Royal Global University to Honour Dr. Naresh Trehan with Honorary D.Sc. for Pioneering Contributions to Medicine

Guwahati: The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) will confer the Honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Honoris Causa upon Dr. Naresh Trehan, globally renowned cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgeon, and Chairman & Managing Director of Medanta – The Medicity, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to medicine and healthcare.

Dr. A.K. Pansari, Chancellor of Royal Global University, personally met Dr. Trehan at Medanta yesterday to extend the formal invitation to attend RGU’s 5th Convocation on October 31, 2025, and receive the Honorary Degree. Dr. Trehan has graciously accepted the honour.

“This is a moment of immense pride not only for Royal Global University but also for the entire Northeast region,” said Dr. Pansari. “We are privileged to honour a medical visionary whose dedication, expertise, and service to humanity have set new benchmarks in healthcare. Conferring this degree is our way of celebrating his remarkable journey and inspiring future generations.”

With over 48,000 successful open-heart surgeries to his credit, Dr. Trehan is widely regarded as a pioneer in advancing cardiac care in India. He is the recipient of the Padma Bhushan, one of the nation’s highest civilian awards, and the Dr. B.C. Roy Award from the Medical Council of India.

In 1988, Dr. Trehan founded the Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre (EHIRC) in New Delhi, serving as its Director and Chief Cardiovascular Surgeon. In 2009, he established Medanta – The Medicity in Gurgaon, now one of India’s largest multi-specialty hospitals. Under his leadership as Chairman of Global Health Private Ltd., Medanta has become a model for integrated healthcare, combining cutting-edge technology with traditional and holistic therapies.