Dr. Uma Nambiar is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon and seasoned healthcare administrator with over 30 years of experience across Indian, African, and Sri Lankan healthcare ecosystems. Currently serving as the CEO of the Bagchi-Parthasarthy Hospital at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, she is leading the establishment of a state-of-the-art, 800-bed “smart hospital” focused on clinical research, MedTech innovation, and AI/ML applications in healthcare. She is also the Chairperson of the Digital Health India Association (DHIA) and serves as an Independent Director on the board of the Hemas Group of Hospitals in Sri Lanka.
Throughout her career, Dr. Nambiar has held several prestigious leadership roles, including CEO of Global Hospitals, Regional Director at Fortis Healthcare, and Chief of Neurosurgery at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute. A graduate of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) with an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi, she has also served as a technical advisor to the Ministry of Health in Djibouti. Her expertise lies in strategic planning, hospital commissioning, and process standardization, with a passionate focus on using technology to democratize healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes globally. Her dual expertise in neurosurgery and hospital administration allows her to bridge the gap between clinical necessity and operational efficiency. Her leadership in “smart hospital” innovation provides amAI Global with a blueprint for integrating AI and ML into our physical health centers and mobile units.