Our Team

RANG DE NEELA PATRONS

DR. AMBRISH MITHAL

DR. AMBRISH MITHAL

Endocrinologist, New Delhi

A renowned name in the field of medicine, Dr. Ambrish Mithal is an Endocrinologist and the Chairman and Head of Endocrinology and Diabetes at Max Healthcare, New Delhi. He is also an advisory member on the Governing Council of the National Health Authority and the honorary President of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Gorakhpur. Dr. Mithal is a recipient of Padma Bhushan (2015) and Dr. B. C. Roy Award (2015) by the President of India for his contribution to the development of endocrinology.

DR. KAMLESH KHUNTI

DR. KAMLESH KHUNTI

Endocrinologist, Leicester

Dr. Kamlesh Khunti is Professor of Primary Care Diabetes and Vascular Medicine at the University of Leicester, UK. Professor Khunti is also Director of the UK National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) in Applied Research Collaborations (ARC) East Midlands, Director of Centre for Ethnic Health Research and Director of The Real World Evidence Unit. He has published over 1100 peer-reviewed articles. He is also Honorary Visiting Professorial Fellow with Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne.

DR. V. Mohan

DR. V. Mohan

Diabetologist, Chennai

Dr. V. Mohan is the Chairman and Chief of Diabetology at Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre at Chennai in South India. Dr. Mohan has published over 1500 papers in peer reviewed journals. This includes 966 original articles, 356 review articles and invited editorial and 184 chapters to text books on Diabetes. His research has attracted 157,000 citations a ‘h-index’ of 139. Dr. Mohan is a recipient of Padma Sri (2012) and Dr. B. C. Roy Award (2005).

DR. VIJAY PANIKAR

DR. VIJAY PANIKAR

Diabetologist, Mumbai

Dr. Vijay Panikar is the founder and director of Dr. Panikar's Speciality Care Centre. He brings with him years of clinical expertise and training in this field. He has successfully managed a comprehensive spectrum of endocrine and diabetic cases over the past three decades. Dr. Panikar is an active Professor of medicine at K.J. Somaiya Medical College, Sion, Mumbai. He is also an Hon. consultant with the Dept. of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism at Lilavati Hospital, and Gurunanak Hospital, Bandra, Mumbai.

RANG DE NEELA ADVISORS

DR. RAJEEV CHAWLA

DR. RAJEEV CHAWLA

Diabetologist, New Delhi

Dr. Rajeev Chawla is trained in Diabetology at Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre of Western New York. Presently working as Sr. Consultant in the Department of Medicine & Diabetology in Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, Delhi, he is also visiting Sr. Consultant Physician & Diabetologist at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute. He is Director ‘North Delhi Diabetes Centre’ for over two decades and approved DNB Teacher & Guide for DNB (Medicine).

DR. Mangesh Tiwaskar

DR. Mangesh Tiwaskar

Diabetologist, Mumbai

Dr. Mangesh Tiwaskar specialize in Diabetology and Cardiology, and is currently based in Mumbai. Dr. Tiwaskar is a Gold Medalist in Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology & Medicine. He passed the MD Postgraduate Examination with a Gold Medal as well. He is serving the Association of Physicians of India (API) as Honoray General Secretary.

DR. Tejas Shah

DR. Tejas Shah

Diabetologist, Mumbai

Dr. Tejas Shah is a Diabetologist in Malad, Mumbai and has an experience of over two decades in this field. Dr. Shah is also associated with Sanjeevani Hospital in Andheri East. He is a founder member and President of United Diabetes Forum, a non-profit association of Diabetologists in India. Dr. Shah completed MBBS from University of Mumbai, Mumbai in 1995 and is a member of Medical Council of India (MCI). He holds deep interest in Diabetic Foot infection.

DR. R. M. ANJANA

DR. R. M. ANJANA

Diabetologist, Chennai

Dr. R. M. Anjana, is the Managing Director of Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, which is a WHO Collaborating Centre for Non Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control and IDF Centre of Education. Her main research areas are prevention of diabetes, epidemiology, physical activity and translational research and metagenomics. She has published over 250 papers in prestigious national and international peer reviewed journals.

RANG DE NEELA THOUGHT LEADERS

Dr. Rajiv Kovil

Dr. Rajiv Kovil

Metabolic Health Digest

Dr. Rajiv Kovil is the Editor-in-Chief of Metabolic Health Digest. Dr. Kovil believes that art, music and storytelling can be used as vehicles to create health awareness, drive behavioural changes in the society, and improve health outcomes of patients and population-at-large.

Ajit Pal Singh

Ajit Pal Singh

Biocon Biologics

Mr. Ajit Pal Singh is the Country Head of Biocon Biologics India Ltd. He strongly believes that insulin can make a difference in patient lives and he is strongly advocating the use of insulin in diabetes care to build a metabolically healthy India.

Dr. Maluk Mohamed

Dr. Maluk Mohamed

Twin Health

Dr. Maluk Mohamed is the co-founder and Global Vice President of Twin Health Inc. He suggests that management of chronic conditions can be optimal if one makes use of cutting-edge technology and compassionate care in addition to advanced medical science.

Omar Mohammad

Omar Mohammad

Roche Diabetes Care

Mr. Omar Sherief Mohammad is the Head of India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA) of Roche Diabetes Care. He feels there is a need for improving access to care across all segments of the society. He is advocating the need for screening and use of technology to build a metabolically healthy India.

Vikrant Shrotriya

Vikrant Shrotriya

Novo Nordisk

Mr. Vikrant Shrotriya is the Managing Director of Novo Nordisk India. He believes that diabetes and obesity are complex chronic health challenges faced by our society today. He is working relentlessly to make people realize that obesity is a serious chronic disease.

RANG DE NEELA FOOT SOLDIERS

Dr. Ami Shah

Dr. Ami Shah

Campaign Strategist

Dr. Ami Shah celebrates innovation. She believes in creating masterpieces that spread awareness, evoke emotions, and initiate change.

Afshin Sayyed

Afshin Sayyed

CONTENT LEAD

Ms. Afshin Sayyed is a creative storyteller. Her ability to narrate tales enable her to deliver key messages and drive behavioural change.

Bushra Khan

Bushra Khan

Operations Lead

Ms. Bushra Khan champions the art of time and resource management. Her ability to meticulously plan, organise, and manage projects helps her put up spectacular shows.

Megha Desai

Megha Desai

Campaign Lead

Ms. Megha Desai is a well-rounded person with an ability to execute diverse projects. Her passion for improving patient outcomes reflect in her execution and campaigns.

Naisha Desai

Naisha Desai

Creative Lead

Ms. Naisha Desai is the youngest team member, yet her maturity reflects in her her writing. An articulate writer, she has contributed to the website content and in other creative endeavors.