Balasubramanian Mahadevan
doctor in mumbai
saifee hospital
Balasubramanian Mahadevan is a member of:
Could you tell us briefly about your family background?
I am a Tamilian born and brought up in Mumbai.My father is retired from an Insurance Company Mother an Housewife.I have 1 Brother and 3 Sisters.My immediate Family has my WIFE AND 2 Sons aged 18 and 10
Done Differently:
Probably I WOULD HAVE TAKEN UP COMMERCE AND DONE management from one of the IIMS.Now I am still aspiring for higher qualifications like Phd in Business Management.Like they say I am happy with what I am but like they learning never stops
Required Reading:
I am a Hospital Administrator working as as CEO in a Hospital.For newcomers I would recommend that they first make up their mind they are really interested and focussed in the field.They can access various books like BM SAKHALKAR For Hospital admn,Kunders for Hospital Planning and other routine Book
Career Profile:
My Current Role is that of a Chief Executive(ceo) of the Organization.This Role entails overall resp[onsibility of the whole Hospital including Medical,Non Medical,Finance,Purchase etc.I am responsible for managing everybody else.Whereas in My earlier jobs I was responsible only for Medical Depts.
Changes In The Professional Environment:
The Professional Environment has changed considerably because now the focus is on the Patient.With increasing competition and patient awareness it is necssary for all of us to ensure that patient gets proper service at all levels and all Departments.The Quality of Care given to patient is valued
Prized Accomplishment(s):
After I have joined the CURRENT SeT UP i HAVE STARTED ACADEMIC COURSES FOR DOCTORS AND SET UP QUALITY PROTOCOLS,We are going is for ISO-Accreditation
Plans For The Future:
In a couple of years I would visualize myself as a CEO OF SOME CORPORATE Hospital
Growth Strategy:
I am constantly updating myself through internet ,Journals,Books.I am doing my M-PHIL in Business Administration from DY PATIL INSTITUTE New Bombay.I am also attending Conferences on Hospital Management where you get achance to meet and hear Industry Leaders
Working Life Management:
I ensure that I don't carry work home,Once I reach Home i try and spend time with my wife and Children.I also spend time on my Hobbies like writing,netsurfing,Reading,Music,Sports like Cricket
The Journey So Far:
I have worked in various Tertiary Care Hospitals some of them were Corporate.So FAR SO GOOD.I guess your work can take you places its the hard work and sincerity which counts.
Role Model:
There are a number of Role MOdels,But I am inspired by Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar who carries himself so effortlessly,is an epitome for the Youth of the World and has achieved all his success due to unstinted hardwork and determination
The Decisions That Matter
First of all Decision to join Medicine.Then after 15 years of Successful Practice to shift into Medical Administration
Other Thoughts:
I feel you cannot plan everything in Life but if you are industrious and Focussed on the Current Task at hand you can go places
Job Profile:
I am currently working as Chief Executive Officer in a Hospital in Mumbai.My Role entails responsibility for the overall Administration and all the Departments of the Hospital,Profit and Loss of the Hospital,future growth of the Hospital,Project Planning