In the mid 1990s when medical talent from India was pouring into the West in pursuit of promising careers, Dr. V.S.V. Prasad made a rare and profound choice — to return.
In the mid 1990s when medical talent from India was pouring into the West in pursuit of promising careers, Dr. V.S.V. Prasad made a rare and profound choice — to return. For him, the road to success didn’t lie in foreign corridors, but in the quiet promise of serving his people, especially the most vulnerable — children who looked to the future with hope but needed champions to stand by them.
An exceptional student from SV Medical College, Tirupati, Dr. Prasad graduated as the best outgoing student, earning numerous gold medals and top academic ranks. His pursuit of excellence continued at AIIMS, New Delhi — India’s premier medical institution — following this up with advanced training in newborn intensive care and children's intensive care medicine in the United Kingdom initially, followed by the United States of America. Along the way, he absorbed not just clinical mastery, but a deeper understanding that medicine is as much about feeling as it is about knowing. Upon his return to India in the late 1990s - he became the first formally trained Children's Intensive Care and Newborn Specialist from the Telugu states, with further advanced training in two developed countries .
It was in these institutions, he encountered pediatric care that was both technologically sophisticated and emotionally sensitive. “It wasn’t just about machines or protocols,” he reflects. “It was about how a child feels in a hospital. It was about the entire environment of care — the sounds, the colors, the kindness in every gesture.”
Despite the accolades and opportunities abroad, his heart remained anchored to India.
In the late 1990s, he returned to Hyderabad and, along with a small group of committed professionals, laid the foundation for Lotus Hospitals for Children after a seven years transitional experience in Hyderabad with two different organizations — an institution born from vision, empathy, and meticulous planning. Starting from scratch, Lotus was built to global standards in both infrastructure and intent, introducing NICUs that adhered to international protocols while never losing sight of the emotional journey of healing.
Dr. Prasad’s compassion transcends demographics. Whether caring for the children of business magnates, film stars, bureaucrats, armed forces personnel, or families from modest backgrounds, he brings the same blend of skill, understanding, and genuine love. To him, every child matters equally — a philosophy that has become Lotus’s soul.
The path wasn’t easy — public skepticism, infrastructural constraints, and financial challenges tested their resolve — but perseverance prevailed. Over nearly two decades, Lotus Hospitals, rebranding itself as Lotus - Women & Children’s Hospitals, grew into a network of four centers across Hyderabad (Kukatpally and Miyapur) and Visakhapatnam, each offering state-of-the-art pediatric and neonatal care alongside specialized Obstetrics and Gynaecology services under one roof.
More than an institution of healing, Lotus has become a revered academy. Many of today’s Children's Intensive Care and Newborn Specialists across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh trace their roots back to Dr. Prasad’s mentorship. A teacher of teachers, he has shaped not only skills but also values — compassion, humility, and excellence — in an entire generation of caregivers.
Parents adore him, grandparents consider him family, and countless children fondly call him "Doctor Uncle." As they grow, many return to seek his blessings upon entering college or embarking on life’s milestones. To the families who pass through Lotus’s doors, Dr. Prasad isn’t just a pediatrician — he becomes part of their story, a lifelong guide and friend.
Despite numerous accolades — including the Best Pediatrician Award, Golden Globe Tiger Award, and recognition among the 100 Most Impactful Healthcare Leaders — Dr. Prasad remains defined not by trophies, but by values worn proudly like lapels on his chest: academic brilliance, ethical leadership, compassion, and enduring humility.
He continues to work with the same compassion, pride, and gentle understanding that have always set him apart, designing child-centric spaces, mentoring young doctors, and inspiring healthcare models across India — all while staying true to the simple, profound calling that first brought him home.
Dr. Prasad’s story is not just about a doctor who came back. It’s about a doctor who became
family — and in doing so, created a ripple effect of transformation, touching countless lives through healing, teaching, and leading.
Sign-off: Lotus Hospitals is more than a medical institution — it is a movement, blossoming from the heart of a man who came home not to retire, but to reimagine care.
Dr. V.S.V. Prasad
MD Pediatrics(A.I.I.M.S)
F.R.C.P.C.H (UK)
Fellowship in Pediatrics, Critical Care & Neonatology(UK &USA)
Chief Executive Officer
Lotus Mother and Children's Hospitals
Chief Executive Officer.
Chief Consultant. Pediatrician Pediatric. Intensivist and
Neonatologist Lotus Women & Children's Hospitals
