Dr. K.H. Sancheti
A Living Legend
The Sancheti Institute of Orthopaedic Rehabilitation and Joint Replacement Centre 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 of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation in 1972. And started the Joint Replacement Centre in 2008. Under his stewardship, 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- 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.

His manifold contributions in the field of orthopaedics have won him several accolades including:

	Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburg, United Kingdom
	International Award for Medical Excellence by Harvard Medical School (USA)
	Lifetime Achievement award of The International Medical Integration Council from the Government of Maharashtra
	Maharana Mewar Award by the Maharana Mewar Foundation

Dr. Parag Sancheti
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 began his association with the Sancheti Institute with the post of lecturer, advancing to Associate Professor and then to full Professorship. His academic accomplishments, in addition to several medical papers, include the textbook ‘Arthritis and Joint Replacement’ which he authored . 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 Arthroplasty Society, Shanghai, and Amgen, USA.

Dr. Parag’s medical duties have always run concurrent to his academic ones. He worked successively as resident, assistant medical director and medical director at the Sancheti Institute.

On Jan 14 2009, Dr. K.H Sancheti, in his own wisdom and vision handed over chairmanship of S.I.O.R. 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 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.

In recognition of his outstanding performance in the field of orthopaedics Dr Parag Sancheti was presented the Award for Excellence by His Excellency Shri S M Krishna, Hon'ble Governor of Maharashtra.

His exemplary work has also won him the Dr. Manibhai Desai award, rendered for service to the nation.

Manisha Sanghavi
Behind every successful organisation, stands a selfless, dedicated person working tirelessly to ensure that every system runs smoothly. At Sancheti Hospital 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.

Under her watchful eye, Sancheti hospital 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.