It was 6th Nov 2007, just a day before Diwali, when I had met with a severe road accident at Ranjangaon. I was admitted in Sancheti Hostpital, Pune. The news of my accident appeared in media and spread virally through various connections. In the 20 days that I spent at the hospital, people from various sectors such as politicians, bureaucrats, media etc. used to come to see me. One of my relatives working with Sancheti later told me that Dr. Sancheti was curious to know who is Rahul Shingavi, as many people had even called him to enquire about my health. He then introduced me to Dr. K. H. Sancheti, and I consider this introduction as the brighter side of my accident!
I later met Dr. Sancheti and he asked me about myself and listened with curiosity. He asked his secretary to take good care of me as a patient and even to treat without any charges. I said, Sir, my bill will be paid by Insurance company, hence I don’t want any discount!
Recently, I was again admitted at Sancheti hospital for post operation surgery for removal of the rod. When Dr. Sancheti came to know about it he ordered the hospital administration to give me a special suite. I got the same treatment as VVIP and my recovery was very fast, not because of the medicines but due to the love and affection of Dr. Sancheti, his family and the entire hospital staff.
Dr. K. H. Sancheti born on 24th July 1936 has restored smile and enhanced quality of life in many patients. His contribution in the field of medical sciences is very unique and unprecedented. The contribution goes beyond the boundaries of medical science.
He has derived benefits from technology related to metallurgy, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering and architectural planning to provide better and affordable patient care.
The expertise achieved in each of the above mentioned field, makes him stand out among the medical professionals and look unique.
Born in a small traders family running a grocery shop, Dr. Sancheti had to earn to pay his tuition fee, both at school and at college. The lessons of honesty, integrity and to be kind and humble to people have been imbibed by him from his parents.
The Sancheti Institute owes its very existence to one man's vision and tireless efforts to bring the benefits of modern orthopaedic techniques within reach of the common man. Dr. Kantilal H. Sancheti, who also has the distinction of being Pune's very first orthopaedic doctor, founded the Sancheti Institute in 1972. Under his leadership, the institute swiftly achieved the reputation as the leader in orthopaedic treatments in Maharashtra.
In 1972, Dr K.H. Sancheti started Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, with a view to have one of its kind hospital specifically dedicated to Superspeciality Orthopaedic Surgery. Due to that sincere investment and great foresight the institute today, has acquired an empire size, of which we all are so proud.
Dr. Sancheti's unwavering focus on research has kept the hospital on the rising curve of innovation leading to the development of products such as the Indus Knee and Indus hip- India's first indigenous implant which has helped arthritic patients achieve pain free mobility.
Dr.Sancheti has, over the years, organized over 500 health camps for handicapped children all over India. In appreciation of his work, the Government of India honoured him with the highest civilian awards; the Padmashree in 1991 for his contribution to humankind by his charitable asctivities and for conducting a record number of Polio and Deformity correction camps, and treating innumerable people for social causes, by the President of India, and the Padma Bhushan in 2001 for his contribution to research work and excellence in the field of orthopaedics, by the President of India. Founder Dr. K. H. Sancheti was awarded the Maharana Mewar award for his excellence in the field of Medicine. Dr Sancheti awarded the title of Professor Emeritus, by the Chancellor of Pune University, in 2004. Dr. Sancheti received the Lifetime achievement award by the ' Integrated Medical integration council' from the Governor of Maharashtra in 2003.
Dr. Sancheti has always believed in the dissemination of knowledge for the greater good, as is evinced by his mentoring and training of over 300 ortho-surgeons. In addition to his medical prowess, Dr. Sancheti is also a highly acclaimed design consultant, with over 120 hospitals in India benefitting from his expertise in designing patient friendly hospitals.
Having trained over 200 ortho-surgeons and provided hospital consultancy to over 100 hospitals, Dr. K.H. Sancheti is also a highly skilled architect who has designed more than 100 hospitals. He is the pillar on which the foundations of this institution have been laid.
Having spent over four decades in the field of orthopaedics, Dr. Sancheti was aware of the fact that 50,000 people per year in India require knee replacement surgery. Unfortunately, only 15,000 to 18,000 people can afford and avail this surgery.
Dr. Sancheti had taken the task to design and develop knee prosthesis which would make the surgery affordable to public at large. The INDUS knee developed by him not only meets the existing international quality but goes beyond in providing features that suits the Indian population. The most vital break through achieved by INDUS knee is that a patient can bend his operated leg 135 degs to 145 degs which helps him to sit cross legged for traditional function like pooja and meals, which is needed for our rural environment.
Like joint for knee replacement surgery, he has invented joint for hip replacement surgery also. This joint is made of ceramic ball and ceramic cup fixed to the bone. The first of this type of operation in India was successfully done by him in Kolkata recently.
Dr Sancheti is a very caring and loving personality. He speaks so sweet that patient gets cured from his orthopaedic illness but is scared to become diabetes patient after meeting Dr Sancheti!
A very simple, disciplined and committed person, Dr Sancheti’s zeal and energy provides a good lesson for youngsters to take a leaf from! Such is the aura of Dr. Sancheti, that I feel fresh whenever I meet him. I am yet to see him upset with a situation or a person. He is workaholic and I remember he once said, I have to work 24x7 as I am born on 24th July (7)!!
Sancheti Hospital is conducting free surgeries — including joint replacement, spine, paediatric orthopaedic, arthroscopy and plastic surgeries — on 75 patients this year to celebrate the 75th birthday of Dr Sancheti.
On the occasion of his 75th birthday, I wish him a very happy and healthy birthday!
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