Dr. Swaminathan C. is a frontline physician, social reformer, and humanitarian leader committed to bringing healthcare to underserved communities. He is the CEO & Founder of Doctor on Wheels and Chief Medical Officer of Shyamala Healthcare, leading initiatives that blend clinical excellence with compassionate community service. As Founder & Trustee of the Selvi Sudha Jehajit Public Charitable Trust, he has transformed home-based and affordable medical care in Madurai.

Over the years, Dr. Swaminathan has treated more than 40,000 beneficiaries, including over 700 COVID-positive patients, many of whom were elderly or unable to access traditional hospitals. His team’s exceptional home-care outcomes during the pandemic earned recognition for high recovery rates and dignified medical support.

Through Doctor on Wheels, he pioneered a mobile healthcare model delivering free consultations, chronic disease management, and elderly care, ensuring dignity for marginalized populations. At Shyamala Healthcare, he oversees a two-tier affordable hospital focused on ethics, transparency, and humane care, prioritizing patient welfare over commercial metrics.

A firm believer in service over status, Dr. Swaminathan chose to remain in India rather than pursue opportunities abroad, dedicating his career to vulnerable communities. His work exemplifies the integration of clinical expertise, visionary leadership, and human values, building systems that make healthcare accessible, affordable, and compassionate for all