Sneh Bhargava
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Imperial College School of Medicine (Fellowship in Diagnostic Radiology)
Medical academic
Sneh Bhargava | |
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| Born | (1930-06-23) 23 June 1930 (age 95) |
| Education | Lady Hardinge Medical College (MBBS) Imperial College School of Medicine (Fellowship in Diagnostic Radiology) |
| Occupations | Radiologist Medical academic |
| Known for | Widespread availability of CT machines in India |
| Notable work | The Woman Who Ran AlIMS: The Memoirs of a Medical Pioneer[1] |
| Title | Director, AIIMS New Delhi |
| Term | 1984-1990[2] |
| Predecessor | Prof. (Dr.) H. D. Tandon[2] |
| Successor | Prof. (Dr.) S. K. Kacker[2] |
| Board member of | AIIMS New Delhi |
| Honours |  Padma Shri |
Sneh Bhargava is an Indian radiologist, medical academic and a former director and Professor Emeritus of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.[3] Born in 1930, she is a former vice president[4] and an elected Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India, one of the premier scientific societies in India.[3] She has delivered several keynote addresses[5] and has been part of medical ethics related investigations of the National Medical Commission.[6][7] After superannuation from AIIMS, she works at Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital in Mayur Vihar Phase 3, New Delhi.[8] The Government of India awarded her the fourth highest civilian award of the Padma Shri, in 1991.[9] She played a major role in the unsuccessful attempt to revive Indira Gandhi right after the latter's assassination attempt.[10]
References
- ↑ "In 1958, Sneh Bhargava was one of India's first female radiologists. At 95, she is India's oldest female author". Vogue India. 23 May 2025. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- 1 2 3 "Ex-Directors, AIIMS New Delhi". 8 May 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- 1 2 "NASI Fellow". National Academy of Sciences, India. 2015. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
- ↑ "Recent Past Officers". National Institute of Sciences, India. 2015. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
- ↑ "Keynote address". All Events. 2015. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
- ↑ "MCI to hold probe in drug trial case". Times of India. 12 January 2012. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
- ↑ Ada Scupola (2009). Providing Telemental Health Services after Disasters: A Case Based on the Post-Tsunami Experience. Idea Group Inc. ISBN 9781605666464.
- ↑ "ND TV profile". ND TV. 2015. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
- ↑ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ Documentary on Indira Gandhi's assassination-7, 11 August 2012, retrieved 3 October 2021
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