Dr. Gautam Bhansali is a renowned Indian doctor specializing in general medicine and infectious diseases.
Wiki/Biography
Dr. Gautam Bhansali was born on 19th December in Pali, Rajasthan. His star sign is Sagittarius. He did his MBBS from SMS Medical College, Jaipur and later did his MD from the Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai.
Dr. Gautam Bhansali’s College Years
appearance
Height (approximate): 5′ 10″
Eye color: Black
Hair color: Black
Photo of Dr. Gautam Bhansali
Family, Caste and Wife
He was born into a Hindu family in Rajasthan. His father, Sohanraj Bhansali, was a grain merchant and commission agent. His mother’s name was Pushpa Bhansali. He has four brothers, Suresh Bhansali, Jitendra Bhansali, late Mahendra Bhansali and Vinesh Bhansali. Dr. Gautam’s wife, Meghana Gemawat, is a social worker and co-founder of the Golden Hour Foundation, and they have two sons.
Parents of Dr. Gautam Bhansali
Dr. Gautam Bhansali with his wife and son
Dr. Gautam Bhansali with his parents, brothers and other family members
Dr. Gautam Bhansali and family
Profession
He is an experienced consultant physician with extensive clinical research experience in infectious and tropical diseases like dengue, malaria, chikungunya and tuberculosis. He has conducted various charity medical camps in rural areas of Nagpur, Jalgaon and Wadala. He has organized various medical camps for Maheshwari Samaj in Mumbai (2007), polio and rehabilitation camps for Giants Group in Bhiwandi Metro (2004 and 2005), Ralegan Siddhi with social activist Anna Hazare, Lasoor, Aurangabad and tribal areas of Palghar and Kelwan with Chief Minister and Minister of Medical Education.
Dr. Gautam Bhansali with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
In 2018, he founded the Golden Hour Foundation, whose motto is “Save the Golden Hour, Save Lives.”
During the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, he was appointed as the chief coordinator of a committee organised by the General Medicine and Infectious Diseases Board of the Maharashtra BMC.
Awards and Honors
- 1999: Awarded by the Governor of Rajasthan for several medical camps
- 2016: Awarded by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for organizing free medical camps and healthcare in drought-stricken areas of Maharashtra
- 2018: Received the Most Promising Doctor Award from the Chief Minister of Maharashtra at the ET Edge Maharashtra Achievers Awards
Dr. Gautam Bhansali was honored at the event
An old photo of Dr. Gautam Bhansali
Note: He has won many more honors.
Facts/Trivia
- Speaking about the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, he said,
People with weakened immune systems and a history of overseas travel are more likely to panic. If we find patients with a history of travel to affected areas such as China, Japan, South Korea, Iran and Italy, we will refer them to government hospitals.”
- He organized various free medical camps for diabetic patients.
- In 2016, his name was entered into the Guinness World Records for the most diabetic eye screenings performed collectively in eight hours.
- In 2020, he was honoured for his contribution to society during the COVID pandemic on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ along with Dr. Muffazal Lakdawala. In the show, he shared his experience of treating COVID-positive patients for free.
Dr. Gautam Bhansali on the Kapil Sharma Show
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education