Dr. Prithvi Priyadarshini Shivalingaia (MD, DNB, DM, MBA, PGDMLE (NLS))
Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Therapeutic Endoscopist Medcare Hospitals & Medical Centres
There is no LIMIT to what we, as WOMEN, can ACCOMPLISH.
-MichelleObama
AswecelebrateWomen'sDay2025,itisourprivilegetohonorDr.PrithviPriyadarshini
ShivalingaiaasTheMostAdmiredWomanLeadertoLookforin2025 Atrailblazing Gastroenterologist,Hepatologist,andTherapeuticEndoscopist,Dr.Shivalingaia exemplifiesexcellenceinthemedicalfield.Herextensivequalifications—MD,DNB,DM,MBA, PGDMLE(NLS)—speakvolumesaboutherdedicationtocontinuouslearningandprofessional mastery
Herunwaveringcommitmenttopatientcare,medicalresearch,andethicalhealthcarepolicieshas setahighstandardintheindustry.Withacareermarkedbyclinicalinnovationandcompassionate leadership,shehasredefinedtheroleofamedicalprofessional,bridgingthegapbetweencuttingedgetreatmentandholisticpatientwell-being.Herexpertiseintherapeuticendoscopyhasnot onlyadvancedmedicalpracticesbutalsoprovidedhopeandhealingtocountlessindividuals.
Beyondhermedicalcontributions,Dr.Shivalingaiaisanadvocateforempoweringwomenin healthcare,mentoringyoungprofessionals,andfosteringacultureofinclusivityandexcellence. Herleadershipextendsbeyondthehospitalwalls,influencingpoliciesandpracticesthatshapethe futureofmedicine.
Thisspecialeditionisatributetoherremarkableachievementsandtheimpactshecontinuesto make.Aswerecognizeherjourney,mayitserveasaninspirationforwomenacrossindustriesto breakbarriers,leadwithconfidence,anddrivemeaningfulchangeintheirrespectivefields.
-Alaya Brown
As one of the few female specialists in advanced endoscopy, Dr. Shivalingaiah is deeply committed to breaking gender barriers in her field.
(MD, DNB, DM, MBA, PGDMLE (NLS))
Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Therapeu c Endoscopist
Medcare Hospitals & Medical Centres
Dr.PrithviPriyadarshiniShivalingaiahisa
distinguishedGastroenterologist,Hepatologist,and TherapeuticEndoscopistwithanunwavering commitmenttoexcellenceinmedicine.Withanimpressive academicbackgroundthatincludesMD,DNB,DM,MBA, andPGDMLEfromNLS,shehascultivatedaholistic approachtohealthcarethatblendsclinicalproficiencywith strategicmanagement.Herjourney,spanningacrossIndia, Dubai,andSharjah,isatestamenttoherrelentlesspursuit ofknowledgeandherdedicationtopatientcare.
Beyondhermedicalpractice,Dr.Shivalingaiahisa passionateadvocateforwomeninmedicine,particularlyin themale-dominatedfieldofadvancedendoscopy Asa keynotespeakeratnationalandinternationalforums,she hassharedherexpertiseingastroenterology,aimingto inspirethenextgenerationoffemalespecialists.Her philanthropicendeavorsfurtherhighlighthercommitment tosocietalwell-being,particularlyinempoweringwomen andimprovinghealthcareaccessibilityinunderserved communities.
Dr.PrithviPriyadarshiniShivalingaiah'sjourneyin medicinebeganwithanintrinsicpassionforhealthcareand adesiretomakeatangibledifferenceinpeople'slives. Fromanearlyage,shedisplayedanaptitudeforscience andadeepcuriosityaboutthehumanbody.Encouragedby herfamilyandmentors,shepursuedmedicalstudieswith unwaveringdedication,earningmultipledegreesthat establishedherasanexpertinherfield.
Heracademicachievementsincludesuperspecialty qualificationsingastroenterologyandanMBA,whichhas enabledhertointegratemedicalexpertisewithhealthcare management.Shehasalsoacquiredapostgraduatediploma inmedico-legalethics,ensuringthatsheupholdsthe higheststandardsofprofessionalismandpatientrightsin herpractice.
Dr.Shivalingaiah’sdecisiontospecializein gastroenterologystemmedfromherdeepunderstandingof thegut’scriticalroleinoverallhealth.Shebelievesthat gastrointestinalhealthextendsfarbeyonddigestion, influencingimmunity,mentalwell-being,andsystemic diseases.Thisrealizationdrovehertomasteradvanced endoscopicprocedures,allowinghertodiagnoseandtreat complexconditionswithminimallyinvasivetechniques.
By setting an example through her expertise and contributions to the field, she hopes to bridge the gender gap and promote inclusivity in medical professions.
Endoscopy,inparticular,hasfascinatedherduetoits evolvingpotential.Theabilitytodetectandtreatconditions earlythroughminimallyinvasiveproceduresrepresentsthe futureofmedicine.Throughherexpertise,sheaimsto revolutionizepatientcarebyintegratingcutting-edge advancementsintherapeuticendoscopy.
Asoneofthefewfemalespecialistsinadvanced endoscopy,Dr.Shivalingaiahisdeeplycommittedto breakinggenderbarriersinherfield.Shehasfaced challengesinapredominantlymaledomainbuthas perseveredwithresilienceanddetermination.Hersuccess servesasaninspirationforaspiringfemaledoctors, encouragingthemtopursuespecializedmedicalfields withoutbeinghinderedbygenderbiases.
Sheactivelymentorsyoungwomeninmedicine, emphasizingtheimportanceofpersistence,skill development,andleadership.Bysettinganexample throughherexpertiseandcontributionstothefield,she hopestobridgethegendergapandpromoteinclusivityin medicalprofessions.
Jugglingademandingmedicalcareerwithfamily responsibilitiesisnosmallfeat,butDr.Shivalingaiahhas masteredtheartofbalance.Asamotheroftwo,awife,and adedicatedprofessional,shehasdevelopedstrategiesto ensureharmonybetweenherworkandpersonallife.
She actively mentors young women in medicine, emphasizing the importance of persistence, skill development, and leadership.
Timemanagementhasbeenherkeytosuccess.Hermedical careerrequiresconstantlearning,internationaltravel,and participationinconferences,whichoftenmeanstimeaway fromfamily.However,shemeticulouslyplansherschedule toensurethatshecanfulfillbothprofessionalandpersonal commitments.Herfamily,particularlyhermother,hasbeen instrumentalinsupportingherduringdemandingperiods.
Despitethechallenges,shefindsimmensefulfillmentin bothherroles.Herchildrenwitnessarolemodelwhois dedicated,compassionate,anddriven—aninvaluablelesson inperseveranceandcommitment.
Dr.Shivalingaiah'spassionforgastroenterologyextends beyondperformingprocedures.Sheisdeeplyinvestedin patienteducation,particularlyinraisingawarenessabout digestivehealth,nutrition,andpreventivecare.
Manypatients,especiallywomen,feeluncomfortable discussinggastrointestinalsymptoms.Shestrivestocreatea safeandwelcomingenvironmentwherepatientsfeelheard andunderstood.Herexpertiseincolonoscopy,endoscopic ultrasound(EUS),andpolypectomyallowshertooffer precise,minimallyinvasivetreatmentswhileensuringthat herpatientsreceivecompassionatecare.
Additionally,sheiscommittedtopublichealthadvocacy, regularlywritingaboutgut-friendlydiets,lifestyle modifications,andtheimportanceofpreventivescreenings forcolorectalcancerandinflammatoryboweldisease (IBD).Throughtheseefforts,sheaimstobridgethegap betweenmedicalinterventionsandeverydaywellness.
AttheheartofDr.Shivalingaiah’sjourneyisanunwavering passionforexcellence.Shebelievesthatbeingadoctoris notjustabouttechnicalexpertisebutaboutbeingtheright doctor—onewholistens,understands,andempowers patients.
Herroleasamotherfurtherfuelsherdrive.Shewantsto setanexampleforherchildren,showingthemthat dedication,kindness,andhardworkcancreatea meaningfulcareer Throughherprofession,shenotonly healsbutalsoinspires,provingthatwomencanexcelinany specialtywhilestayingtruetotheirvalues.
TheCOVID-19pandemicposedunprecedentedchallenges forhealthcareprofessionals,andDr.Shivalingaiahwasat theforefrontofthiscrisis.WorkinginDubaiduringthe pandemic,shefacedtheimmenseemotionaltollofbeing separatedfromherchildrenduetotravelrestrictions.This periodtestedherresilienceasbothadoctorandamother
Despitethehardships,sheadaptedswiftly,leveraging telemedicineandremoteconsultationstocontinue providingcare.Shealsoplayedacrucialroleinpatient education,emphasizingtheimportanceofgastrointestinal healthinthecontextofCOVID-19.Herabilitytoremain composedandproactiveduringthecrisisnotonlyensured thecontinuityofpatientcarebutalsoreinforcedher commitmenttomedicalexcellence.
Dr.PrithviPriyadarshiniShivalingaiah’sjourneyisoneof perseverance,passion,andimpact.Asaleading gastroenterologist,shehasbrokenbarriers,transformed patientcare,andinspiredcountlessindividualsinthe medicalcommunity.Herexpertiseinadvancedendoscopy, combinedwithherdedicationtomentoringandadvocacy, continuestoshapethefutureofgastroenterology.
Throughherrelentlesspursuitofknowledgeandher compassionateapproachtomedicine,shestandsasa beaconofexcellence,provingthatdeterminationandvision cancreatelastingchangeinhealthcare.Herstoryisnotjust oneofsuccessbutofmeaningfulcontribution—topatients, toaspiringdoctors,andtotheworldofmedicineatlarge.
She believes that being a doctor is not just about technical expertise but about being the right doctor—one who listens, understands, and empowers patients.
Dr.PrithviPriyadarshiniShivalingaiah’sjourneyin medicineisatestamenttounwaveringdedicationand excellence.Fromtheearlydaysofhermedicaleducationto becomingadistinguishedprofessional,shehasconsistently demonstratedhercommitmenttohealthcareandpatient well-being.Herrigorousacademicbackgroundlaidastrong foundation,butitwasherhands-onexperienceand continuouspursuitofknowledgethattrulysetherapart.
Withadeepunderstandingoftheintricaciesofthehuman bodyanddiseasemanagement,Dr.Prithvihasbeen instrumentalindiagnosingandtreatingcomplexcaseswith precision.Herapproachcombinestraditionalmedical wisdomwithmodernadvancements,ensuringthebest possiblecareforherpatients.Beyondclinicalexpertise,her empatheticnaturehasmadeheratrustedfigureinthe medicalcommunity,earningtherespectofbothcolleagues andpatientsalike.
Hercontributionsextendbeyondpatientcare,asshe activelyengagesinmedicalresearch,innovation,and mentorship.Shebelievesinshapingthenextgenerationof medicalprofessionals,sharingherinsightsandexpertiseto elevatethestandardsofhealthcare.Dr.Prithvi’sjourneyis notjustaboutprofessionalsuccess;itisaboutmakinga lastingimpactonthelivesofthosesheserves,leaving behindalegacyofexcellenceinmedicine.
Dr. Prithvi’s journey is not just about professional success; it is about making a lasting impact on the lives of those she serves, leaving behind a legacy of excellence in medicine.
Dr.PrithviPriyadarshiniShivalingaiahstandsasan inspiringfigureintherealmofwomen’sempowerment, particularlyinthemedicalfield.Inanindustrywhere challengescanoftenbemagnifiedforwomen,shehas brokenbarrierswithherresilience,knowledge,and leadership.
Herjourneyreflectsnotjustpersonalsuccessbutabroader missiontopavethewayforaspiringfemaledoctorsand healthcareprofessionals.
Recognizingthegenderdisparitiesinmedicine,Dr.Prithvi activelyadvocatesforequalopportunitiesandprofessional growthforwomen.Shementorsyoungmedicalstudents, encouragingthemtoembracetheirstrengthsandovercome societallimitations.Bysharingherexperiencesand insights,sheinstillsconfidenceinthenextgeneration, provingthatgendershouldneverbeabarriertosuccess.
Beyondherroleinmedicine,sheengagesininitiativesthat promoteeducation,leadership,andcareerdevelopmentfor womenacrossvarioussectors.Shebelievesthat empoweringwomeninhealthcarenotonlyimprovespatient outcomesbutalsostrengthenscommunitiesasawhole. Throughherdedication,shehasbecomeabeaconofhope andinspiration,provingthatwithpassion,perseverance, andacommitmenttoexcellence,womencanredefine boundariesandleadwithimpact.
Womenleadersaredisruptingindustries,leading
technologyinnovation,andconstructing inclusivebusinessmodels.Inthetechnology, finance,healthcare,andsustainabilityindustries,women businessleadersandentrepreneursarebreakingglass ceilings,generatingnewconcepts,andredefining leadership.Theireffortsnotonlytransformbusinesses,but theyarealsosettingthebarhigheroninnovation, collaboration,andsustainableperformance.
Innovationthriveswherethereisdiversityofmindand leadership.Researchhasalwaysdemonstratedthat economicallysuccessfulandinnovativefirmshavegenderdiverseleadership.Womenleadersbringunique perspectivestoproblem-solving,riskassessment,and strategicplanningthatareessentialinleadinga transformationalcultureandcreativity
ConsiderwomentechCEOs,forinstance.FromWhitney WolfeHerd,thecreatorofBumble,whorevolutionized onlinedatingwiththefemininetouch,toReshmaSaujani, thecreatorofGirlsWhoCode,whoisclosingthegap betweenwomenandtechnology,womenfoundersand CEOsareflippingthingsontheirhead.Theyarenotonly buildingproductsbutaredefininghowbusinessisbeing conductedandhowcustomersengagewithtechnology
Womenarebreakingthemythwithwomen-ledleadership approachesfocusingonteamwork,inclusivity,and emotionalintelligence,displacingtheerstwhilehierarchical andstaticmodels.Thisiscausingbetterworkculture, increasedemployeeengagement,andincreasedinnovation.
Womenleadersareempowermentandmentoringthrough andthrough,withorganizationalculturethatbrings everyone'spotentialtolife.Bybeinginclusive,theyalso bringmultiplevoicesandperspectivesintodecisionmaking,whichleadstomoreandmorevisionarysolutions. Inbusinessandfinance,women'sbusinessesarebringing diversityintoinvestmentdecision-making,andthus ensuringthatmoneyisgoingintobusinessesthatare interestedincreatingsocialvalueandsustainablelong-term practices.
Althoughtheyhavebeenunderrepresentedthroughout history,womenhavemadesignificantprogressinscience, technology,engineering,andmathematics(STEM). InnovatorssuchasKatalinKarikó,whoseworkpavedthe wayformRNAvaccines,andDr.Fei-FeiLi,atopexperton artificialintelligence,areproofthatwomenleadersproduce game-changinginnovations.
Womenstart-ups,asstartupparlancecallsit,aretrouncing theirmale-femalecounterpartsintermsofrevenueand returnoninvestment.Women-startedbusinessesarealso addressingeverydaylivingissues,rangingfromsustainable fashiontofintechsolutionstailoredspecificallytodrive financialinclusion.Withventurecapitalinvestmentin women-ledbusinessesontheriseandtheinternational communitycontinuingtodriveitsinitiativestofoster womenentrepreneurs,womenentrepreneursarepoisedto disruptindustriesatbreakneckspeeds.
Inadditiontobusinesssuccess,womenleadersare transformingworldeconomiesandsocieties.Factsindicate thatGDPgrowthisimproved,povertyisreduced,and societiesarestabilizedwhenwomenworkequallywith men.Womenleadersalsoleadmoreonsocialand environmentalissues,andbusinesssuccessthuscomeswith alargersocietalcontribution.
Fromdrivingthemovementoffairbusinesspracticesto advocatingforworking-mother-friendlypolicies,women leadersarepioneeringthepathtoworkplacesforeveryone. Theiremphasisonlong-termviabilityoverquarter-toquarterprofitabilityisprovidingdirectiontoresponsible businessintheyearstocome.
Althoughtherehasbeenimprovement,muchisstillneeded tobridgethegap.Womenarestillencounteringsystem barriers,fromrestrictedaccesstocapitaltorecruitment gender-baseddiscriminationinexecutivehiring.Butthe tideofchangeisstrongerthaneverbefore.Businessesare creatingmentorshipprograms,leadershipdevelopment,and diversitystrategiestoshutthegaponceagainandcreate moreroomforwomentolead.
Themorewomenreachthetop,theeasieritisforthe subsequentfewgenerationstoestablishtheirplacewith confidenceatthetop.Futurewillbeinclusive,diverse,and woman-ledinnovation.Maintainingtheholdongender equityatleadershipwillenablecorporationsandsocieties toachievemorebalancedandvision-drivenworld.
Womenleadersarebuildingthebusinessfuturewith innovation,direction,determination,andinclusiveness. Whetheritistheshapeofbusinessstrategyorbreakingthe glassceilingforscienceandtechnology,theirleadershipis definingthetermsofwhattomorrowholds.Asbusinesses andeconomiesbecomegender-balanced,theroleof women'sleadershipwillexpandand,mostdefinitely,the futurewillbefemale.
Intoday'sfast-changingbusinesslandscape,gender
diversityonleadershipteamsisnonewconcept—it'sa matterofstrategy.Diverseboardsofleadershipcreate companiesthataremoreinnovative,responsive,and financiallyhealthy.Ascompaniesaddressglobal challenges,changingemployeeexpectations,and technology-drivendisruption,women'sinvolvementin leadershiproleshasbeenproventoproducewiserbusiness choices,fostercompanyculture,anddrivebusiness outcomes.
Statisticsconsistentlyshowthatmoregender-diverse leadershipgroupsperformbetterthanlessdiversegroups. Thecompanieswithgreaterrepresentationofwomenin leadershiprolesaremoreproductiveandprofitable.Allthis isbecausemorediversegroupsbringmorediverseideas, problem-solving,andleadershipstyles.
Innovationflourishesinaculturewherevariousideasare appreciated.Womenleadersbringnewideas,question conventionalpractices,andprovideinnovativesolutions thatfuelbusinessexpansion.McKinseyandHarvard BusinessReviewstudieshaveestablishedthatthereis strongcorrelationbetweendiverseleadershipandhigher revenuefrominnovation,provingthatfirmswithdiverse leadershiparewellplacedtocapitalizeonemergingmarket trends.
Goodleadershipentailsgooddecision-makingwitha balanceofdifferentopinions,andgenderdiversityis necessaryinachievingthesame.Femaleleadersare consensus-driven,andtheyareinterestedinlong-term resultsratherthanshort-term.Thisleadstomore comprehensiveriskanalysis,greenbusinesspractices,and ethicaldecision-making.
Besides,gender-diverseleadershipteamsarealsomore likelytoberesilientduringcrises.Ineconomiccrunchor globaldisruptions,includingtheCOVID-19outbreak,firms withdiverseexecutiveteamsdemonstratedbettercrisis managementandcontinuitybusinessplanning.Balancing riskandopportunityisoneofthekeyreasonswhygenderinclusiveleadershipisastrengthforcompaniesinuncertain times.
Agender-diverseleadershippromotesamorediverse organizationalcultureinwhichemployeesarevaluedand empowered.Top-levelgenderdiversitysendsthemessage totheorganizationthattalentandmeritarevaluedover genderandpromotesafairerandmorebalancedworking environment.Thisimprovesemployeemorale,engagement, andretention.
Workersarehappierandmoreproductivewhentheysee leaderswhorepresentthediversityoftheworkforce. Womenleadersbecomerolemodelstoinspireyoung workingprofessionalstorisethroughthecorporateranks withoutworryingaboutgenderdiscrimination.Companies thatvaluegenderdiversitywillprobablyalsohavefamilyorientedpolicies,flexibleworkoptions,andmentorship schemesforeveryone.
Evenwithsomeimprovement,womenarestill underrepresentedinexecutiveandboardroomrolesinall industries.Thisimbalancecanbeaddressedbytaking positiveactionssuchasleadershipdevelopmentschemes, sponsorshipprograms,andequalrecruitmentand advancementpolicies.Businessesneedtogobeyond performativediversityinitiativesandmakeacommitment tosupportingwomeninassumingleadershiprolesinthe longterm.
Thebusinessleadersandpolicymakersalsoneedtocome togetherandshatterstructuralobstaclesfortheprofessional developmentofwomen.Payequity,leadershiptraining availability,andequaltreatmentofmenandwomenin workplacepoliciesareallkeyelementsinbringinggender equalitytoleadershiproles.
Whilecompaniesincreasinglyseekdiverseleadership, businessenvironmentcomplexityandinterconnectednessof worldmarketsrendertherequirementmoreurgentthan ever.Emergingleaderswillneedtonavigatethroughbeing prudentinfast-changingmarkets,technologyrevolutions, andsocialtransformations.Companiesadoptinggender diversitywillnotonlybeendowedwitharobustleadership pipelinebutalsobecompetitiveadvantagesinthedynamic businessworld.
Genderequalityattheleadershiplevelisnolongeramoral imperative—todayit'sakeydriverofbusinesssuccess, innovation,andworkculture.Companiesthatvaluegender equalityatthetophavebetterfinancialperformance,higher qualitydecisions,andhigherworkforceproductivity.By removingbarriersandcreatingamoreinclusiveleadership culture,companiescanbringaboutlastingchange,fuel sustainablegrowth,andcreatenewmodelsforsuccessfor ourera.
Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.
- Warren Bennis
