Our Founders
SRI DANDU SIVA RAMA RAJU
CHAIRMAN – SLG GROUP & KATRIYA GROUP
GUIDED BY VISION, GROUNDED IN COMPASSION
THE VISIONARY BEHIND SLG HOSPITALS
Founder of SLG Hospitals and the Katriya Group, Sri Dandu Siva Rama Raju blends entrepreneurship with social responsibility. His journey reflects a vision to make world-class healthcare accessible, ethical, and patient-first.
FROM HOSPITALITY TO HEALTHCARE
Born in Andhra Pradesh, Sri Raju began his career in hospitality, establishing Katriya Hotels & Towers-one of Hyderabad’s first luxury landmarks. Over time, the Katriya Group expanded into real estate, infrastructure, and social initiatives. Guided by the same values of quality and service, he later ventured into healthcare, earning recognition for entrepreneurship, regional development, and healthcare leadership.
BUILDING INSTITUTIONS WITH PURPOSE
Sri Raju’s vision has shaped SLG Hospitals into more than just a centre of treatment — it is an institution built on trust, safety, and compassion, focusing on:
- Expanding access to advanced multi-specialty care
- Driving community health initiatives and rural outreach
- Embedding ethical practices and strong clinical governance
- Building inclusive systems that combine excellence with affordability
A COMMITMENT BEYOND BUSINESS
Deeply committed to philanthropy, Sri Raju drives initiatives such as free health camps, subsidised treatments, rural healthcare outreach, and preventive awareness programmes. For him, healthcare is not merely a service-it is a responsibility to uplift and empower communities.
DR. AJEENKYA D Y PATIL
EDUCATIONIST • ENTREPRENEUR • HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE
GUIDED BY INNOVATION, GROUNDED IN LEGACY
Leading the ADY Patil Group, Dr. Ajeenkya D Y Patil blends entrepreneurship with academic vision. His mission is to build institutions that advance innovation, research, and compassionate care.
Son of Padmabhushan Dr. D Y Patil, he has earned recognition for educational innovation, global collaborations, and progressive university leadership, while continuing the family’s deep commitment to education and healthcare.
DRIVING EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE FORWARD
As Chancellor of Ajeenkya D Y Patil University and leader across the group’s foundations, his focus includes:
- Expanding education and healthcare platforms
- Linking academics with clinical practice
- Developing leadership and entrepreneurship among future professionals
A GLOBAL DIMENSION
As Honorary Consul General for the Republic of Guyana in India, Dr. Patil fosters international relations and cultural exchange, widening the global outlook of the group.
IMPACT ON HEALTHCARE
By bridging academics, research, and clinical services, Dr. Patil strengthens standards of care while shaping the next generation of skilled healthcare professionals.