Dr Nagendra Swamy joins Manipal Hospitals as Group Medical Director

In his new role, Dr Swamy will represent the interests of clinicians and the clinical activities of the organisation

Manipal Hospitals has announced the appointment of Dr Nagendra Swamy as the Group Medical Director of Manipal Hospitals. In his new role, Dr Swamy will represent the interests of clinicians and the clinical activities of the organisation. He will facilitate and identify clinical specialities to be introduced and emphasised in each unit in discussion and consultation with the COO/regional heads; devise and implement strategies to attract and retain clinical talent; initiate standardisation of clinical protocols/audit/outcomes/clinical indicators/medical ethics and institutionalise processes to measure adherence.

In addition to this new role, Dr Swamy will continue to be responsible as Chairman of the Quality Council, Management of teaching hospitals, Nursing Operations, President for Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes Association (PHANA). He will continue to lead the ‘Build Manipal Way’(BMW) Project and will chair the Medical Advisory Board.

Dr Swamy is a member Accreditation Board for Healthcare Sector Skill Council – India, President- Private Hospitals and Nursing Home Association (PHANA) and Co-Chairman, Tourism & Wellness Expert Committee of the BCIC.