DR. NAROTTAM PURI
President - Medical Strategy & Quality, Fortis Healthcare Limited


40 years in Indian Healthcare first as a Government servant, than a teacher followed by a successful stint as a practicing clinician, a medical entrepreneur, then a management role in a “not for profit” hospital and then a top management role in corporate healthcare has given the widely traveled Dr. Puri a 360 degree view of healthcare – He belongs to that rare breed who has been exposed to and has experience of all facets of healthcare in India.

A topper in Delhi University in MBBS & MS, Dr. Puri is a winner of several prestigious awards and recognitions and is a member of several Medical Associations and industry bodies including FICCI. Passionately involved in Quality, Training & Education, Dr. Puri has written about 25 articles in Medical Journals, contributed to 3 medical books besides being a sports commentator & quiz master on TV & Radio and writing regularly on cricket for over 30 years.

Amongst important previous positions held by Dr. Puri are:

  • Asst. Professor in Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi
  • Senior Honorary Consultant, Moolchand Hospital, Delhi
  • Head of Department of ENT & Member Management Committee & Advisory Group, Sant Parmanand Hospital, Delhi
  • Executive Director - Medical, Max Healthcare Delhi & Board Member, Max Healthcare
  • Currently his role involves formulating overall medical strategy of the group, delivery of Medical Quality, Academics, Training besides being the Project Champion of the prestigious Fortis International Institute of Medical & Biosciences