Bangalore, December 12, 2024 – Padma Shri Prof Dr Kamini Rao, well- known name in Bengaluru in the field of reproductive medicine and women’s healthcare inaugurated Dr. Kamini Rao Hospitals, a unit of Medline Aademics today at Kumara Park in Bengaluru. This hospital represents not just a new milestone but a heartfelt continuation of Dr. Kamini Rao’s unwavering dedication to women’s healthcare, spanning from menarche to menopause and beyond. For over 40 years, Dr. Kamini Rao has been a beacon of hope, touching countless lives and shaping the future of healthcare in India and beyond.
Honoring a Remarkable Journey
Women’s healthcare in India has undergone a transformative evolution, with the IVF industry alone now valued at $95 billion. Dr. Kamini Rao’s contributions have been instrumental in shaping this growth, alongside her broader efforts in addressing the holistic needs of women’s health. After completing her training in the UK, she returned to South India to pioneer reproductive medicine and holistic care, establishing milestones that continue to inspire.
Dr. Kamini Rao’s journey is defined by key milestones:
Founding BACC Healthcare, which later evolved into Milann through a partnership with HCG. With the responsibility of supporting over 300 employees and her young family, she chose to merge with HCG to provide stability and growth for all involved.
Recently selling her stake in Milann to HCG and launching Dr. Kamini Rao Hospitals, supported by her family’s vision to expand healthcare offerings beyond reproductive medicine.
Mentoring and training over 300 doctors annually through Medline Academics, nurturing the next generation of experts in reproductive and women’s health.
Authoring more than 150 books, contributing critical insights and knowledge to the global medical community.
Receiving numerous accolades, including the prestigious Padma Shri in 2014, recognizing her exceptional contributions.
Championing education and welfare through the Kamini Kares Foundation, positively impacting over 500 lives by supporting children and rural teachers.
A Family-Driven Vision
Dr. Kamini Rao Hospitals is more than a healthcare institution; it is a family’s commitment to a legacy. The next generation is carrying the torch forward:
Mrs. Pooja Sidharth Rao, Co-Founder and Managing Director, ensures seamless non-clinical operations while upholding the hospital’s vision of affordable, accessible care for all.
Dr. Vyshnavi Rao, Medical Director, brings clinical expertise and a fresh perspective to advance innovative treatments and compassionate care.
Together, they envision:
Reaching underserved patients through the Kamini Kares Foundation, delivering world-class care to those in need.
Providing cutting-edge, yet affordable treatment options for all patients.
Expanding the scope of care to include all stages of women’s health, addressing needs from adolescence to post-menopause and beyond.
Ensuring Dr. Kamini Rao’s pioneering legacy endures for generations, blending expertise with a deep sense of responsibility.
A Message from Prof Dr. Kamini Rao
“This hospital is the embodiment of a dream—to ensure that high-quality women’s healthcare is not a privilege but a right. It is about creating a future where every challenge, whether in adolescence, fertility, or later years, is met with empathy, innovation, and expertise. My deepest gratitude goes to my family, colleagues, and countless individuals who have supported this journey,” shared Dr. Kamini…
