Board of Directors

Dr. (Prof.) Purshotam Lal, an internationally acclaimed Interventional cardiologist, dedicated himself to the service of humanity, especially the poor and the needy. Dr. (Prof.) Purshotam Lal, who is also known as “Father of Interventional Cardiology in India” has been pioneer in introducing the largest number of Innovations in interventional cardiology as an alternative to open-heart surgery in India. For his unwavering commitment and contribution in the field of healthcare, Dr. Lal was bestowed with the prestigious Padma Bhushan in 2003, the Padma Vibhushan in 2009, and was honoured with the prestigious Dr BC Roy National Award by the President of India for developing interventional cardiology in the country. In his field of expertise, Dr Lal has been recognised with numerous awards including Distinguished Achievement Award of the Highest Order by the National Forum of Indian Medical Association (2006–2007) for performing...

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Dr. Punam Lal, the Director of Metro Group of Hospitals & fondly called “Mother of Metro”. Under her direction, Metro Group of Hospitals has become a pioneer in holistic healthcare and holds a strong presence throughout the healthcare sector. Dr. Punam Lal earned her MA in Economics from Punjab University and her MBA degree from the United States. She has a thorough understanding of the industry, and her vision has helped Metro Hospitals become a strong, financially stable hospital organization. Dr. Punam Lal is leading Metro Hospitals to turn into a technology-driven organization with a strong focus on making the hospital’s world-class facilities future ready. Having the heart of a real philanthropist, Dr. Punam Lal prioritizes individualized care & support and encourages the staff to resort to a patient-centric approach. She firmly believes in the importance of personalised care and...

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Dr. Sameer Gupta is an US-trained & boarded, highly skilled interventional cardiologist who specialises in complex Interventional cardiovascular, structural heart and peripheral procedures. Dr Sameer is one of the few doctors in India who is certified by 5 American Boards – Internal Medicine (ABIM, USA), Cardiovascular Disease (ABIM, USA), Interventional Cardiology (ABIM, USA), Echocardiography (NBE, USA) and Endovascular Intervention (ABVM, USA). He was awarded the status of “Extraordinary Ability and Achievement” by the United States Government in 2013. He has been given the prestigious status of “Fellow” by the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and Society of Cardiovascular Angiography & Intervention (FSCAI). After training & working for 10 years in US, he returned to India to deliver advance healthcare here in India. He was awarded as “Young Achievers Award” in 2017 by Times Healthcare Awards. Recently, he was awarded with...

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Dr. Sonia Lal Gupta is an US-trained, highly qualified, Board Certified Neurologist specialized in Headache Medicine and Vascular Neurology. She is a Visiting Professor at New York Medical College, USA. She is board certified by 4 American Boards including Neurology, Vascular Neurology, Neurosonology and Headache Medicine which is a rare thing to achieve. She also did her MBA in Healthcare Management from George Washington University. After finishing her training and gaining working experience in US, she joined Metro Group of Hospitals as Director & Senior Neurologist. She also manages Metro College of Health Sciences & Research as Managing Director. Since 2019, She has been playing an active role in transforming the hospital operations through strategic structural & functional changes. She was awarded the “Neurologist of the Year” at the India Health and Wellness Summit by the Union Health Minister in...

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Dr. Sahil Lal is a dynamic and accomplished professional in the field of healthcare, combining his medical expertise with a strategic business acumen. He earned his MBBS degree from D Y Patil University in Pune, India, where he laid the foundation for his medical career. Recognising the need for a holistic approach to healthcare management, Dr. Sahil Lal pursued an MBA in Healthcare Operations from University of New Carolina at the prestigious Kenan-Flager Business School in the United States. Driven by a passion for improving healthcare infrastructure and services, Dr. Lal has emerged as a key figure in the expansion of the Metro Group of Hospitals. His vision and leadership have been instrumental in the organization’s foray into international avenues. Under his guidance, the Metro Group has successfully established a state-of-the-art medical and surgery center in Muscat, Oman, bringing world-class...

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