Top 10 Women Healthcare Leaders in Hyderabad - 2025
Hyderabad has unique features of an important and thriving healthcare ecosystem and its embrace of medical innovation. Women leaders are poised to affect transformational change through strategically planned systems and patient-centered care delivery models. They are capable of leveraging technology in structured medical practice-related operations and AI & data analytics in decision-making.
"In Hyderabad’s dynamic healthcare landscape, women leaders are not just contributing, they are redefining what leadership looks like"
Women's leadership in healthcare in Hyderabad is taking on transformational roles to chart the future of an industry that is critical to community health. Various hospitals, research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and public health organizations have never seen as many female decision-makers, innovators, and influencers. A preponderance of women in leadership roles in a sector devoted to enabling communities to thrive represents a monumental social shift toward inclusivity and empowerment. Women leaders are establishing collaborative cultures, improving healthcare delivery and patient engagement, and expecting members of their team to adhere to the ethics of care. Their contributions to expanding health services for underserved communities are significant, as were their roles in managing high-performance hospital-scale operations. Focuses on the historic struggles and gender imbalances around leadership positions, women in Hyderabad's healthcare system exemplify resilience, relevant expertise, and a focus on excellence, breaking barriers.
Women are addressing not just clinical outcomes and operational efficiency but also likely mentoring future healthcare workers to be more balanced and future-proof. They give voice to those who consider empathy, innovation, and holistic approaches towards care. They show leadership and leadership through adversity, and all their experiences (COVID-19) demonstrate their vital roles within the healthcare system and ecosystem. As Hyderabad is projected to flourish as India's healthcare town, women leaders continue this pivotal conversation, influencing the policies and norms that develop and advancing medical excellence within the region.
In this issue, the Women Entrepreneurs Review magazine brings a list of ‘Top 10 Women Healthcare Leaders in Hyderabad - 2025', who are domineers of change in the corporate realm of the country. This list of ten leading and inspiring women is crafted by a team of CEOs, VCs, and the editorial board, delivering inspiring stories of their journey and the contributions & roles played by them in the creation and empowerment of an economically powerful nation.
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Anuradha Acharya, CEO, Hyderabad
She is known for promoting DNA-based wellness and health solutions in India, aiming to empower individuals with insights into their genetic makeup
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Dr Madhavi Pudi , Founder, Hyderabad
She has built a reputation for delivering advanced, non-invasive solutions that are both effective and personalized. With over 17 years of experience across hospitals, clinics, and her own practice, she has developed deep expertise in treating chroni
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Namrata Gill, Vice President - Human Resources , Hyderabad
She leads HR strategy and global talent initiatives for the company’s API and APSL business lines, overseeing CoEs such as rewards, digital HR, and more
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Priya Anant, Co-Founder & Chief Custom Officer, Hyderabad
With her experience in digital health transformation and customized wellness experiences, she drives tailored healthcare delivery that addresses individual patient needs
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Dr Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Hyderabad
She has played a vital role in steering the hospital's expansion into integrated care and digital innovation, championing initiatives in telemedicine, health IT, IoT, AI, and data analytics
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Dr Siromani K, Founder, Hyderabad
A clinical cosmetologist turned entrepreneur, carrying nearly two decades of experience and expertise in cosmetology, trichology, nutrition, and aesthetics
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Sravani Chettupalli, CEO, Hyderabad
With a background in medicine and healthcare management, she has driven the hospital’s focus on patient-centered care, modern infrastructure, and community outreach
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Dr Sravani Reddy G , Founder, Hyderabad
A clinician and healthcare management professional with expertise in healthcare service delivery, digital health, and medical education, with a strong focus on edtech in medical education
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Dr Vanitha Datla, Vice Chairperson & Managing Director, Hyderabad
With a background in finance and management, she has played a key role in expanding the company’s footprint in the healthcare and medical transcription sectors
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Dr Velagapudi Lakshmi Priyanka, Vice President (Nursing Operations), Hyderabad
She brings a comprehensive approach to healthcare leadership and is instrumental in driving operational excellence and ensuring patient -centred care