- Speciality: Internal Medicine & Geriatrics
- Designation: Director – Internal Medicine & Geriatrics at Medanta – The Medicity Hospital Gurugram
- Education: MBBS
- MD (Medicine)
- Experience: 40+ years
- Hospital: Medanta Hospitals, Gurugram
About Dr. Lalitha Shekhar
Dr. Lalitha Shekhar is Director of Internal Medicine at Medanta, Gurugram. She is a highly experienced physician with more than 39 years of clinical practice. Moreover, she is known for managing complex chronic and multi-system diseases.
She completed her MBBS and MD in Medicine from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi. In addition, she has strong experience in internal medicine and critical care.
Dr. Shekhar specializes in geriatric medicine, infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, diabetes, and multi-system illnesses. Furthermore, she manages chronic kidney disease, arthritis, IBS, HIV-related conditions, and long-term medical problems.
She has worked at leading hospitals, including Apollo Hospitals, before joining Medanta. Therefore, she brings deep expertise in ICU care and hospital medicine. She is also involved in teaching DNB students.
Work Experience
● Director – Internal Medicine & Geriatrics, Medanta, Gurugram
● Senior Consultant – Internal Medicine, Apollo Hospitals (1995–2012)
● ICU Physician – Apollo Chennai (1987–1989)
● Senior Resident – Internal Medicine, LNJP Hospital (1978–1981)
● 39+ years of experience in Internal Medicine
● Involved in medical teaching and training
Specialty & Interests
● Internal Medicine
● Geriatric Medicine
● Infectious Diseases
● Autoimmune Disorders
● Diabetes Management
● Chronic Kidney Disease
● Arthritis Treatment
● Multi-System Diseases
● Vaccination & Immunization
● Chronic Pain Management
Memberships
● Indian Medical Association (IMA)
● Delhi Medical Council
● Delhi Medical Association (DMA)
● Medical Council of India (MCI)
● Member – Vigilare (Drug Safety Monitoring Body)
Education & Training
● MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
● MD (Medicine) – Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
● Training in ICU and Internal Medicine care
● Involved in DNB teaching programs
Honors & Awards
● 39+ years of clinical experience
● Senior leadership role at Medanta
● Extensive ICU and critical care expertise
● Active role in medical education
● Contributor to drug safety monitoring
Treatments Offered
● Geriatric Care
● Diabetes Management
● Infectious Disease Treatment
● Autoimmune Disease Care
● Chronic Kidney Disease Care
● Arthritis Treatment
● IBS Management
● HIV Care Support
● Vaccination Services
● Chronic Disease Managemen
