Dr Ambrish Mithal

Dr. Ambrish Mithal is one of India’s most eminent endocrinologists and a global authority in diabetes and bone health. Known for pioneering work in vitamin D deficiency and osteoporosis management, he has shaped national policies and research in endocrine disorders. He has served in top institutions including AIIMS, SGPGI, Apollo, and Medanta, and is the recipient of numerous national and international awards, including the Padma Bhushan.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – Kanpur University, India (1980)
• MD (Medicine) – Kanpur University, India (1984)
• DM (Endocrinology) – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India (1987)

Professional Experience:

• Dr. Ambrish Mithal is currently working at Max Healthcare
• Chairman and Head of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Medanta - The Medicity, 2009-2019
• Senior Consultant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, 1998-2009
• Faculty member (Endocrinology) - Sanjay Gandhi PGI, Lucknow, 1988-1998

Professional Memberships:

• Endocrine Society of India
• American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
• Founder-Secretary, Indian Society for Bone and Mineral Research
• President, Indian Society for Bone and Mineral Research
• Member, Governing Council, Indian Menopause Society
• Endocrine Society (US)
• Editorial Board, Apollo Medical Journal
• President, South Asian Society for Bone and Mineral Research (SASBMR)
• Chairman, Bone and Joint Decade (India)
• President, Endocrine Society of India
• Member, American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, Task Force for  Secondary Prevention of Fractures

Awards:

• President of India – Padma Bhushan, 2015
• Laureate Award 2021, International Excellence in Endocrinology Award,
• Medical Council of India -  Dr. B.C. Roy Award, 2015
• Fogarty Fellow at Harvard Medical School, 1993-94
• JICA Fellow, Japan, 1996-97
• Boy Frame Award - American Society for Bone Mineral Research 2004
• International Osteoporosis Foundation - President’s Award 2016

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