1. Air Marshal (Dr) ANIL BEHL AVSM (Retd)
Mobile: + (91) 882-664-3355| Email: anilbehl@yahoo.com
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Application for the post of Consultant
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Synopsis
An accomplished plastic surgeon & skilled manager with 38 years of experience. Excelled in the field of Burns care,
complex reconstructive and aesthetic surgeries. Carried out as well as guided extensive research in India & in USA
in the fields of Plastic Surgery as well as Aerospace Medicine. Excelled as an administrator in the organized Health
Care Delivery System of the Armed Forces, rose to the position of the Director General of Medical Services of Indian
Air Force. Awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) by President of India in 2010 for contributions of an
exceptional nature. Appointed Honorary Surgeon to President of India in 2013.
Currently Group Medical adviser – Innovation & Clinical Excellence for the Apollo Group of hospitals
CORE COMPETENCIES
Complex Reconstructive Surgery Hand Surgery Craniofacial Surgery Burns care Aerospace Medicine▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
▪ Medical Education and University Teaching Teacher, Guide & Examiner for MS (Surgery) & M Ch (Plastic Surgery)▪
Specialized Patient Care Programmes Quality & safety in▪ ▪ Healthcare Management Applied Research▪
KEY SKILLS
 Well rounded personality. Qualified as a plastic surgeon, then excelled in hospital management, did
diploma in Alternate dispute resolution & did short courses in non-executive directorship and in mass
management
 Surgical Expertise – A sought after surgeon for complex plastic surgical operations & aesthetic surgery.
Headed three surgical Depts. as the Professor & HOD. Guided several PG students for MS as well as M Ch
programs. Examiner for RGUHS Karnataka, MUHS Maharashtra & National Board of Examinations.
 Patient Care – Conceptualized & implemented the “Patient Safety” program across all medical
establishments of Indian Air Force. Seasoned knowledge of advanced medical principles, methods and
techniques.
 Distinctions – As Commandant & Principal of the largest tertiary care hospital of Air Force, led the team to
win the prestigious “Raksha Mantri Trophy” ( for Best Armed Forces Hospital) twice (unprecedented) in 2009
and 2011. Appointed as Honorary Surgeon to the President of India in Jan 2013.
 Aerospace Medicine and disaster management –Focused on medical evaluation, preventive care and
operational support to optimize the performance of aviators & future astronauts. Developed the national
protocols for Casualty evacuation by Air. Planned disaster management teams of the IAF.
 Management – Credited with a certification in Independent Directors Course. Professional experience &
insight into the issues affecting the health care providers across various echelons of an organized health care
system. Proven ability to direct organizational operations & team building, staff performance & clientele
satisfaction.
Honours and Affiliations
nPresident of Indian Society of Aero Space Medicine July 2012 – Sep 2014
nExecutive Member of the National Association of Plastic Surgeons of India 2003 – 2005
nLife Member, Association Of Plastic Surgeons Of India Since 1997
nLife Member, Association Of Surgeons Of India Since 1991
CAREER HISTORY
MANAGERIAL
nGroup Medical Advisor Innovation & Clinical excellence, Apollo Group of hospitals Jan 2015 - current
Conceptualizing & executing new ideas & monitoring quality & patient safety for the group
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2. nDirector General of Medical Services (Air) Jul 2012 – Sep 2014
Medical Adviser to Chief of the Air Staff on all matters related to health of Air Force personnel. Framing &
implementing policies & enabling execution of healthcare programmes across all units
nCommandant, Command Hospital Air Force, Bangalore Jun 2009 – Jun 2012
Executive & administrative decision making. Managing all the hospital activities from patient care, to vendor
management as well as HR for the staff. Designing & executing training programs for PG’s, Interns, Nurses as
well as paramedics.
nAir Officer Commanding, 7 Air Force Hospital Oct 2008 – Jun 2009
Executive & administrative decision making. Managing all the hospital activities from patient care, to vendor
management as well as HR for the staff.
nPrincipal Medical Officer, Eastern Air command Apr 2008 – Oct 2008
Executive & administrative responsibility of medical establishments under Eastern Air Command
Clinical
nConsultant, Prof & HOD Surgery & Plastic Surgery Jan 2007 – Apr 2008
nSenior Adviser & Prof Surgery & Plastic Surgery Nov 2001 – Dec 2006
nClassified Specialist Plastic Surgery in Indian Air Force May 1992 – Oct 2001
nClassified Specialist General Surgery in Indian Air Force Dec 1985 – May 1992
nPrimary Health Care Physician in Indian Air Force Dec 1976 – Dec 1983
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
nPrincipal, Command Hospital, Bangalore (Post Graduate Teaching Institute) June, 2009- June 2012
nProfessor of Surgery with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore 1998 – Present
nProfessor of Plastic Surgery AFMC, Pune & Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Aug 2005 – Dec 2006
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
nM.Ch (Plastic) University of Pune 1992
nMS in General Surgery University of Pune 1985
nMBBS University of Pune 1975
Professional Development
nDiploma in Alternate Dispute Resolution from Institute for Advanced Legal Studies, Pune Mar 2014
nMass Media communication course for senior officers from JNU New Delhi Jan 2013
nIndependent Directors Course from IMT Ghaziabad Mar 2008
nResearch Fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery at Providence hospital USA (14 months) 1994 – 1995
nSHO/Visiting Registrar Plastic Surgery at Chepstow & Wordsley, UK (13 months) 1993 – 1994
nMedical Paratrooper with special training in providing medical aid in airborne carriage of casualties
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Age: 61 Years | Nationality: Indian
References available on request
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