About Us

Powai is an upscale residential neighbourhood located in central Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is situated on the banks of Powai Lake. The name "Powai" originates from Padmavati, a Hindu deity to whom a temple was dedicated in the village existing on the contemporary space of the neighbourhood. The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, established in 1958 and currently the second oldest campus of the Indian Institutes of Technology as well as the National Institute of Industrial Engineering, established in 1963 are both located here. The Hiranandani Gardens are also known for their neoclassical architectural style and the area has some of the tallest residential buildings in Suburban Mumbai. The Dr. L. H. Hiranandani Hospital, located within the Hiranandani residential complex, is the first superspeciality hospital in the area.

The inception of Powai Medicos Association was done by a few practising doctors from Powai in August 2021 , with a view to create awareness about health and disease in the community. To educate and update doctors by conducting seminars , workshops and CME’s is a prime objective of the organisation. The organisation also conducts health camps periodically to screen and educate people in Powai at large for lifestyle related diseases and their prevention. It is associated with NGO’s to serve the society and more specifically the underprivileged sections.

Mumbai, 23rd August 2021 : Powai Medicos Association (PMA) – a body of practicing Doctors in Powai area and its vicinity in Mumbai was formally launched 21st August. It was inaugurated at the hand of Dr Niranjan Hiranandani – MD of Hiranandani Group and Patron of PMA who was a Chief Guest on the occasion.

While addressing the gathering of member–Doctors at the launch event the Chief Guest Dr Niranjan Hiranandani said “ I am a strong advocate of the formation of the associations of the industry or professions. After having been personally instrumental in floating three successful associations in Realty sector in the country, today I am overjoyed to be associated with and present at the launch of another association ‘Powai Medicos Association’. I believe the associations bring in a lot of credibility both within and outside. I appeal to all members of Powai Medico Association to use this platform to learn and share the knowledge within members and also with the general public outside”. He further advised the members that besides elevating their knowledge and skills through this platform they also need to figure out what different and unique they collectively can add that can make the PMA standout among other similar associations. He also urged all members - Doctors to strive to go beyond their regular task and do little extra for their patients or the hospital they work with and when they do little extra they are bound to be a beneficiary in the return, sooner or later.

Dr Saifuddin Bandukwala – Chairperson of PMA and Dr Sanjeev Jain – Vice Chairperson of PMA while commenting on the formation process of the association said “ though a thought of creating such body was lingering since past few years, there was a lot of hesitancy among us in taking an initiative. It was only in past four months things started taking shape which led to formation, registration with the authority and membership drive which swelled to over 200 members within a short span and still growing. We hope to address and resolve the various issues the medical fraternity faces and also going to have a dedicated WOMEN DOCTORS’ WING”. The Office Bearers / Committee of the Powai Medicos Association comprises of 1) Dr Niranjan Hiranandani – Patron 2) Dr Sujit Chatterjee – Advisor 3) Dr Saifuddin Bandukwala – Chairperson 4) Dr Sanjeev Jain – Vice Chairperson 5) Dr Vimal Pahuja – Secretary 6) Dr Suvin Shetty – Treasurer 7) Dr Neeraj Tulara – Joint Secretary 8) Dr Anita Soni – Scientific Committee Chair 9) Dr Swapnil Mehta – Membership Coordinator.