Dr. Sudarshan Hebri Ballal, Director of Manipal Institute of Nephrologyand Urology, India. As a renowned influencer in the Indian healthcare industry, Dr. Ballal has been part of Manipal Health Enterprises for over 20 years. His in-depth knowledge, expertise and passion towards the industry were instrumental in positioning Manipal Hospitals as one of the top healthcare enterprises. In addition to being a veteran Nephrologist, Dr. Ballal is also the Chairman of the Medical Advisory Board and Medical Director, Board of Director & Member of Management Committee of MHEPL and a Senate Member of Manipal University. He has also held several other portfolios internationally such as, the Adjunct Professor of Medicine at Manipal University, a Clinical Professor of Medicine at St. Louis University Medical Centre, Chairman of the Board at Stempeutics Research Pvt. Ltd., teacher/examiner in DNB Nephrology and examiner for the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), London.