Lahari Surapaneni- (MD, MHA)

Vice President - International Relations

Dr. Lahari Surapaneni is a Board-Certified General Surgeon and Plastic Surgeon, as well as a senior healthcare executive with international experience in hospital leadership and quality management. She serves as Chief Executive Officer of Sana Healthcare – International Operations and is the Chief Executive Officer of Bangalore Hospital and Bangalore Hospital at Kengeri. In the United States, she also serves as Chief Quality Officer at Carrollton Regional Medical Center in Texas, where she leads hospital quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives.

Dr. Surapaneni earned her Master of Health Administration (MHA) from the University of Southern California (USC), equipping her with advanced expertise in healthcare management and strategy. She is recognized for her ability to integrate evidence-based clinical practice with modern healthcare administration, building organizations that deliver both exceptional outcomes and deeply compassionate care. She brings a global perspective to Sana Healthcare, ensuring its hospitals combine operational excellence with a patient-centered ethos.

Key Achievements

• CEO of Bangalore Hospital and Bangalore Hospital at Kengeri, leading growth, modernization, and patient-centered expansion.

• Chief Executive Officer of Sana Healthcare – International Operations, guiding strategy and cross-border healthcare management.

• Chief Quality Officer at Carrollton Regional Medical Center (Texas), driving improvements in patient safety, compliance, and quality metrics.

• Dual Board Certification in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery.

• Holds a Master of Health Administration (MHA) from the University of Southern California.

• Experienced in healthcare innovation and hospital management across India and the United States.

• Advocates for holistic patient care, blending advanced medical technologies with an environment of compassion, empathy, and personalized attention.

• Leads initiatives that integrate international best practices in surgery, hospital quality, and operational management into locally rooted community healthcare systems.