The Sancheti Institute owes its very existence to one man's vision and tireless efforts to
bring the benefits of modern orthopaedic techniques within reach of the common man. Dr.
Kantilal H. Sancheti, who also has the distinction of being Pune's very first orthopaedic
doctor, founded the Sancheti Institute in 1972. Under his leadership, the institute swiftly
achieved the reputation as the leader in orthopaedic treatments in Maharashtra.
Dr. Sancheti's unwavering focus on research has kept the hospital on the rising curve of
innovation leading to the development of products such as the Indus Knee and Indus hip-
India's first indigenous implant which has helped arthritic
patients achieve pain free mobility.
Dr.Sancheti has, over the years, organized over 500 health
camps for handicapped children all over India. In
appreciation of his work, the Government of India
honoured him with the highest civilian awards; the
Padmashree in 1991, and the Padma Bhushan
in 2001.
Dr.Sancheti has always believed in the dissemination of
knowledge for the greater good, as is evinced by his
mentoring and training of over 300 ortho-surgeons. In
addition to his medical prowess, Dr. Sancheti is also a highly acclaimed design consultant,
with over 120 hospitals in India benefitting from his expertise in designing patient friendly
hospitals.
Dr. Parag Sancheti
Our Chairman...Traditional roots, progressive outlook
From an early age, Dr. Parag, as he is popularly known, exhibited a marked medical
aptitude, standing first in Pune University in his MS Orthopaedics examinations, and
winning a medal for his efforts. To further his specialization in orthopaedics, he trained
abroad in the UK, US and Germany before returning to India, and starting his practice with
the Sancheti Institute in 1993.
Dr. Parag's began his association with the Sancheti Institute
with the post of lecturer, advancing to Associate Professor
and thence to full Professorship. His academic
accomplishments, in addition to several medical papers,
include the textbook 'Arthritis and Joint Replacement'. He
is a sought after speaker and guest lecturer the world over.
He holds the post of visiting faculty to Dundee University,
U.K, and has presented papers at international
symposiums like; Asian Federation of Sports Medicine,
Asia Pacific Arthoplasty Society ISAKOS and others such
international forums.
In 2007, Dr. Parag completed the Ranawat
Fellowship in Adult Knee Reconstruction from
Lenox Hill Hospital, USA,
effectively expanding the ambit of the
institute's areas of expertise to include
complex primary knee replacement surgery
& also revision knee surgery.
Dr. Parag's medical duties have always run
concurrent to his academic ones. He worked
successively as admistrator, assistant Medical Director
and Medical Director at the Sancheti Institute.
On 14 Jan 2009, Dr. K.H Sancheti, in his own
wi sdom and v i s ion handed ov e r
chairmanship of Sancheti Institute to
Dr. Parag. The astuteness of that
decision has manifested itself in the
institute's continued growth as the
undisputed leader in ortho-super
specialties.
In recognition of his outstanding
performance in the field of
orthopaedics Dr Parag Sancheti
was presented the Award for
Excellence in 2006 by His
Excellency Shri S M Krishna,
Hon'ble Governor of
Maharashtra.
His exemplary work has also won him the
Dr. Manibhai Desai award in 2004,
rendered for service to the nation.
| Scholar, doctor,
academician, author &
speaker- Dr. Parag
Sancheti, Chairman of
Sancheti Institute, is a
man of many
accomplishments. His
dedication, in no small
measure, is responsible
for the renown SIOR is
held in today, amongst
both patients and the
medical fraternity. |
Mrs. Manisha Sanghavi,
Our Director Administration...Expertise behind the Scenes
Behind every successful organisation, stands a
selfless, dedicated lady working tirelessly to
ensure that the system runs smoothly. At Sancheti
Institute that mantle of leadership rests on the
capable shoulders of Mrs. Manisha Sanghavi.
Mrs. Manisha Sanghavi, MBA & Diploma in
hospital management, MS (Psychotherapy and
Counselling) took over as Director - Administration
in June 2000. She is also the current
president of the All Hospitals Associations in Pune.
Under her inspiring guidance, Sancheti Institute has grown into is a vast
concourse of a myriad different systems and departments, employing more than
600 medical professionals and related staff, and treating over forty thousand
patients and performing more than 6,000 surgeries a year.
She, along with Dr.K.H. Sancheti, has mentored the JRC – Joint Replacement
Centre, a state-of-the-art facility devoted solely to joint replacement surgeries.
Her dynamic leadership has taken SIOR to new heights and her
vision will enable SIOR to make its presence felt nationally and
internationally.
| Under Manisha
Sanghavi's guidance,
Sancheti Institute has
grown into is a vast
concourse of a myriad
different systems and
departments. |