Meet man behind 71 hospitals and 5,000 pharmacies, at the age of 92 he still goes to office for..., his name is...
Meet man behind 71 hospitals and 5,000 pharmacies, at the age of 92 he still goes to office for…, his name is…
At the age of 92, when most of the elderly plan their hospital visits and have retired from active life, Dr. Prathap C. Reddy still goes to office, setting an example for younger generations. He reaches to office at sharp 10 am and clocks out at 5 pm, working six days a week. Reddy is the founder of Apollo Hospitals, which is India's first corporate hospital. His idea of starting a corporate hospital revolutionised the country's healthcare system, providing high-quality medical treatment to people. He dreamt of providing a world-class medical facility in India so that Indians didn't need to travel abroad for treatment. Let's know about Dr. Prathap C. Reddy. Who is Dr. Prathap C. Reddy?
Reddy was born in Chennai and completed his MBBS from Stanley Medical College. He then moved to America to train as a cardiologist. He had the opportunity to build a successful career overseas, but he returned to India after his father sent him a heartfelt letter in 1970s. Reddy's father requested him to return home and contribute to his country.
An incident in which a patient died in India due to a lack of medical facilities in 1979 deeply impacted Dr. Reddy. He decided to open a hospital to provide world-class treatment to people. This decision became the turning point in his life.
He started a single hospital, but over the years it has grown into a healthcare empire. Today, Apollo Hospitals operates as many as 71 hospitals in different parts of the country. Not only that, the brand has over 5,000 pharmacy outlets, 291 primary care clinics, and a digital health platform as well. Financial Giant
Apart from dominating the healthcare sector in India, Apollo Hospitals is also a financial giant, as the company has a market capitalisation of 70,000 crore. Dr. Reddy's family owns 29.3 percent of stake in the company. Dr. Prathap C. Reddy's Net Worth
According to Forbes, Dr. Reddy's net worth is approx Rs 26,560 crore.
Dr. Reddy's life is a reflection of ambition, compassion, and impactful action. His belief, expressed in a Business Today interview, that success necessitates humility and increased national contribution, remains central to his life at age 92. His career demonstrates that leadership transcends age, and lasting positive change defines genuine success.
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