Dedicated to experts from the medical field, PTC Network organized ‘The PTC Medical Excellence Awards’ in recognition of their services.

The grand ceremony, which was organized at Hyatt in Chandigarh on September 8, aimed at expressing gratitude to doctors for their selfless services and recognizing their importance and value in society.

Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, the federal Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, was the chief guest while Vijay Kumar Sampla, Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, was the guest of honor.

As many as 30 doctors, including experts from Ayurveda and allopathy fields, and medical institutions were honoured on the occasion, PTC said in a statement.

Earlier, MD & President PTC Network Rabindra Narayan, while addressing the gathering, said, “Although governments must honour those who save precious lives, PTC Network has taken an initiative to convey its gratitude to the medical fraternity for selfless services.”

Greeting the gathering in Punjabi, Minister of State for Health Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar said, “Sat Sri Akal” and thanked doctors for their contribution to society.

She said Punjabis had won accolades in every field worldwide. The felicitation ceremony started with doctors striving to create a disease-free society through the ancient field of Ayurveda. In this category, Dr. Mandeep Verma, Dr. Deeksha, and Pannu Vaid were honored with the ‘Excellence Award’ for playing an important role in the field of Ayurveda in Punjab.

Yogesh Mittal and KK Mittal of Old Forest Ayurveda were honored with the ‘Best Innovation Ayurveda Award’. Kundan Kidney Care Centre (Ayurvedic) was awarded the ‘Best Services Kidney Care (Ayurvedic) Award’ for treating kidney diseases through Ayurveda.

The PGIMER, Chandigarh, was declared ‘Best Medical Institute of North India’ while Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amritsar, was felicitated with the ‘Best Charitable Medical Institute Award’.

Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Sangrur, was given the ‘Best Medical Institute for Cancer Award’. Amandeep Hospital, Amritsar, was honored with the ‘Excellence in Contribution – Orthopedics (North India)’ award for outstanding services in orthopedics. The award was received by Dr. Avtar Singh.

Dr. CS Pruthi of Capitol Hospital received the award of ‘Best Private Hospital, Cardio (Punjab)’ while Ivy Hospital was honored with the title of ‘Best Hospital Network’. Dr. Gurdaver Singh, who came especially from Fresno, USA, was honored with the ‘Special Recognition Award in Family Medicine and Care’.

A radiologist by profession, Dr. Varinder Garg from the PGIMER, Chandigarh, was honored with the ‘Best Services Radiology Award’. The award for ‘Best Administration Services (Hospital) in Tricity’ was given to Dr. Vipin Kaushal, who has been serving as Medical Superintendent and Head, Department of Hospital Administration, PGIMER, Chandigarh.

Dr. Manmohan Singh was awarded the title of ‘Best Cardiologist’, Patiala. Dr. Manmeet Batra was honored for her outstanding services in the field of ‘Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Dr. Raj Bahadur, who has dedicated his entire life to the service of mankind, was honored with ‘The Special Recognition Award’.

Former Director, PGIMER, Chandigarh, Dr. Jagat Ram was given the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Ashish Bhalla from PGIMER, Chandigarh, was felicitated for his outstanding services in ‘Emergency Medicine. Instrumental in instilling hope in patients suffering from the deadly disease of cancer, Dr. Harnoor Singh Pruthi was given the ‘Best Private Hospital Oncology Award’ for Capitol Hospital.

‘Best Path Lab Centre Award’ went to Jerath Path Lab and Allergy Testing Centre of Dr. Prashant Jerath. Simardeep Singh Chhabra, who has been contributing to the medical field through technology, was given an ‘Award of Honour’. Dr. KK Arora was honored for providing excellent services in the field of hair transplant. Having served as Director, of Health Services, in Chandigarh, Dr. G Dewan was honored with the ‘Best Health Services During Pandemic Award’. Dr. Parmjit Singh Walia was honored with the “Best Doctor-Skin (Tricity) Award’. Dr. Shubh Mohan Singh from the PGIMER, Chandigarh, was honored for his outstanding services in ‘Mental Health Management. Dr. Tarunpreet Singh Taneja was honored with ‘Excellence in Contribution -Ortho Award’ for his outstanding services.

Dr. Harpreet Kaur was felicitated with the award of ‘Best Dental Surgeon (Patiala)’. Dr. RS Bedi was awarded for best services in the field of pediatrics in Tricity. NHS Hospital was honored with the ‘Best Private Hospital – Multi-Specialty Services Award’. Dr. Arun Sharma was honored for outstanding services in anesthesia and pain management. Tera Tera Mission Charitable Hospital of HS Sabharwal was honored with the ‘Best Institute Social Service Award’ for catering to each section of society. Standup comedian Manpreet Singh tickled the funny bone of the audience, which was much appreciated. The event concluded with a mesmerizing performance by Nooran Sisters, a devotional Sufi singing duo.