Dr (Capt) Sandeep Sharma is a seasoned healthcare leader and the Chief Executive Officer of Manipal HealthMap, where he has been steering the company’s ambitious expansion and strategic transformation in India’s diagnostics landscape. With a rich and diverse career spanning clinical practice, healthcare operations, and business leadership, Dr Sharma combines deep sector knowledge with a strategic vision geared towards accessible, high-quality diagnostics across the country.

Dr Sharma’s professional journey is marked by a strong foundation in clinical and healthcare management, beginning with his early career as a Captain in the Indian Army Dental Corps, where he developed a disciplined approach to healthcare services. He subsequently transitioned into leadership roles across healthcare enterprises, including board advisory positions and CEO/MD roles in fertility and hospital operations, giving him a multi-faceted view of both patient care and organisational growth.

Since assuming the CEO role at Manipal HealthMap in April 2021, Dr Sharma has been focused on scaling the organisation into a leading integrated diagnostics provider within the larger Manipal Group. Under his leadership, the company has pursued strategic acquisitions — most notably the full acquisition of Hyderabad-based Medcis PathLabs, significantly expanding Manipal HealthMap’s footprint to more than 100 centres across 16 states and a customer base exceeding 50 lakh — reinforcing its position as a major player in India’s diagnostics ecosystem.

Driven by a mission to blend advanced technology with accessible, affordable healthcare services, he has championed efforts to integrate cutting-edge diagnostic capabilities with robust operational infrastructure, encompassing radiology, pathology, and laboratory services that cater to B2C, B2B, and institutional segments.

Dr Sharma’s leadership ethos emphasises quality, innovation, and team-driven execution. Beyond growth and acquisitions, he advocates for professional wellbeing and holistic leadership within the healthcare industry, reflecting a thoughtful balance between organisational performance and personal health in demanding roles.

His career exemplifies a blend of clinical insight, strategic expansion, and an enduring commitment to elevating diagnostic access and standards in India, positioning Manipal HealthMap as a trusted and forward-looking healthcare brand.