Ramaiah Memorial Hospital
Ramaiah Memorial Hospital (RMH), established in 2004, is a 500 bed, JCI-, NABH- and NABL-certified multi-super specialty quaternary care hospital in Bengaluru, India. RMH received the Joint Commission International (JCI) Gold Seal of Approval in June 2025. The Gold Seal of Approval is a symbol of a healthcare organization’s commitment to meeting international standards of patient care and safety, demonstrating excellence in clinical quality, patient safety, and outcomes. In June 2025, RMH was also certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) as a Comprehensive Chest Pain Center and by the American Stroke Association (ASA) as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
With more than 21 years of service, the hospital has touched the lives of over 5 million patients and performed more than one lakh surgeries. Its transplant milestones are close to 600 renal transplants, over 50 heart transplants, more than 210 bone marrow transplants, and liver transplant services initiated in 2025.
The hospital has state-of-the-art facilities, including two Cath labs, two MRI units, two CT scanners, two LINACs, PET Scan services, the Da Vinci surgical robot, and high-end microscopes for neurosurgery and ENT. Our modular OTs are equipped for intraoperative radiation therapy and advanced laparoscopic procedures. We also offer a fully equipped Endoscopy suite, Bronchoscopy suite, BMT ICU, Transplant ICU, negative-pressure rooms. The recent FACT (Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy) survey of Bone Marrow Unit and stem cell lab signifies that we are meeting rigorous, peer-reviewed standards for quality patient care across all aspects of the process, from collection and processing to administration and follow-up of stem cells. The fully automated laboratory, Blood center, comprehensive physiotherapy and rehabilitation center are some of the key services offered in the hospital.
Ramaiah Memorial Hospital is affiliated with Mount Sinai International, New York from June 2024, marking a transformative collaboration focused on elevating healthcare through excellence in clinical care, quality, research, innovation, and technology.
Our Centers of Excellence such as the Ramaiah Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Ramaiah Institute of Oncosciences, Ramaiah Institute of Nephro-Uro Sciences, Ramaiah Institute of Neurosciences, and the Ramaiah Institute of Gastro-Enteric Sciences are delivering comprehensive healthcare services under respective specialties.
Additional collaborations include the University of Illinois, Chicago for the Heart Rescue India program, the University of Philadelphia for the Stop the Bleed initiative, and partnerships with Rotary for subsidized dialysis at peripheral centers.
RMH has received recognition from News Week as one of the World’s best hospital in 2025. The ranking is based on hospital recommendations from peers, hospital quality metrics, patient experience, PROMs implementation survey.
RMH is committed to upholding and implementing the newly established vision, mission, and values.
Vision
To be the most trusted healthcare provider, serving quality care with compassion to enhance the lives of individuals and communities..
Mission
a. Providing exceptional patient centric service while ensuring value for money
b. Fostering long-term health partnerships for knowledge sharing and building workforce capabilities
c. Enhancing sustainability and advancing research for achieving improved health outcomes
Core Values
A – Empathy
B – Ethics
C – Excellence
OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM
CHAIRMAN
Dr.M R Jayaram is the chairman of Gokula Education Foundation and Gokula
Education Foundation (Medical) which manages the Ramaiah Group of Institutions. Continuing with his late father M S Ramaiah’s legacy, he added many additional institutions to the group, transforming it into a global destination for education and health care. He believed in ‘Inclusive Excellence & Growth,’ which revolutionized education and the development of modern India.
Dr.M R Jayram defines himself as “Destiny’s Child,” and says that “giving back to society is his mission”. This has made Ramaiah a preferred destination for students from all over India and outside, particularly for those who seek Medical and Engineering Education. His vision in imparting education and qualitative research has resulted in the group collaborating with top premier universities across the world.
He is a highly spiritual and ardent devotee of Kaiwara Tataiah at Sri Kshethra Kaiwara. He is the Dharmadhikari of Yogi Narayana Yathindrara Ashrama at Kaiwara and the Convener for Alambagiri Sree Venkataramanaswamy temple.
He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Coventry University, United Kingdom, in 2006, and by the University of Illinois, Chicago, USA, in 2021, for his exemplary leadership role in promoting education and global research.
To add another feather to his remarkable career, the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) conferred him with the renowned “Sir M Visvesvaraya Memorial Award” in the presence of His Excellency Shri M Venkaiah Naidu, Hon’ble Vice President of India, in the year 2021.
MBBS, MD (Hospital Administration)
Chief Executive, Healthcare Services, GEF (M) & Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Bangalore
- Former Group Medical Director, Sr.President and Chairman – Quality Council, MHE, Advisor of Manipal Health Enterprises: He was responsible for Group Medical Operations, standardization and implementation of Quality system across all Hospitals of MHE. Also was responsible for the management of all “Teaching Hospitals” of the group.
- Founder Chairman- Medisync Health Management Services, a company that manages Hospitals and specialises in turnaround & value creation.
- Regional Director - Asia – AMCARE INTERNATIONAL – an affiliate of the Johns Hopkins International, USA –was responsible for Middle East and Far East operations.
- Chief Operating Officer - Canadian Specialist Hospital – Dubai – UAE.
- Medical Director - Fortis Heart Institute, Chandigarh, India
- Executive Director - Welcare Hospital- Dubai – UAE
He has over 40 years of rich experience in Health care management with various National and International Organizations in senior managerial positions & Board positions and proved his expertise as
He brings with him, a rich multicultural experience with internationally recognized healthcare facilities in India, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates.
He has excellent people management skills with p experience in the delivery of quality initiatives, training and staff development.
Awards:
- Awarded "Distinguished Alumni" by Manipal University
- “Doctor’s Day Award” (Dr B.C, Roy Award) by Govt. Of Karnataka.
- “Certificate of Appreciation” by Indian Medical Association for supporting Medical Fraternity
- “Lifetime Achievement Award” from CAHO – April 2025
Affiliations – Fellowships - Memberships: :
- Patron -‘Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (CAHO)
- Member of Committee by NITI Aayog for transformation AIIMS, New Delhi to become world class institution.
- Member of the Accreditation Board for the Healthcare Sector Skill Council.
- Immediate Past President - Federation of Healthcare Associations (FHA), Karnataka
- Board of Director IGenetics Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd.
- Chairman - CAHO Technology & Startup Committee
- Governing Council Member - JSS Medical College Hospital, Mysore
- Chairman, Medical Advisory Board - Siddaganga Medical College and Research Center, Tumkur.
- Deputy Chairman, Governing Council - Siddaganga Medical College and Research Center, Tumkur.
- Member - Planning and Monitoring committee of SDM University, Dharwad
- Adjunct Professor - Department of Hospital Administration, Manipal University.
- Former President - Indian Medical Association (IMA): South East Branch
- Executive Director - Bangalore Chapter of “Academy of Hospital Administration”
- Past President - Private Hospitals and Nursing Home Association (PHANA)
- Health Service Committee member - Federation of India Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) - National
- Auditor - National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH)
- Organizing Chairman - CAHOTECH 2017
- Organizing Chairman - Global Manipal Alumni Meet 2016 (GMAC2016)
- Organizing Committee Chairman Awards for Excellence in Post Graduate Medical Education and Examination 2017-DNB
MBBS, MD (Pathology), DCP, AMP (MBA) - IIMB
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Dr. Madan S. Gaekwad, Chief Operating Officer at Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, is a highly experienced healthcare professional with more than 38 years of expertise in Hospital Administration, Pathology, and Transfusion Medicine. He has a proven record of accomplishment in conceptualizing and operationalizing medical institutions, including CDSIMER Medical College and Hospital and Sagar Hospitals, Bangalore.
Skilled in strategic planning, quality initiatives, and team management, Dr. Madan Gaekwad has held numerous leadership roles as the Senior Executive Vice President and as the Head of Hospitals he has been associated with. Dr. Gaekwad possesses several advanced educational & professional qualification degrees from esteemed institutions like IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and ESCP Spain. Achievements include establishing and running successful chain of clinics and pharmacies at Dubai and Muscat, introducing DNB postgraduate courses, and pioneering Centre of Excellence concept in healthcare delivery.
Professional Experience:
- Senior Executive Vice President (SEVP) at Sagar Hospitals – Jayanagar & Banashankari, Bangalore
- Senior Executive Vice President (SEVP) at Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education and Research (CDSIMER) Medical College and Hospital – Dayananda Sagar University, Kanakapura, Karnataka
- Director at Venlakh Hospitals, Bangalore & Dr. Sivaji Rao’s Blood Bank
Recognitions/ Community Service/ Membership:
- Served as a Member of the Health Task Force of Bangalore Chamber of Industries and Commerce (BCIC)
- Served as a Member of Health Insurance Forum - the highest advisory body on health insurance policies under IRDA, Government of India
- Served as a Member of Health Care Committee, FICCI, Southern Region
- Past President, PHANA (Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes Association), a registered representative organization of private hospitals and nursing homes in Karnataka
- Invited by The British Deputy High Commission, UK Trade and Investments as one among the five from India to attend the India Health Mission at UK
- Alumni of the Prestigious IIM Bangalore
- Memberships at: IMA, IAPM, IABB, ISBTI, AHA, ACHE – USA
- Past President – Rotary Club of Vidya Sagar
- President – Federation of Healthcare Associations of Karnataka
Awards & Accolades
Ramaiah Memorial Hospital is a green hospital & has won many awards accolades for best in class quality health care.
Awarded 7th Best Multispecialty Hospital in Bangalore by Times Health Survey 2021
Accredited level IIIA, Special care Neonatal Unit by National Neonatology Forum (NNF)
CII Star ICON-Emerging Leader Award for Business Excellence
AHPI Excellence Award for Quality Beyond Accreditation 2020
AHPI award for Patient Friendly Hospital 2019