The Doctor Who Believes in
Reducing Medicines,
Not Just Adding Them.
Senior Consultant Physician · Preventive & Metabolic Medicine · 23+ Years · New Delhi
Wiley Research Heroes Award, 2025
First & Only Indian to win this prestigious global recognition.
23+
Years Experience
150+
Research Papers
30
Countries Worked In
Top 2%
Doctors Globally
500+
Published Articles
In Dr. Lahariya's Own Words
Why I Became This Kind of Doctor
"I have spent more than two decades watching patients leave a clinic with more medicines than they came in with. I decided early on that I would be a different kind of doctor — one who tries to give back what disease takes away: good health, fewer pills, and more years."
My training began at Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, and continued at Lady Hardinge Medical College, where I completed my MD. I then went on to work with the World Health Organization — first in India, then in Africa, and later at WHO Headquarters in Geneva. I have worked with UNICEF, the World Bank, and several other UN agencies across nearly 30 countries.
But at some point, I felt the pull of the clinic — of one patient, one conversation, one health decision at a time. I returned to practice in Delhi with a clear purpose: to combine the science of prevention with the warmth of a family doctor. That is what Centre for Health is built on.
I believe that for most people with diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver, or obesity, the body has not failed — it has been let down by lifestyle. And lifestyle can be changed. That is why I invest deeply in every consultation: not just to prescribe, but to explain, to educate, and to build a plan that makes sense for your life.
— Dr. Chandrakant Lahariya, MD, DNB
First and Only Indian to win the prestigious Wiley Research Heroes Award, 2025
How Dr. Lahariya Practises Medicine
Medicines as last resort, not first.
Most lifestyle conditions can be managed — and often reversed — through targeted changes. He has helped more patients reduce their medicines than start new ones.
You deserve to understand your condition fully.
A consultation is never rushed. He explains what is happening in your body, what the options are, and what the evidence actually says.
Prevention is more powerful than treatment.
Every chronic disease has a window before it becomes irreversible. Dr. Lahariya's practice is built to help you find and act in that window.
Science and warmth are not opposites.
150+ publications meet genuine care for every person sitting across from him — research rigour combined with a calm, patient-friendly approach.
Qualifications & Training
Academic Credentials
A foundation built across India's finest institutions and the world's leading health organisations.
Degrees & Certifications
MBBS (2003)
Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi
MD — Community Medicine (2007)
Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
DNB — Social & Preventive Medicine (2009)
National Board of Examinations, Ministry of Health, Govt. of India
Certificate in Advanced Vaccinology (2011)
University of Geneva, Switzerland
Certificate in Advanced Vaccinology & Immunology (2012)
Institut Pasteur, Paris, France
Internationally Certified Metabolic Health Coach
Specialisation in cardiometabolic medicine and lifestyle intervention
Areas of Specialisation
Career Journey
Clinical Practice
Founder & Director, Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi. Specialist in metabolic health, disease reversal, second opinion consultations, and longevity medicine.
WHO · UNICEF · World Bank
15+ years with UN agencies across India, Africa (Brazzaville), and WHO HQ Geneva. Worked on vaccination, maternal & child health, universal health coverage in nearly 30 countries.
National Policy & Reform
Co-authored India's National Vaccine Policy 2011 & National Health Policy 2017. Contributed to Ayushman Bharat, Mohalla Clinics, Health & Wellness Centres, and NITI Aayog's New India strategy.
Awards & Recognition
Honours That Reflect a Career of Impact
Recognised nationally and globally for research excellence and real-world health impact.
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Wiley Research Heroes Prize, 2025
First & Only Indian recipient. Selected from 2,000+ global nominations. Category: Impact Beyond Academia — research that directly shapes public policy and health outcomes.
2%
Stanford Top 2% Global Researchers
Listed in Stanford University's global top 2% researchers (2020, 2021, 2022) in Clinical Medicine & Paediatrics.
12
ICMR Award, 2012
Indian Council of Medical Research's Dr. B.C. Srivastava Foundation Award for translating community-based research into public policy interventions.
WHO
WHO Certificate of Appreciation, 2014
Recognised by the World Health Organization for outstanding contributions to global public health programmes.
IPHA
Youngest Fellow — IPHA
Elected as the youngest-ever Fellow of the Indian Public Health Association — a recognition of early and sustained excellence.
150+
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Published in The Lancet Global Health, JACC, BMJ, and leading Indian & international medical journals. 300+ monographs & 500+ popular articles.
Published Books
Written for Everyone — Patient or Professional
Two landmark books that have shaped public health thinking — and helped patients take control of their health.
Till We Win
India's Fight Against the COVID-19 Pandemic · Penguin, 2020
Co-authored with Dr. Randeep Guleria (former Director, AIIMS New Delhi) and Dr. Gagandeep Kang. A definitive account of India's pandemic response, public health lessons, and the path forward. Widely recommended for policymakers, clinicians, and general readers.
Pill Free
You Don't Need Everything You Have Been Prescribed · Penguin Random House India
A definitive guide to safely reducing medicines you may not need — for conditions lifestyle changes can reverse. Published by Penguin Random House India.
The Thin Fat Indians
Why Millions of Indians Look Healthy but Aren't · Yoda Press
A practical guide to healthy weight, better metabolism, and lifelong fitness. Published by Yoda Press.
What Patients Say
Trusted Across Delhi NCR
Real consultations. Real outcomes.
"Dr. Lahariya took the time to thoroughly explain the causes and management of my blood pressure — ensuring I fully understood the plan before leaving."
— Patient, Hypertension Consultation
"He listens patiently and explains conditions in detail and simple language. An amazing doctor and a very good human being."
— Patient, Metabolic Consultation
"Dr. Lahariya has a lot of experience in diabetes management and is genuinely patient-friendly. Highly recommended."
— Patient, Diabetes Management
Ready to take control of your health?
Book a direct 1-on-1 consultation with Dr. Chandrakant Lahariya — in-clinic across Delhi NCR or online pan-India and internationally.