Dr Alok Roy
| Dr Alok Roy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 September 1958 |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Known for | Founder & Chairman, MEDICA Group of Hospitals, Chair FICCI Health Services Committee |
Dr Alok Roy[1] is the founder of one of eastern India’s most reputed chains of hospitals, Medica Group of Hospitals. A former Nuclear Cardiologist from AIIMS, New Delhi, Dr Roy was voted as one of ‘The 20 topmost influential healthcare professionals of India’ by Indian Express in 2011.
Background
Dr Roy contributed to establishing numerous healthcare facilities across the country – Fortis Hospital, Noida, BM Birla Heart Institute (Kolkata), Manipal Heart Foundation (Bangalore), Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences (Kolkata) and Narayana Hrudayalaya (Bangalore), to name a few. The Integrated Telemedicine and Tele-health Project (ITTP) and the Yeshasvini Health Insurance Scheme are ventures implemented by him. In 2006 he founded the healthcare company Medica Syndergie Pvt Ltd in collaboration with a group of entrepreneurs. Dr Roy has also served as the President (a first ever from the healthcare industry) of the prestigious Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI)[2] a 150 year old Institution.
Personal
Born in a middle class family in Allahabad, Dr Roy completed his higher education in Orissa and New Delhi. His initial career choice saw a shift when, after joining B. M. Birla Hospital in Kolkata as a Senior Nuclear Cardiologist, he got involved in the commissioning of the city’s first heart hospital and realized his calling was hospital building and administration. Dr Roy’s wife, Ms Kavita Roy, a neurodevelopmental therapist, was instrumental in setting up the Physical Therapy & Rehab unit of Medica Hospitals, and his sons, Dr Aviral Roy[3] and Mr Gandharv Roy hold responsible positions in Medica.
Awards & Recognition
- 6th Asia One Healthcare Awards at Marina Sands, Singapore (2017)
- Best Healthcare Entrepreneur by ABP News (2016)
- Outstanding Achievement Award in Healthcare – Social Causes by ABP News (2016)
- TiE Entrepreneur of the Year award (2012)
- Best Healthcare Entrepreneur award (2011)
Recent Contributions
- Nation requires a pre-emptive approach and a robust vaccination plan to combat the third wave[4]
- Vision for 2030 will be more holistic, hospitals must be sectoral: Dr Alok Roy[5]
- Union Budget 2021 | Healthcare should be accorded ‘national priority’ status[6]
- E-healthcare firms prepare for expanded vaccination[7]
- FICCI partners with CIF, TRI, & the Consulate General of India for the ‘Canada – India Healthcare Summit 2021’[8]
References
- ↑ "Budget 2021-22 Confers Healthcare, Its Long Due Priority Status". www.businesswireindia.com.
- ↑ "Past Presidents The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Kolkata, India". www.bengalchamber.com.
- ↑ "Budget 2021 Expectations: Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic Experts Want Increased Allocation For Research, Healthcare Infrastructure | News". 30 January 2021.
- ↑ "Nation requires pre-emptive approach and a robust vaccination plan to combat the third wave: Dr Alok Roy". 9 June 2021.
- ↑ "Vision for 2030 will be more holistic, hospitals must be sectoral: Dr Alok Roy". 18 December 2020.
- ↑ "Union Budget 2021 | Healthcare should be accorded 'national priority' status". Deccan Herald. 30 January 2021.
- ↑ Mathur, Nandita (13 January 2021). "E-healthcare firms prepare for expanded vaccination". mint.
- ↑ "FICCI partners with CIF, TRI, & the Consulate General of India for the 'Canada – India Healthcare Summit 2021'". 4 February 2021.
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