Dr. Rajendra C. Mishra
By NCM & R.Ganapathy
“Successful People Always Have 2 Things On Their Lips Smile & Silence. Smile To Solve The Problems & Silence To Avoid The Problems!”
This is the status message in the Gmail account of Dr. Rajendra C. Mishra who is the Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist & the first Medical Director of YIACO APOLLO Medical center in Kuwait. His stoic countenance and ever smiling face radiate the fact that he practices what he preaches. He quotes - Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny
He enthusiastically shares the details about himself and his family. Though their family hailed from Rajasthan, Dr. Mishra’s father, Shri C.L. Mishra was the Joint President (Finance) in the Birla Group at Bombay. Later the family settled down in Gujarat. Speaking about his family Dr. Rajendra recalls “I have 3 siblings, 2 brothers and 1 sister. Our father was very keen that one of us should devote our life to serving the people and society. While my brothers and sister chose other professions, I chose the medical profession. I do not consider this as a mere profession but a great opportunity to serve the people and the society and am proud that I have been able to fulfill my father’s dream”.
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“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” |
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After completing his graduation from B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad in 1978, he went on to do his Diploma and Post-graduation in 1982 with honours. He did his Senior Residency in the Civil Hospital, which with its bed capacity of more than 2150 beds is the biggest hospital complex in Asia.
Subsequently, though he was offered lucrative posts in the public sectors, he was not keen to seek an employment in a clinic or hospital, as he had the drive, enthusiasm and courage to take up significant challenges and meet them head on. The choices we make, and the chances we take, determine our destiny.
This resulted in his acquiring a piece of land and setting up multi-speciality Samjuba Hospital in partnership with his class mates, which was a new concept in those days. This was a very successful venture since the hospital offered a wide range of medical facilities and was first such combined venture in those days when corporate ventures were non-existent and people had to take recourse to government or charitable hospitals for composite care in same complexes.
At that time Dr. Mishra was also a Hon. Assistant Professor in the Medical College. After a few years he partnered in Polyclinic in Rameshwar area where he served the underprivileged segment of the society. In the next 3 years, he partnered with doctors in the Chandramani Hospital in a posh area to also serve the elite of the society. Thereafter, he associated himself with Sanjeevani Multispecialty Hospital in Vastrapur area which was followed by a Satellite unit in Ranchara. All these ventures met with a big success.
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“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” |
That was the time Apollo Hospital was being set up in Ahmedabad and Dr. Mishra was invited to join the team. Simultaneously, Dr. Mishra got an invitation from Apollo Medical center which was being set up in Kuwait in collaboration with YIACO group.
At least 4 consultants are required to start a hospital. In that team, Dr. Mishra took up the important responsibility of being a Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatologist at Yiaco Apollo Medical Centre, Kuwait in 2004 and subsequently its Deputy Director. Years of hard work and dedication resulted in the growth of the Medical center and Dr. Mishra was elevated to the position of a Director. Dr. Mishra has been honoured by YIACO management for his contribution to phenomenal growth registered by the hospital.
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“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...” |
Dr. Mishra’s strengths are sincerity, honesty with self and with his profession, excellent customer and patient relationship and high standards of integrity and dedication to his work. He is available for medical consultation and service 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
His mobile is always switched on and he takes all his calls with a smiling face and is ever ready to answer his call of duty at any time. His position has also given him an opportunity to hone his administrative skills and he has been able to provide a management structure which has attracted a number of qualified doctors to the hospital.
The success story of Apollo Medical center has resulted in recognition and a demand of Indian doctors in the private sector, so they can also replicate the story. Prior to this the major thrust of Indian doctors was more in Public hospitals and clinics.
Dr. Mishra has very pleasant manners and is very easy to socialize with. The penchant for public service runs in his veins. The experience of setting up a number of hospitals has stood him in good stead. His main strength is his ability to combine his responsibilities towards medical profession and his administrative skills.
He is ever ready to share his knowledge and experience and guides lots of youngsters in the profession and other entrepreneurs who have set similar ventures. He is associated with a number of charitable organizations in India to whom he provides free medical assistance.
Owing to his medical skills, experience and yeoman service to the society in Kuwait, he was elected as Secretary Community Welfare and Public Relations & Membership of Indian Doctor’s Forum in Kuwait and served this organization for 4 years.
During this period the Forum made rapid strides and conducted a number of health camps, school health programs & meet the specialist programs. He continues to be in its executive committee.
Reading is a hobby that Dr. Mishra pursues. He so well read that he can talk on any subject under the sun including specialized topics like Finance, Politics. Sports, Technology, Computers. His knowledge and ability to converse with authority on diverse subjects makes him a valuable asset in any meetings.
He was instrumental in developing his own windows based software for pediatrics, a couple of decades ago, when only couple of cumbersome Dos based medical software’s were available.
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“Remember that nobody makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who help you.” |
His wife Mrs. Renuka with a MBA in Human Resources, a big source of strength for Dr. Mishra, had worked as a School Administrator in India. She worked in Apollo Hospital in Kuwait also. She is a very talented artiste with a B. Music degree. She is a dancer and a vocalist. She has won innumerable prizes and awards for sports, music and dance. During her tenure the school had the honour of receiving award for the Best School in the country.
Dr. Mishra and Mrs. Renuka have two children. Daughter Neha, an Engineer with Masters in Finance from prestigious institutes, is a brilliant student and always a topper in all her academic career. She is a CFA Charter. She has won a legion of awards in both academic and cultural fields.
She has been a crowning glory in the family. She is married to Manhar, an equally brilliant Engineer and financial wizard, who after completing his engineering has done his masters in USA and Finance Masters in prestigious Indian institutes. He is an avid sportsman and has participated in marathons and played many sports in in his illustrious academic career.
Son Rahul after completing his bachelors is pursuing Law (Hons.) degree from National Law University. He has done Diploma in Accounting for Finance, Certification in Fundamentals of International Law. He has interned at various prestigious national and international firms.
The following provides a panorama of Dr. Mishra’s profile, his achievements and also his associations with various social service initiatives.
He has provided honorary services to many charitable institutes during his illustrious career. Some of them are Kakadia Hospital run by Diamond Association, Girdharnagar Sarvajanik Clinic run by Ahmedabad Education Trust and Lions Club, Gomtipur Municipal Hospital, Rajasthan Hospitals.
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“Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it’s called the present.” |
He has presented number of scientific papers at various National & International Conferences. He has won awards for his contributions. He has not only written articles in medical books & journals but has contributed on diverse subjects like finance, Global Recession, Technology & Computers. His thesis on Chromosome Disorders in Children was first of its kind. He had been the Editor & Contributor in the book Practical Paediatrics for Practitioners. He was Editor of Journal Apexa & IAP state Journals. He had conducted the clinical study on Obesity as a Childhood marker of Adult Diseases at educational institutes in India.
He has been regular reviewer of the Book - Kuwait Today where he has written a number of articles on diverse subjects including global recession and its impacts. During his tenure as the President and Secretary of Indian academy of Paediatrics Ahmedabad & Gujarat he had conducted a record number of local, State, National Conferences.
He had chaired various sessions during the updates and conferences in Paediatrics. He was the Organizer and Coordinator for Reproductive and Child Health Workshop. He had been pioneer in the Pulse Polio Program, School Health Program, and Rational Paediatrics for Practitioners Program.
He was founder member of Acute Flaccid Paralysis Surveillance Committee. He was the member of National health committee which decided the health program for India .He was the Trainer for Rational Paediatrics for Practitioners, Reproductive and Child Health Programme, Paediatric advanced life Support Programme, School health program. He is Life Member of Indian Red Cross.
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” You've got to take the good with the bad, smile with the sad, love what you've got, and remember what you had. Always forgive, but never forget. Learn from mistakes, but never regret. |
He believes “To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and to endure the betrayal of false friends. To appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.
”Finally he says” Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is a beauty, admire it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a game, play it. Life is a promise, fulfill it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. Life is a song, sing it. Life is a struggle, accept it. Life is a tragedy, confront it. Life is an adventure, dare it. Life is luck, make it. Life is life, fight for it. “
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