Dr. Ambrish Mithal

About Doctor

Dr. Ambrish Mithal is a renowned endocrinologist, He is Chairman and Head of Endocrinology and Diabetes at Max Healthcare, Saket, New Delhi,  He received the Padma Bhushan award, which is the third-highest civilian award in India, for his exceptional contribution to the field of medicine.

In the field of endocrinology and diabetes, Dr. Mithal has gained over 38 years of experience. He specializes in diagnosing and treating diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, and other endocrine disorders. He conducts several diabetes drug trials as a principal investigator.

Dr. Mithal wrote several books on endocrinology and diabetes and published over 500 research papers in peer-reviewed journals. The Royal College of Physicians (London) and the American College of Endocrinology have made him a fellow. The Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism has him as its Editor-in-Chief.

Many people highly respect and seek Dr. Mithal as an endocrinologist. His patients know him for his expertise in the field and his compassionate care. The National Health Authority, which is the apex body responsible for implementing the government's ambitious population health coverage plan, has appointed him as a member of its Governing Council.

Medical Qualifications

• MBBS from L.P.S Institute of Cardiology, G.S.V.M Medical College, Kanpur, 1980
• MD in Medicine from L.P.S Institute of Cardiology, G.S.V.M Medical College, Kanpur, 1984
• DM in Endocrinology from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 1987

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

•  He was the Chairman of Medanta - The Medicity and the Head of Endocrinology and Diabetes.
• He worked at the Indraprastha Apollo Hospital as a Senior Consultant.
• He was a faculty member at Sanjay Gandhi PGI, Lucknow, in the field of endocrinology.
• Dr. Ambrish Mithal is a well-known doctor and the Chairman and Head of Endocrinology and Diabetes at Max Super Specialty Hospital in Gurgaon.

Career Highlights

• Endocrinologist Dr. Ambrish Mithal has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is currently employed at Max Hospital. He is highly qualified in the fields of endocrinology and diabetes management. He's dealt with various challenging medical cases, earning a reputation for precision in diagnosis and compassionate patient care.

Research and Fellowships

• India Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ISBMR)
• World Health Organization (WHO) 

Awards and Recoginition

• The President of India awarded him the Padma Bhushan in 2015.
• He received the Laureate Award for International Endocrinology Excellence in 2021.
• The Medical Council of India presented the Dr. B.C. Roy Award in 2015.
• As a Fogarty Fellow, he attended Harvard Medical School in 1993-1994.
• He became a 1996-1997 JICA Fellow while he was in Japan.
• The American Society for Bone Mineral Research honored him with the Boy Frame Award in 2004.
• The International Osteoporosis Foundation gave the 2016 President's Award.