PHYSICIAN • ACADEMICIAN • INSTITUTIONAL LEADER
A Career Dedicated to Medicine, Medical Education & Public Health
From clinical medicine and medical education to institutional leadership, research, public-health initiatives and charitable healthcare, Dr. Sudhir Bhandari’s journey reflects decades of contribution to healthcare in Rajasthan and beyond.
Pro Chancellor & Sr. Professor, JNU Jaipur
Professor Emeritus, SMS Medical College & Attached Hospitals
Former Principal & Controller, SMS Medical College
Former Vice Chancellor, RUHS
DR. BHANDARI AT A GLANCE
Medicine, education, leadership and service
Dr. Sudhir Bhandari’s professional journey spans clinical medicine, diabetes and endocrinology, medical education, institutional administration, research, public-health leadership and community service. His work has included strengthening major healthcare institutions, expanding critical-care and academic infrastructure, contributing to medical research and continuing engagement with professional and community healthcare programmes.
IMPACT IN NUMBERS
Scale of clinical, academic and community contribution
40 Lakh+
Annual OPD footfall during SMS leadership
10,000+
Daily OPD scale
681
Postgraduate seats
43
Clinical & academic departments
25+ Years
Charitable medical camps
1 Lakh+
Patients served through rural camps
LEADERSHIP JOURNEY
Leadership across major medical institutions
Principal & Controller, SMS Medical College & Attached Hospitals
A period of major clinical, academic and infrastructure development encompassing critical care, hospital expansion, advanced medical facilities, teaching infrastructure and the institutional response to COVID-19.
Vice Chancellor, Rajasthan University of Health Sciences
Leadership focused on academic standards, medical education, institutional development, research, examinations and strengthening health-sciences education across the university ecosystem.
MAJOR INSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVES
Building capacity for the future of healthcare
Advanced Critical Care
Advanced Medical ICU, Stroke ICU and specialised intensive-care facilities.
Institute of Infectious Diseases
Dedicated infectious-disease infrastructure for future-ready clinical response.
Hospital & Academic Infrastructure
Expansion of institutional facilities supporting patient care, teaching and research.
Diagnostic & Surgical Technology
Modernisation of diagnostics, procedural facilities and specialist clinical capability.
Medical Education Ecosystem
Academic programmes, CMEs, conferences and scientific knowledge-sharing.
Community Health Systems
Outreach, screening and charitable service through camps and trust initiatives.
A DEFINING PUBLIC-HEALTH CHAPTER
Leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic
During the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Bhandari and the teams of SMS Medical College & Attached Hospitals contributed across clinical management, diagnostic strategy, critical-care preparedness, research, treatment coordination, public-health communication and vaccination confidence-building.
668
Treatment centres
36,834
Isolation beds
17,965
Oxygen-supported beds
5,990
ICU beds
CONTINUING ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT
Academic programmes, CMEs and invited lectures
Participation in conferences, CMEs, scientific meetings, invited lectures and specialist academic programmes across diabetes, obesity, cardiometabolic medicine and related fields.
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
Scientific contribution and recognition
Alongside clinical and academic work, Dr. Bhandari has contributed to scientific literature across diabetes, metabolic medicine, internal medicine and public-health-related research, including work undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HEALTHCARE BEYOND HOSPITAL WALLS
Community outreach and charitable healthcare
Community healthcare has remained an important part of Dr. Bhandari’s work through medical camps, rural outreach, screening programmes, health awareness and charitable initiatives serving communities with limited access to specialist healthcare.
Medical Camps
Nokha, community camps, institutional health camps and other outreach programmes.
Marudhar Medical Trust
Long-running charitable healthcare activities and the proposed Cardio-Diabetes Centre.
PUBLIC RECORD & MEDIA
Documented across news, television and photographs
News & Newspaper Coverage
Institutional developments, public-health work and professional contributions.
Photo Gallery
A visual record spanning institutional leadership, academic events, camps and public-health initiatives.
LOOKING AHEAD
Proposed Cardio-Diabetes Centre
The Marudhar Medical Trust is proposing a dedicated Cardio-Diabetes Centre focused on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The centre is envisioned to provide specialised clinical care while also strengthening the Trust’s charitable healthcare initiatives through accessible treatment, health screening, awareness programmes and community-based services.
LATEST UPDATES
Recent activities and additions
Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk – AOCO 2025
HC Saxena Memorial Oration: New Era of LDL-C Management – RAJAPICON 2025
A legacy of clinical service, education, institution-building and public health.
The homepage is designed as a clean gateway into Dr. Bhandari’s biography, journey, COVID-19 contributions, academic work, research, community outreach, awards and media record.
