Founder Director
Dr. M.R. Vidhya, Chief Physician & Diabetologist, is the founder director of the Centre. She is well-experienced in the field of Diabetology and has been practising for over two decades. A state topper in Tamil Nadu Board exams, she completed her under graduation (M.B.B.S) in Madurai Medical College. She completed her post-graduation (D.N.B) in Internal Medicine from Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, where she was in charge of various academic activities. She was the editor of the medical bulletin for a few years. Dr. Vidhya received advanced training in Diabetology from Prof. Dr. Seshiah, gaining rich experience in treating diabetes-related and other medical emergencies.
With the number of diabetic patients growing, Dr. Vidhya felt the need for a comprehensive diabetic care centre. She established M.V.R. Medical Centre, named in remembrance of her father Dr. M. V. Rajagopalan, with a vision to provide excellent medical care to the people of Puducherry and nearby districts.
Dr. M.R. Vidhya has undergone training courses conducted by the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI), Steno Diabetes Centre, and World Health Organization. Her articles have been published in many well-known medical journals, including the Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. She has co-authored articles for the API Textbook of Medicine. She has also been the principal investigator in several nation-wide studies on insulin therapies and OHA drugs.
Her firm belief in the adage 'Prevention is better than cure' is signified in the Centre's motto. Dr. Vidhya provides dedicated diabetes education services and dietary counselling. She has been a guest speaker in medical colleges, schools, and forums in and around Puducherry. Dr. Vidhya has released a DVD in Tamil as well as writes articles to educate the people about diabetes mellitus.
Dr. Vidhya firmly believes in giving back to the society. A trustee of Dr. M.V. Rajagopalan Memorial Trust, she has been conducting several free medical camps throughout the year since the inaugartion of the Centre.