state.
• Under his dynamic leadership Govt of Kerala rolled out the Free Generic Medicine scheme to all patients irrespective of income levels in all public health institutions. In order to strengthen public health in the state he envisaged “ Public Health protection Agency” in the state.
• He developed “Mass Screening Programme”. Also he has also introduced programmes like LEAP (Life Style Diseases Education and Awareness Programmes) for students .
• He is instrumental in developing “ New Born Screening programme” which was acknowledged by Govt. of India adjudging Kerala “Best Child friendly State” in the country in 2015.

Inspirational Fighter Spirit Of The Year

Ms. Lisa Ray

Canada- India

• After Ray was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in mid 2009 her forthright, courageous and humorous approach to navigating her experiences with this incurable blood cancer which she chronicled in her blog, ‘The Yellow Diaries’.
• Despite living with an incurable disease, Ray has continued working with an added focus on increasing Cancer Awareness. Cross-cultural phenomenon, Lisa Ray is an internationally acclaimed performer, philanthropist and star with a reputation for taking on challenging issue-oriented films.
• Raised in Canada by an Indian father and Polish mother she is an acclaimed, award-winning actress who starred in Canada’s Oscar nominated film, Water, amongst other prestigious credits like ‘Kasoor’ in hindi cinema.

Excellence in APJ Abdul Kalam Student Of The Year

Ms. Zanib khan

Uttar Pradesh – India

• Nineteen-year-old Zainab Khan and footballs go back a long way. The only girl from her village chandora to complete school.
• She is now at the forefront of efforts to set up a college in the village with the Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav encouraging her endeavour.”I used to stitch footballs like my friends here and serve as a helping hand for my family”, we got five rupees for stitching one football. One girl can usually stitch four footballs in a day, earning Rs 20.
• “It was Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi’s acclaimed Bachpan Bachao Andolan programme that had stepped in, recognized Zainab’s zeal for education and selected her as the head of Chandora’s bal panchayat.
• Twelve girls have completed their Class XII so far, while 16 are in Class X; and all the credit goes to her.”

Excellence in Radiology

Dr. Harshad Shah

GUJARAT – INDIA

• CONTRIBUTION TO MEDICAL FRATERNITY AND MEMBER’S WELFARE.
• Held post of member board of study of Gujarat University for ten years. P.G. Examiner since 1978 till today in all universities of Gujarat and almost 70 universities in India including AIIMS, SGPGI, Chandighar, CMC, Vellore, PGI Chandighar, Delhi university, Rajasthan university, Bombay university, Nagpur university, Mysore university etc.
• So far examiner more than 1000 P.G. students and trained more than 300 residents as P.G. Guide.I am vice chairman of Indian red cross society, Ahmedabad, Served as active member of lions club for more than two decades.
• I have more than 100 students in U.S.A. in practice and as faculties in universities of U.S.A.

Excellence in Homeopathy

Dr. Ayesha Ali

MADHYA PRADESH -INDIA

• She is the REGISTRAR- MADHYA PRADESH STATE COUNCIL OF HOMOEOPATHY, BHOPAL & MEMBER CENTRAL COUNCIL OF HOMOEOPATHY, NEW DELHI
• 28 Years of Professional experience in Homoeopathy Medicine Ex-secretary, Govt. Homoeopathic Doctors Association.Examiner in Organon & Homoeopathic Philosophy for the last 20 years.
• She also co-ordinates the Ayurved Ratna Course & Immunization Programmes of Cholera.

Excellence in Dermatology

Dr. VivekVasudevPai

MAHARASHTRA – INDIA

• Beginning as a Medical Officer of Bombay Leprosy Project (BLP) and then rising on to become Director, Dr V.V Pai has been working in urban areas, urban slums, villages and tribal areas and rural areas of Maharashtra & other parts of our Country for leprosy relief work and for the State, National and Global Leprosy programmes.
• Administrator at Bombay Leprosy Project for 20 years
• Several lectures and training programme on leprosy in English, Hindi,Marathi for the Benefit of medical, paramedical and social personnel.
• Provided guidance and technical assistance to various leprosy NGO’s in Maharashtra.

Excellence in Medical Equipment

Siemens India

MAHARASHTRA- INDIA

• Siemens India is a technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering & healthcare excellence, innovation, quality and reliability.
• Siemens is a pioneer in healthcare solutions. The company is also a leading supplier of medical imaging equipment – such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging systems – and a leader in laboratory diagnostics as well as clinical IT.
• The history of Siemens in India dates back to 1867, when Werner von Siemens personally supervised the laying of the first telegraph line between London and Calcutta. The first company office was founded in 1922.
• In 1957, Siemens was incorporated as a company under the Indian Companies Act.
• It has been a reliable partner for customers across verticals particularly healthcare.

Excellence in Physiotherapy

NMIMS UNIVERSITY

MAHARASHTRA- INDIA

• The NMIMS University has been legendary in quality teaching and action oriented research in all disciplines.
• The University has been listed in the top ten medical universities in India a leading center of education in health sciences to human sciences, technical training to advanced engineering, and personnel management to corporate management, creative literature to innovative multimedia, art and architecture.
• Physical therapy (or physiotherapy), often abbreviated PT, is a health care profession primarily concerned with the remediation of impairments and disabilities and the promotion of mobility, functional ability, quality of life and movement potential through examination, evaluation, diagnosis and physical intervention carried out by Physical Therapists or Physiotherapists and Physical Therapist Assistants or Physical Rehabilitation Therapists.

Excellence in Rural Health

Swami Vivekanand Medical Mission

KERALA- INDIA

• The Mission started its activities opening a free dispensary at Muttil in 1972 for serving tribal people.
• The hospital now caters to over 300 patients a day with free service for tribal patients.
• The helpers and volunteers are mainly from the vanavasi communities and have been trained by the Mission for the job. Medical Mission started mobile dispensary and medical camps were conducted going to the remote places of the district.
• AIIMS initiated their first pilot project of Sickle Cell Anemia Control Program in Wayanad with Vivekananda Medical Mission as NGO Partner and more than 70% tribal population was screened.
• There are many other projects they are working with and for tribal community.

Excellence in Ayurveda

Gujarat Ayurved University (Jamnagar)

GUJARAT – INDIA

• Gujarat Ayurved University is a pioneer statutory University national and international level, exclusively devoted to Ayurvedic studies & research in the field of Ayurveda established in 1967 Gujarat State Government which imparts teaching, training and research in various specialities of Ayurveda.World Health Organization recognized it as the Collaborating Centre for Traditional Medicines in the field of Ayurveda.

Excellence in Medical

Apollo Hospital

HYDERABAD-INDIA

• The first Apollo Hospital opened in Chennai, in 1983. Apollo’s Founder Chairman, Dr. Prathap C Reddy was a force behind the inception. Apollo Hospitals is the pioneer of private healthcare in India, and was the country’s first corporate hospital has 64 hospital across the country.
• The Group has emerged as the foremost integrated healthcare provider in Asia, with mature group companies that specialize in insurance, pharmacy, consultancy, clinics and many such key touch points of the ecosystem. They have touched the lives of over 121 countries.
• The cost consciousness continues to be a key building block in our healthcare strategy.
• The Group is built on the bedrock of to drive unwavering focus on key touchstones like excellence, expertise, empathy and innovation.

Excellence in Hospital

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

DELHI – INDIA

• Prof. (Dr.) D. S. Rana, Chairman, SGR hospital has a powerful mission
• Sir Ganga Ram Hospital is committed to provide world class healthcare, teaching, training and research by a team of highly qualified doctors, dedicated nurses, para-medical and non-medical staff.
• Funds generated from the hospital services are partially utilized to provide free health care to poor patients.
• The Sir Ganga Ram Hospital is committed to make available 20% beds of total strength for admission of indigenous and financially weaker section of the society.
• On these beds all facilities(boarding, lodging, investigations, medicine and operative procedures) are free

2014 Awardees

EXCELLENCE IN GYNECOLOGY

Dr. HRISHIKESH PAI

• Dr. Pai is an MD gold medalist at the University of Mumbai & Masters of Science in Clinical Embryology and Andrology from the Eastern Virginia Medical school USA.
• He is one of the earliest Gynecologists in India to foray into the world of Assisted Reproductive Technology, way back in 1991.
• Though Dr. Pai has been academically and professionally active, he has a vision for Science and humanity.
• He is currently the President of the Indian Society for Assisted reproduction.
• Dr. Pai lives by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s quote: I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved. The progress of woman in the nation is his utmost priority.
• He has formed a charitable trust The Infertility Health Foundation which seeks to provide subsidized, high quality healthcare for low-income families in terms of family welfare and reproductive health.

EXCELLENCE IN SURGERY

Dr. RAMAKANT

• Dean (Hon.) College of Surgeons of India
• Former Professor & Head, Department of Surgery, of the prestigious King George’s Medical University), Lucknow.
• He has been the past President of the Association of Surgeons of India.
• After his M.S from King George’s Medical College he went on to obtain the prestigious F.R.C.S Degree in England.
• He received extensive training in improvising surgical techniques in Europe.
• He has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including World Health Organization Director General’s Award
• For Tobacco Control, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General’s International Award and the Life time achievement Award of Association of Surgeons of India. 2012 to name a few.

DIFFERENTLY ABLE SUPER WOMEN 2014

NEHAL BHOBAITA

• Ladies & Gentlemen we present to you Miss India Worldwide 2013.Miss India UK. Neha Bhogaita.Beautiful, Articulate, Deaf.Proof to the statement ‘nothing is impossible’.
• I want to be a role model for people like me, deaf or disabled. I want to give them more confidence and tell them they can do anything. You can make your dreams come true.”
• The biggest passion of her life is dancing. Though she can’t hear the music, she feels the vibrations of the music through her feet and counts the beats.
• She has many credits to her including travelling to South Africa to teach children at a deaf school. This opportunity she ably used to inspire the children and give them the confidence to fulfil their dreams.
• She is heading a funded dance project where she teaches deaf and hard of hearing individuals how to dance.She balances her working life as a Support Worker and as a beauty therapist at a prestigious beauty retreat in Leicester.
• She has participated in Major dance shows in UK.
• She believes in carrying on breaking every barrier in society to show that you can achieve your goals.

EXCELLENCE IN DENTISTRY

Dr. MAHESH VERMA

• He is the President of the Indian Dental Association and Director-Principal of the prestigious Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi.
• Amongst his other recognitions is being Honorary Adviser to the Armed Forces Dental Services and Ministry of Defense.
• He has been awarded the very prestigious Padmashri” by Hon’ble President of India 2014 & the ¨ . “Dental Public Health Award” by National Academy of Medical Sciences – 2013
• He is the clinical director for the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

EXCELLENCE IN CARDIOLOGY

PADMASHREE Dr (Prof) WALI

• Senior Cardiologist and PHYSICIAN TO THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA .Dr Wali has a glorious 40 years’ experience in Internal Medicine including Teaching, Research & Clinical Practice.
• His present appointments include Professor of Medicine, Post Graduate Institute Dr R.M.L
• Honorary Consultant Cromwell Hospital, London (U.K) & Honorary Consultant to Armed Forces
• He is a consultant to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
• He has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Doctors in India.
• He has been closely associated with International Red Cross and Indian Red Cross having recently been awarded Presidential Indian Red Cross Gold Medal for India.

EXCELLENCE IN ONCOLOGY

Dr. RAKESH JALALI

• Professor and Senior Consultant Oncologist at one of the world’s largest and the region’s premier dedicated comprehensive cancer hospital Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai.
• Dr. Jalali is an alumnus of the prestigious PGI -Chandigarh with a fellowship in brain tumors from London, UK.
• He is recognised as one of the key global opinion makers and leaders in the field of brain tumours
• My dream is to see every child happy and smiling, experiencing the joys of childhood and ultimately maturing in a responsible and caring adult.
  This line itself surmises Dr Jalali’s interest in the field of Brain Tumours in Children.
• Dr Jalali is INCHARGE of the “Brain Tumour Foundation of India”, a charity organization dedicated for patients with brain tumours and their families.

EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH-STATE

Mr. LAXMIKANT PARSEKAR, GOA

• Present Chief Minister of Goa.Hono’ble Health Minister Goa, Panchayat and Rural Development, of Goa.
• Goa’s health systems are regarded as amongst the most extensive in India with a good network of hospitals covering both Urban and Rural areas of the State.
• Mr. Parsekar has been in the forefront of bringing important health issues for discussion in the Goa Assembly. His recent intimation that Goa has 15000 HIV patients brought the HIV issue ahead again.
• The Govt has formulated the Deen Dayal Swasthya to provide its people quality
  Medical care and treatment of diseases, hospitalization and surgery through Government and private hospitals.
• The Govt has also introduced The Mediclaim Scheme with Illness Fund Scheme for Below Poverty Line patients.
• The Infant & Maternal Mortality rate on Goa is amongst the lowest in the country.
  For these achievements and more we are happy to announce the award for Excellence in Public Health to Mr. Laxmikant Parsekar.

EXCELLENCE IN PHYSIOTHERAPY

Dr. ALI IRANI, PHYSIOTHERAPIST

• Head of Department of Physiotherapy, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Centre,
  Dr. Balabhai Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai
• President – Indian Association of Physiotherapists
  Set up physiotherapy and rehabilitation centre in Bhuj, Gujarat for earthquake victims
• Lifetime Achievement Award by Indian Association of Physiotherapy, 2004
  Best Citizens of India award 2011.

EXCELLENCE IN OPHTHALMOLOGY

Prof. (Dr.) RAJVARDHAN AZAD

• Clinician, academician, educator and researcher
• experience in the field of eye care for over 35 years.
• Professor and the Chief of the Dr. R.P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS.
• He is currently Adviser (Ophthalmology) to Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India and Armed Forces Medical Services and Vision 2020 India.
• He is the first from India to achieve the most coveted and prestigious post of the President of Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology,An international and national ICON.

EXCELLENCE IN HOMEOPATHY

DR. RAJAN SANKARAN

• YUG PURUSH OF THE HOMOEOPATHIC WORLD : DR. GOVINDARAJAN SANKARAN
• He is The Head & “The Principal Research Scientist” –’the other song’- International
  Academy of Advanced Homoeopathy
• He is a Practitioner, Research Scientist, Teacher and Author of Homoeopathy System of Medicine with an experience of 26 years.
• He has authored various books ; one of the popular ones being ‘The Spirit of Homoeopathy’, which has been translated into 15 languages.
• Apart from India, DR SANKARAN teaches in several countries including Australia, Canada, England, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, South Africa, U.S.A. and many more.
• He is the probably the only Indian till date who has been awarded “ Fellowship of the Society of Homeopaths ( U.K.)”.He is reputed to be a clear and original thinker and is best known for his path breaking concepts in homoeopathy.

EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITAL

CMC VELLORE

CMC Vellore is an educational and research institute and a tertiary care hospital located at Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the prominent and well known medical destinations in India, having reputations nationally and internationally. It is also one of the top ranked medical colleges in India.

It has the distinction of performing the first successful Open Heart Surgery in India way back in 1961 ,the first Kidney Transplant in India in 1971, and the first Bone Marrow Transplantation in India in 1986

The objective of the Christian Medical College, Vellore is the establishment, maintenance and development of a Medical College and Hospital in India, where men and women shall receive an education of the highest grade in the art and science of medicine, nursing, or one or other of the related professions, to equip them for service in the relief of suffering and in the promotion of health.

founded in 1900 by Ida Sophia Scudder , the daughter of an North American missionary couple who were living in India.It continues to be amongst India’s top ranked medical institutions down the millennium.

EXCELLENCE IN WELLNESS

KARE AYURVEDA & YOGA RETREAT

KARE has evolved through the inspired vision of Dr. Prakash Kalmadi, a practitioner of Western medicine for over three decades. KARE is a unique blend of Traditional Kerala Therapies & Iyengar Medical Yoga aided by a highly qualified team of doctors, therapists, nutritionists and paramedics to ensure best methodical treatments.Located on the mulsi laske near Pune in Maharashtra.

KARE Academy was established to teach basic nuances of Ayurveda, Yoga and Ayurvedic dietetics for the learner and seeker of this science. Let Food Be Thy Medicine” is the motto of ayurvedic healing at this resort based on the principles of Prakruti & Vikruti.

Excellence in Medicine

Prof. (Dr.) Alaka Deshpande

• MD, MAMS, FIMSA, FICP also medical Teacher for 40 yrs with an experience of 17yrs as a HOD Developed many subspecialties .
• She has pioneered work in HIV/AIDS Epidemic since, 1990 till date.
• Prof. Deshpande is a RECIPIENT of ‘Padmashree’ ,2001.
• She has 90 research Publications in her name and has authored  9 books in medicine

Excellence in Rural Healthcare

Dr Hedgewar Hospital

• MD, MAMS, FIMSA, FICP also medical Teacher for 40 yrs with an experience of 17yrs as a HOD Developed many subspecialties .
• And when people come together on their own volition, a seamless team begins to weave an equally seamless path towards the objective.

Excellence in Ayurveda

Dr. Smita Naram

• Lacs of people from various countries have successfully got treated from major / chronic diseases like heart, kidney problem, arthritis problem, paralysis, cancer etc after taking treatment suggested by Dr. Smita Naram.
• She is the co-founder of Ayushakti Health centre, which has more than 100 Health centers in Europe, USA, Australia, Newzealand and India.

2013 Awardees

EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH

Dr. SURESH SHETTY- HEALTH MINISTER

He has dedicated his life for the betterment of the public in health related matters. He has done a spectacular work in many of the Departments in Maharashtra and made a special place in the hearts of everyone.

 

EXCELLENCE IN GENERAL MEDICINE

Dr. G. ANANTHA SUBRAMANIAM

He has dedicated his life since 1956 to the World of Medicines. He has held a prominent position in various state medical colleges and has won many awards for his contribution in the field of medicines.

 

EXCELLENCE IN AYURVEDA

Dr. SHRIRAM SAVRIKAR

Ayurveda is one of the most ancient way of treating disease. Dr. Shriram has been making better the lives of the people by treating them with this powerful Ayurvedic treatment.

 

EXCELLENCE IN DENTISTRY

Dr. SANJAY VASANT BHAWSAR

He is a renowned doctor who has not only been practicing but also teaching dentistry to students since last 20 years.

 

EXCELLENCE IN PHYSIOTHERAPY

Dr. SAROJ SANGJHVI

Dr. Saroj is a renowned physiotherapist, winner of many prestigious awards, representative speaker on this subject for radio and television and a social activist.

 

EXCELLENCE IN GYNAECOLOGY

Dr. KAMINI RAO

Dr. Kamini is one of the pioneers in the field of Assisted Reproduction in India. She has a distinguished clinical and research career in reproductive medicine, specializing in reproductive endocrinology, ovarian physiology and assisted reproductive technology. She is also credited with the birth of India’s First SIFT Baby.

EXCELLENCE IN HOMEOPATHY

Dr. SATINDER PAL SINGH BAKSHI

Dr. Bakshi has treated over Ten lakh patients in last 37 years and since 11 years he has been dispensing free medicines on every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday to the poor and needy. He is the name behind Baksons medical college, Baksons pharma and 38 Baksons clinics.

EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALS

P.D HINDUJA HOSPITAL

Established in the early 1950’s under the leadership of the late Shri P.D Hinduja, they have been delivering quality healthcare till date. They are an ultra modern tertiary care hospital in India leading the pathway to medical excellence with world class healthcare treatments and services. Over 13 million patients have been treated here till date.

EXCELLENCE IN MEDICAL TOURISM

FORTIS GROUP OF HOSPTALS

Medical Tourism means people come from foreign country to India to treat their diseases because India provides better treatment at low cost. They are a leading, pan Asia-Pacific, integrated healthcare delivery provider. Currently, the company operates its healthcare delivery network in Australia, Canada, Dubai, Hong Kong, India, Mauritius, New Zealand, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Vietnam.

EXCELLENCE IN ORTHOPEDIC

Dr. G.S Kulkarni

He has been the President for Indian Orthopedic Association (IOA) for 2002-03, Maharashtra Orthopedic Association (MOA) and ASAMI-INDIA. More than 200 of his papers on the subject have been published till date.

 

EXCELLENCE IN GENERAL PRACTITIONER

Dr. JAYENDRA KAPADIA

Dr. Jayendra is a multifaceted personality, he is a doctor, he is a television compeer on the subject, he is a social activist, and he represents Gujarat in National Veterans table tennis tournament.

 

EXCELLENCE IN NEUROLOGY

DR. ANIRUDH PUROHIT

Dr Anirudh is not only a renowned doctor but is also a writer, he has won several awards for celebral palsy and has written many books on brain and health life. He is the Professor and Head- Department of Neurology, Nizam’s Institute of medical sciences, Hyderabad.

EXCELLENCE IN SURGERY

Dr. CHINTAMANI

Dr. Chintamani holds a lot of Honourable positions in various medical associations, his papers on the subject are recognized nationally and internationally both, his major body of work has been his books on various surgery aspects, he is a Consultant and Professor of Surgery.

EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH – NGO

RAM KRISHNA MISSION

The Math and the Mission are the two key organisations that direct the work of the socio-religious Ramakrishna movement influenced by 19th-century saint Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and shaped by his chief discipleVivekananda. Also referred to as the Ramakrishna Order, the Math is the movement’s monastic organisation. Founded by Ramakrishna in 1886, the Math primarily focuses on spiritual training and the propagation of the movement’s teachings.
The Mission, founded by Vivekananda in 1897, is an humanitarian organisation which carries out medical, relief and educational programs. Both the organisations have headquarters at the Belur Math.

 

EXCELLENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL

LUPIN

This company is an innovation led transnational pharmaceutical company producing a wide range of quality, affordable generic and branded formulations and APIs for the developed and developing markets of the world. They are getting awards for CSR activity made easily available at affordable price.

EXCELLENCE IN WELLNESS

MR. MICKEY MEHTA

Mickey Mehta is India’s leading Holistic Health Guru for over 30 years, with a successful 13 years old association with Femina Miss India. He has contributed to bringing in many International Crowns to India.

He is an Institution, Wellbeing Coach, Philosopher, author and has many First’s to his credit in his 30 years long journey in the Wellness Industry

Mickey with his team of experts has also taken the mantle of training our Mumbai Police Force

MICKEY MEHTA’S HEALTH BEYOND FITNESS PVT. LTD. has been chosen for his 30 year long revolutionary contribution in Wellness category of The Medscape India National Awards 2013.

 

2012 Awardees

EXCELLENCE IN CARDIOLOGY

Dr. RAMAKANTA PANDA

• Considered as one of the best cardiac surgeons in the world.
• Performed over 16,000 cardiac surgeries.
• Dr.Manmohan Singh’s Surgeon
• Received Padmbhushan in 2011.
• Under his leadership in a short span of less than one year of its inception, Asian Heart Institute had the distinction of being the highest volume cardiac surgical center in Mumbai.

EXCELLENCE IN MEDICINE

Dr. FAROKH ERACH UDWADIA

• Elected a fellow of the Royal college of Physicians, Edinburgh in 1969 at the age of 38 years the youngest Indian ever to be elected.
• Emeritus Consultant Physician to the Governor of Maharashtra in 1977.
• Awarded the Padma Bhushan For Contribution to Medicine in 1987.
• Awarded the Dr.B.C.Roy National award for the year2000 in the category of Eminent Medical Teacher.

EXCELLENCE IN SURGERY

Dr. SNEHALATA DESHMUKH

• Former Dean, L.T.M.G.Hospital & T.M.Medical College, Sion Mumbai
• Ex.Vice Councilor, University of Mumbai
• Taught and Practiced Surgery for 35 years
• IMA women of the year Award 2005
• Dhanwantari Award 2005 for outstanding work in medical field

EXCELLENCE IN NEUROSURGERY

Dr. PARESH .K. DOSHI

• In charge of the stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery program at Jaslok Hospital.
• The only dedicated and compressive Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgical program in India.
• Credited with performing many surgeries for the first time in India.
• Interview by all the leading dailies, magazines and TV networks for his work.
• Ranked amongst the top five medical specialist of Mumbai.

EXCELLENCE IN DERMATOLOGY

Dr. HEMANGI .R. JERAJANI

• Professor and head Department of Dermatology, MGM Medical & Hospital, Navi Mumbai India.
• President of IADVL (Indian Association of Dematologists,Venereologists and Leprologists)2010-2011.
• Has been working closely with HumsaferTrust:”There has been drop in incident of HIV among the sexual minorities because of the success of targeted interventions over the years.
• Contributed towards talking the HIV epidemic.

EXCELLENCE IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

Dr. C. N. PURANDARE

• 36 years’ experience
• Pioneer of many Surgeries
• RashtriyaGaurav Award 2002
• President FOGSI 2009-10

 

EXCELLENCE IN OPHTHALMOLOGY

Dr. RAGINI HASMUKHRAY PAREKH

• Professor & Head, Dept. of ophthalmology, Grant Medical College, Sir J J.Hospital, Mumbai.
• Operated 249 Small Incision cataract surgeries in Three Days, which is world Record in December 2005.
• 168 Camps in Rural & tribal area of Maharashtra.
• 56 Camps at the institute
• Dr. Ragini Has performed fifty thousand cataract surgeries so far.

EXCELLENCE IN RADIOLOGY

Dr. MUKUND JOSHI

• Consultant radiologist at Jaslok Hospital & Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai
• Lifetime Achievement Awards
• Association of American Radiologists of Indian origin,2008
  UP Branch of Ultrasound,2010
• Introduced the Mumbai Ultrasound course

EXCELLENCE IN WELLNESS AND HEALTH CARE

Dr. SHELLY KHERA

• Dietician
• Nutritionist
• Slimming Expert & Renowed Yogacharya
• ‘Slim Sutra’ wellness centre
• Internationally acclaimed

EXCELLENCE IN HOMEOPATHY

Dr. JAWAHAR SHAH

• Founder of Mind Technologies
• Pioneer when it comes to connecting health with technology
  Was a Member of the Central Council of Homeopathy,
• Ministry of health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
• Has proposed a definitive treatment of the highly travailing disease, Bronchial Asthma in his new book which will be releasing soon.

EXCELLENCE IN AYURVEDA

SHRI RAMJI GIRIJASHANKAR JYOTISHI

M.A. (Pub. Admn.), M.sc. (Org. Chem.), Ph.D.(Pharma. Sc.).

Teaching:

• 33 yr, Deptt of Rasa Shastra&Bhashjyakalpana, Research Methodology and Medical Statistics,
• ShriAyurvedMahavidyalaya, Hanuman Nagar, Nagpur. 440009
• Research Papers (Publication and Presentation) – 14, (National and International Reprints requested by researchers from Japan, Great Britain, South Africa, Italy, Canada etc.)
• M.D (Ayu) – Co-Guide and Ph.D.(Ayu) – Res. Adviser – 70 – The Work is mainly focused towards laboratory demonstrations of Ayurvedic principles and processes, to provide experimental evidences and better understanding of the same.
• Mentor – Vaidya Scientist Fellowship, Institute of Ayurved and Integrative Medicines, Bengaluru, AYUSH, New Delhi

EXCELLENCE IN PHYSIOTHERAPY

Prof. DAULAT. H. DASTOOR

• Professor with 31 yrs of teaching experience
  Practicing since 1991
• In 2009 was invited to develop and restart Physiotherapy Department at AshaPareshHosp & Research Centre where she is working as Head of Department since then
• Served Indian Association of Physiotherapy
• Published several Scientific Papers at national and International conferences, and conducted several workshop

EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITAL CARE

TATA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL : DIRECTOR : DR. RAJENDRA BADWE

• Tata Memorial Center is a tertiarycare cancer center of excellence in India.
• Center of Excellence in the field of cancer.
• International collaboration in cancer for research
• Commissioning of State of Art ICU facility
• Rural Outreach programmes : barshi & Chiplun
  Setting Cancer detection camps
• Mobile breast screening
• Borges Memorial Home to shelter patients and their attendants

EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH EQUIPMENT

MANMAN INDIGENOUS EQUIPMENT

• Manman is renowned name in the field of Surgical Power Tools
• Used by Cardiac, Neurological & Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Throughout India and neighbouring countries
• Striving hard for the service of suffering humanity

EXCELLENCE IN DENTISTRY

DR. MANSING .G. PAWAR

• Dean Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai.
• Prof. & Head Dept of Conservative Dentistry Esthetics & Endodontics.
• Joint Director, DMER, Maharashtra.
• Dean, Faculty, MUHS, Nashik
• Vishwa Jagruti Mission & Anti-ragging mission in Educational Institutes all over India by Ministry of Human Resource Development.
• A documentary film stressing upon the simple economical preventive measures that one can take to prevent the most prevalent Dental diseases like Dental caries, periodontal disease, malocclusion and Oral Cancer.
• State of the art dental center
• Presented more than 50 Scientific Papers.

EXCELLENCE IN IN HEALTH MEDIA

Complete Well being Publishing Pvt Ltd

is a growth-oriented content company backed by a young and dynamic team. The promoters bring with them rich editorial, marketing and medical experience. In the few years since its inception, the company has earned the reputation of being one of the best emerging health and wellness content creation firms in the world. Its flagship product, the Complete Well being magazine—available monthly across India in print—is considered an expert source on reliable health and wellbeing advice.

EXCELLENCE IN SOCIAL WORK (NGO)

DR. VIKAS MURLIDHAR AMTE

• Son of Murlidhar Devidas alias BABA AMTE
• Assistant Secretary & Medical Superintendent of Maharogi Sewa Samiti (MSS), Warora – Anandwan, Tal. Warora, Dist. Chandrapur
• MSS had been a pioneer in medical treatment and rehabilitation of leprosy patient in the world.
• Institution started by Late Baba and his wife Sadhanatai Amte in 1949
• Anandwan, is a ‘Sanctuary’ of LOVE for the leprosy affected and other underprivileged
• Today shelters over 2100 differently-abled people

EXCELLENCE IN ORTHOPEDICS

DR. KANTILAL HASTIMAL SANCHETI

• Established Sancheti Institute for Orthopedics and Rehabilitation in the heart of Pune City in 1972 which is a state of art 200 bedded orthopedic Centre of Excellence
• Also started Research Centre recognized by Department Science and Technology, Government of India.
• Focus on handicapped polio children & organized free diagnostic and operative camps in various parts of India where thousands of rural needy children benefitted
• ‘INDUS KNEE’ was developed for arthritic old people
• Great teacher across India and abroad.

EXCELLENCE IN GENERAL PRACTICE

DR. JITENDRA TRIVEDI (M.B.B.S., F.C.G.P., D.I.M., M.R.S.H.)

• M.B.B.S from M.P. Shah medical college , jamnagear, Gujrat in 1967. He has also done diploma in industrial medicine in 1997 and is fellow of college of general practitioners.
• He came to Mumbai for further studies and did his residency posts in sion hospital and kasturba hospital for infectious diseases and ultimately decided to practice as a family physician,
• He started his career with a charitable clinic (Shri Vile Parle Seva Samaj) and in 1970, started his own private clinic. He id a life member of Shri Vile Parle medical club, past president of lion club of vile parle airport, life member of genral practitioners association-greater Mumbai, life member of IMA (Indian Member Association-West Suburban branch ), life member of Shri Vile Parle Seva Samaj and life member of vile parle kalevani mandal.

EXCELLENCE IN MEDICAL TOURISM

SEVEN HILLS GROUP

Seven hills group has over two decades of experience in the healthcare sector, providing quality healthcare and valuable expertise, supported by a team of compassionate and dedicated medical professionals. Sevenhills, a healthcare landmark, has been a household name to more than 50 million Indians.

We offer state of the art in-patient and out-patient facilities, focusing on the comfort and safety of our patients and their loved ones.

Sevelhills group currently has two hospitals, located in the cities of Mumbai, maharsashtra and Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.