Healthcare professionals are the backbone of a country. They work through critical situations on their feet to serve the medical needs of the public with no intention of recognition for the work they do but only wish to bring the people back to good health. Dr. Amrita Saha, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, and Medical Superintendent is one such real-life superhero who believes in hard work and grabs every opportunity that leads to doing what is best suited for society. Her intuitive understanding of the loopholes in the healthcare industry enhanced her intentions to be a doctor and do something effective about the unorganized hospital administration.

Dr. Amrita is a multispecialty healthcare leader, who, over the years has cultivated her skills in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is a minimal access surgeon & has specialized in cosmetic gynecology, critical care obstetrics, and infertility treatments. Her forte is conducting IUI & IVF, therapies for urinary incontinence, and other female cosmetic genital surgeries. Apart from that, she also actively participates in Menstrual Hygiene Scheme implemented by the government and plans to run education programs to increase awareness among adolescent girls regarding menstruation. Let’s hear from her about her journey as a healthcare leader.

Take us through your early educational journey & the prior industry experience that you bring to the table.

I belong to a family of doctors and ever since my childhood, I wanted to be one too. I completed MBBS from The North Bengal Medical College, Darjeeling, and then did a master’s in obstetrics and gynecology from the Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata. These institutes have helped me to create a better version of myself and set global standards in my practices. Moving on to my professional experience, I started my career as a Senior Resident and then a Lecturer at Government Medical College, Kannauj. I have also been an Assistant Professor for the same. At present, along with my role in Fortune Hospital, I am the Director of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at AMC, Kanpur.

What are some important features of Fortune Hospital that make it stand unique in the healthcare industry?

Fortune Hospital was established in the year 2015 and ever since then it has been providing high-quality and cost-effective medical services to the people of Kanpur. Our services consist of modern equipment which helps us to deliver satisfactory facilities to our patients. We have a surgery center with minimally invasive surgeons performing bariatric surgeries, laparoscopy, and urogynaecology. We also have a professional team of doctors who are specialized in plastic surgery, trauma care, and intensive care. The hospital has a highly-skilled team of medical professionals who are doing a great number of chemotherapies and radiotherapies. Being accredited to NABH, we stress upon the training and the development of the staff along with their qualification standing to abide by the NABH criteria.

“I look forward to enhancing my skills in hospital administration & aspire to represent india on an international level with the vision to do great things for society”

What are some of the most significant milestones that you have achieved throughout your professional journey & what are your plans for the future?

The fact that I have been able to fulfill my ambitions & place myself in a great position in the healthcare industry is in itself a huge milestone for me. I have great plans for myself in the coming years. I look forward to enhancing my skills in hospital administration and aspire to represent India on an international level with the vision to do great things for society. In the coming years, I plan to start my venture in corporate training on leadership. Furthermore, my husband, who is a psychiatrist, and I are looking forward to launching a digital application providing door-to-door mental health services.

How do you foresee the Indian healthcare industry evolving shortly? What would be your advice for budding healthcare leaders?

India is rising and so is the healthcare industry. The Indian government is planning to introduce a credit incentive program that routes 500 billion to boost the country's healthcare infrastructure. Other multiple healthcare policies and digital health missions implemented by the government have helped boost the industry and create abundant opportunities for the aspirants. My advice for future healthcare leaders would be to grab every opportunity coming their way, balance their mental health and always carry a positive attitude throughout the journey.

Dr. Amrita Saha, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, And Medical Superintendent, Fortune Hospital

Dr. Amrita has done mbbs from north Bengal Medical college, ms from medical college Kolkata, & fmas from world laparoscopy Hospital. She has done an mba from subharti University in hospital administration & also Completed a transitioning into leadership Course from iimc. The notable doctor has A fellowship in cosmetic gynaecology, Advanced infertility, & critical care Obstetrics. Additionally, she has published Papers in national & international journals On gynaecology and obstetrics. She is an Ardent leader who is looking forward to Taking herself & fortune hospital to greater.