Apollo clinicians & faculty featured in Stanford’s 2025 global list of top 2% scientists

New Delhi: Twelve eminent clinicians and researchers from the Apollo Hospitals Group have earned a place in Stanford University’s 2025 Global List of the Top 2% Scientists, a recognition that celebrates their exceptional contributions to medical science and research.

Compiled annually by Stanford University in collaboration with Elsevier, the Global List identifies the top 2% of scientists worldwide based on standardized citation indicators across multiple disciplines. This recognition reflects Apollo Hospitals’ sustained focus on clinical research, academic collaboration, and medical innovation across its network of hospitals and institutions, reinforcing its reputation as a leader in scientific excellence within India’s healthcare ecosystem.

Expressing pride in this achievement, Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd., said, “We are immensely proud of our clinicians and researchers who have been featured in Stanford University’s Global List of the Top 2% Scientists. Behind every achievement like this are individuals who bring passion, perseverance, and purpose to their work. Our clinicians and researchers exemplify our belief that care and innovation go hand in hand. It is a proud moment for Apollo and for Indian healthcare.”

Dr. Anupam Sibal, Group Medical Director of Apollo Hospitals Group, added, “Academics and research are central to our mission statement. In 2024, 1,047 papers were published by our reputed faculty in journals across the world.”

The clinicians and researchers honoured in this year’s global ranking represent diverse specialisations and institutions within the Apollo Group, including Dr. Debanjan Banerjee (Psychiatry, Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals, Kolkata); Dr. (Prof.) Raju Vaishya and Dr. (Prof.) Rajesh Malhotra (Orthopedics, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi); Dr. Anil Keith D’Cruz (Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai); Dr. Arvind Bagga (Pediatric Nephrology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi); Dr. Sushil Kabra (Pediatric Pulmonology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi); Dr. S.V.S. Deo (Surgical Oncology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi); Dr. Punit Sharma (Nuclear Medicine, Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals, Kolkata); Dr. Sushma Bhatnagar (Palliative Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi); Dr. Abhishek Vaish (Orthopedics, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi); Dr. Suchitra Ranjit (Pediatric Intensive Care, Apollo Children’s Hospital, Chennai); and Dr. Shaik Jakeer (Mathematics, The Apollo University, Chittoor).

With this recognition, Apollo Hospitals further cements its role at the confluence of clinical practice, education, and research — reaffirming its mission to drive innovation and scientific excellence in healthcare, both in India and globally.