Richest Indian Doctor: Do you know who the richest Indian doctor, and where he studied MBBS? The answer might surprise you. Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, a boy from Kerala with big dreams, studied MBBS in India before building one of the UAE’s largest healthcare empires. His journey from a young medical student to a billionaire NRI entrepreneur is a powerful story of ambition, courage, and vision.
Dr Shamsheer Vayalil grew up believing that the world had more to offer than what he saw around him.
Born on 11 January 1977 into a business family, he completed his MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, and later earned his MD in Radiology from Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai. After his degrees, he moved to Abu Dhabi in 2004 and began working as a radiologist at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City.
His entrepreneurial instincts started seeing a future where he would own and operate his own hospital. His ambition soon turned into action.
In 2007, with initial financial support from his father-in-law, Gulf retail magnate M.A. Yusuff Ali, he launched his first healthcare venture, LLH Hospital in Abu Dhabi. This laid the foundation for what would later become one of the most respected healthcare empires in the Middle East.
Join NEET News 2025 Over the years, Dr Shamsheer expanded his vision and built Burjeel Holdings, a healthcare network that now stands as one of the most trusted brands in the UAE and Oman.
He created a system that includes over 39 hospitals and medical centers, 20 hospitals spread across three countries, and more than 23 medical centers supported by a workforce of 13,000 healthcare professionals.
His leadership turned Burjeel into a symbol of quality, advanced medical care, and patient-first values.
As he diversified, he expanded his portfolio beyond hospitals, leading companies such as Ziva, Keita, RPM, LifePharma, Lakeshore Hospital, and the Educare Institute.
Even with rapid business growth, he remained deeply committed to humanitarian causes. He donated Rs 1.75 crore worth of medical equipment during Kerala’s Nipah virus outbreak, pledged Rs 6 crore to support families of medical students who died in the Air India plane crash, and contributed AED 12 million (Rs 27.2 crore) to the UAE’s ambitious ‘One Billion Meals Initiative’ to fight global hunger.
Today, Dr Shamsheer Vayalil stands as India’s richest doctor, attested by his impressive ranking of 57th on the Forbes India Rich List 2023, with a net worth of $3.7 billion (Rs 30,770 crore).
As Dr. Shamsheer continues to expand his global footprint, he remains committed to strengthening India’s healthcare ecosystem as well.
Through strategic investments, partnerships, and the development of world-class facilities like Lakeshore Hospital, he aims to bridge the gap between global standards and local access.
His initiatives in medical education, skill development, and healthcare innovation reflect his belief that India has the potential to become a global medical hub. By nurturing talent, encouraging research, and prioritizing patient-centered care, he hopes to inspire a new generation of doctors and healthcare leaders who can carry forward his mission of transforming lives.
His journey, More than wealth, reflects the power of hard work, a difinite purpose, and a desire to make a difference in society. He is not just a story of personal success but a roadmap for Indian youth who aspire to build a future driven by purpose, integrity, and impact.
From a small town in Kerala to the global healthcare stage, he continues to inspire millions by proving that big dreams, when matched with grit and compassion, can create legacies that transform lives.
