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Many doctors and experts in the medical field have been honored with Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri in the Padma Awards 2026. These doctors have made important contributions in the care and health care of newborn children, weak and serious patients. His work was not limited to the hospital only, but he also helped in increasing health awareness in the society and providing right treatment to the people.

Many winners saved patients' lives and improved health services through special projects and innovative methods. His efforts have increased the quality of services in both the hospital and the society. This award is being given to recognize his hard work and contribution. Let us know about them.

These people were awarded Padma Bhushan in the medical field

Shree Kallipatti Ramasamy Palaniswamy (Tamil Nadu):

A senior doctor from Tamil Nadu, who has served the medical field for a long time and has made special contributions to the care of newborn children, was awarded the Padma Bhushan.

Dr. Nori Dattatreyudu (United States of America):

Doctors working in America, who contributed to the health of weak and newborn children and received this honor for innovation in the medical field.

These people were awarded Padma Shri in the medical field.

Ms. Armida Fernandez (Maharashtra):

Senior pediatrician from Mumbai, who established Asia's first human milk bank. Awarded Padma Shri for his contribution in saving lives and improving the health of newborn and underweight children.

Shri Guduru Venkat Rao (Telangana):

Senior physician of Telangana, who improved health services and ensured better care for newborns and patients. Received Padma Shri award for increasing health awareness in the society.

Shri HV Hande (Tamil Nadu):

Senior doctor of Tamil Nadu, who gave commendable service in the medical field. Awarded Padma Shri for his contribution in providing health facilities to rural and vulnerable patients and in improving health.

Shri Kewal Krishan Thakral (Uttar Pradesh):

Experts from Uttar Pradesh, who ensured better health services for rural and vulnerable patients. Honored for significant contributions to the care of neonatal and adult patients.

Dr. Padma Gurmet (Ladakh):

Senior doctor from Leh, Ladakh, who contributed to improving health services in remote areas. Awarded Padma Shri for increasing access to rural and newborn patients.

Shri Palkonda Vijay Anand Reddy (Telangana):

Specialist from Telangana who made significant contribution in the care of newborn and vulnerable patients. Honored for improving healthcare services and ensuring patient safety.

Shri Prateek Sharma (United States of America):

Doctors working in America who contributed to medical innovation and health improvement. Received Padma Shri for improving the treatment and services of patients globally.Dr. Punniamurthy Natesan (Tamil Nadu):

Experts from Tamil Nadu, who contributed to improving health services in the medical field. Played an important role in the safety of newborn and weak patients.

Shri Rajendra Prasad (Uttar Pradesh):

Senior doctor of Uttar Pradesh, who made significant contribution to the health care of society and patients. Awarded for increasing access to health facilities in rural areas.

Shri Ramchandra Godbole and Ms. Suneeta Godbole (Chhattisgarh):

Doctor couple from Chhattisgarh, who contributed to health services for newborns and patients. Received Padma Shri for providing better medical care to rural and weaker sections.

Shri Saroj Mandal (West Bengal):

Senior doctor of West Bengal, who provided health services to rural and vulnerable patients. Honored for significant contributions to neonatal and adult care.

Shyam Sundar (Uttar Pradesh):

Specialist from Uttar Pradesh, who provided excellent service in the medical field and ensured patient care. Received Padma Shri for providing health facilities to rural and vulnerable people.

Dr. Suresh Hanagavadi (Karnataka):

Senior physician from Karnataka, who contributed to the care of newborn and vulnerable patients. Awarded for improving health services and increasing medical awareness in the society.

Newborn and contribution to society

These doctors did not limit themselves to treating patients and took new initiatives in the society and health sector. Many created special schemes for newborns, provided health services to remote areas and ensured the safety of mothers and children.

Human milk banks, newborn care centers and rural health services saved thousands of lives. Their efforts improved the quality of health services both in the hospital and in the society. This is the main reason for his Padma Awards.