Leadership
Prof. Dr. Anita Bhalla
Pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon. Lifelong advocate for citizen-led emergency response.
Leadership message
"Every citizen trained in CPR is a heartbeat returned to a family. This mission is personal — and it is urgent."
— Prof. Dr. Anita Bhalla, Founder
Career & Contributions
- Among the earliest women heart surgeons in India
- Fourth woman Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon (CTVS) in India
- First woman CTVS surgeon from the Sikh community in India
- First woman Head of the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery in Telangana
- Long-standing advocate for emergency response education and public healthcare awareness
A commitment to public health
Prof. Dr. Anita Bhalla's decades of clinical experience inform every aspect of GKF's training programs — from curriculum design to outreach strategy. Her conviction: medical knowledge must leave hospital walls and reach the public square.
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