The title of India's wealthiest medical professional is widely held by Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, a radiologist-turned-entrepreneur who founded Burjeel Holdings, building a massive international network of hospitals and healthcare facilities across the Middle East and India. Other prominent physician-entrepreneurs commanding multi-billion dollar and multi-crore valuations include Dr. Prathap C. Reddy (founder of Apollo Hospitals) and Dr. Devi Shetty (founder of Narayana Health).