Our Founder Late Shri Kirtilal Mehta started Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre with the vision to provide unmatched healthcare services to the common Man. This vision was also shared by his wife Late Smt. Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta and hence the hospital was named after her.
Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust
Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust (LKMMT) is a Public Charitable Trust formed in 1978 by Late Shri Kirtilal Mehta. The trust not only manages Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre but also carries out numerous other charitable initiatives all over India.
Late Shri Kirtilal Manilal Mehta
Born in the small town of Palanpur on February 07, 1907, Shri Mehta joined his family business in Rangoon, Burma. Having lost his father at a very young age, circumstances led him to be independent and responsible. As a young man with great ambition, Mr. Mehta setup an independent business in Mumbai under his own name. He had a keen eye on business opportunities and was able to spot the potential in exporting diamonds to Europe. He pioneered the entry of the Indian community in Antwerp, Belgium. His exploits in the world of business earned him a lot of recognition and awards which include the prestigious “Office of the Order” honour by His Majesty The King of Belgium in 1991, being the first ever Indian to receive it. Other notable awards include,
• Leading Exporter Award by Government of India
• Outstanding Exporter Award from the President of Israel
• Honour by King of Palanpur
Late Shrimati Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta
A woman of compassion, Smt. Mehta was a key driving force in setting up Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre. People looked up to her with great respect and bestowed a lot of love upon her, as she always strived for the betterment of the underprivileged.
Smt. Mehta strongly believed in Equality and that every child has a right to Education and Equal opportunity in life.
Late Shri Kishor Mehta
Shri Kishor Mehta conceptualized the hospital project and was instrumental in designing
and implementation of the Lilavati Hospital under the guidance of his father Shri
Kirtilal Mehta. Shri Kishor Mehta realizes his father dream, constructing Lilavati
Hospital as a beacon of resilience and determination. Under his visionary leadership,
Lilavati Hospital has soared to new heights establishing itself as one of the premier
healthcare institutions in India and across the globe. He had laid out further plans for
expanding Lilavati Hospital which are being implemented currently.
Smt. CHARU KISHOR MEHTA
Smt. Charu Mehta has been the heart and soul of Lilavati Hospital, continuing to
champion the vision she shared with her late husband, the Late Shri Kishor Mehta, who
passed away recently. Together, they laid the foundation of Lilavati Hospital in 1997,
with the dream of providing compassionate, world class healthcare to all. Since his
passing, Smt. Charu Mehta had steadfasty upheld their shared mission, ensuring that
their vision not only survives but thrives.
Her role in shaping Lilavati Hospital goes far beyond administration-she has infused the
institution with a culture rooted in empathy and selfless service. Under her leadership,
the hospital has grown into a beacon of hope for countless individuals, reflecting both
her and the Late Shri Kishor Mehta's belief that healthcare should be accessible to
everyone, regardless of their circumstances.
Through her unwavering dedication, Smt. Charu Mehta has ensured that Lilavati Hospital
remains not just a medical institution but a legacy of care and compassion, continuing
to touch lives and elevate the standard of healthcare in India.