Inspiring Women Cardiologists & their Impact on Indian Healthcare

By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor | Friday, 20 December 2024

Women have always played a crucial role in the healthcare sector. Be it playing the role of primary care-givers to the elderly & infants or taking charge of medical institutions, woman have been doing it all. A majority of India’s nursing population which is said to be the backbone of the healthcare setup are also women. Indian women are also the leading demographic when it comes to pursuing medical degrees. Women’s importance in the healthcare sector can hardly be overstated.

Women have also found significant representation in the medical courses. Today, more women pursue medical education as compared to men. However, we do not see the same numbers when it comes to practicing doctors.

The field of cardiology is considered a demanding one and has abysmal geder ratio. Women make up less that 15 percent of practicing cardiologists in India. When it comes to interventional cardiologists, the number falls even lower to less than 5 percent.

Women cardiologists not only have to face the demands of the profession but also have to deal with gender bias which has been a hindrance in more women pursuing the field.

In the current edition of Women Entrepreneurs Review magazine we recognize some of the top women leaders in the field of cardiology.

One such name is Dr. Vanita Arora, Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist. Dr. Vanita holds an MBBS and MD from Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana, and advanced fellowships in the USA and Germany. Currently she is Senior Consultant Cardiac Electrophysiologist and Interventional Cardiologist; ’Clinical Lead - Cardiac ELectrophysiology’ Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi. Dr. Vanita has held key roles at Max Hospital and Escorts Heart Institute. She is renowned for pioneering cardiac care, including performing Asia Pacific’s first live leadless pacemaker case.

We also feature Dr. Shilpi Mohan, the owner of Ashvattha Cardiac Care, where she integrates modern medicine with holistic healing practices. A dedicated cardiologist, yoga trainer, psychic healer, and tarot card reader, she believes in addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of health. With a commitment to preventive care, Dr. Mohan emphasizes a shift from illness to wellness, striving to create a positive impact on her patients' lives.

Pallavi Mishra, Cardiologist, Panacea Hospital is another reputed cardiologist featured in the current edition of the magazine. Dr. Pallavi is a dedicated cardiologist with a passion for preventive care, specializing in diabetic cardiology. She leads with compassion, focusing on holistic patient well-being through education and integrated healthcare. Her commitment to serving underprivileged communities and improving heart health reflects her deep sense of purpose and expertise.

Get to know more about these prolific women cardiologists.