Dr. Anureeta Wadhawan is an empowered woman who dons many hats. The Chairperson of I Can foundation (Delhi Chapter) is a compassionate and strong person, who finds time to serve the underprivileged along with a successful practice. Her unflinching efforts have been the cornerstone of helping hundreds of less fortunate people to reclaim their social, economic and political rights.
The Consultant Ophthalmologist cum MBA (hospital administration) and prominent social activist has always been motivated to serve and credits her supportive family with her success and fame. Her life changed once she realized that she was in a position to turn her life around in her own way by believing in herself. The drive to do more and succeed in her profession kept her passionate about her progress in both the social and medical field.
The recent Corona virus pandemic has brought her into the epicenter of the massive effort to contain the loss of lives. Dr. Wadhawan has forged to the fore by applying herself towards the service of afflicted patients, even when she is not from this field of medicine. Putting all thoughts of personal safety away from her mind, she has plunged into the war like situation with gusto.
The Corona Warriors, as they are called are battling the deadly disease at the forefront. Doctors are putting safety concerns aside and treating patients in every waking hour. Dr. Wadhawan is a shining beacon of hope for the underprivileged and she holds the torch for liberating the needy from pain and suffering. The exemplary perseverance she exhibits is the cynosure of many eyes.
She has been awarded many prestigious honors like The Atal Bihari Swasthya Samman 2019 and the Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award 2019. Doctor par excellence and a beautiful human being, Dr. Anureeta Wadhawan is a role model for every young girl that wants to dissolve gender barriers!