Jalandhar native nominated for Queen Victoria award

JALAN DHAR, FEBRUARY 27

Dr Alka Mehta, hailing from Jalandhar, has been nominat- ed for the Queen Victoria Award in the UK for her con- tribution. Dr Mehta, founder of an international chain of skin and healthcare centres, situated in London, Mohali, Pathankot, Delhi, Bangalore and Kapurthala, was recog- nised for her work in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for diagnosis.

Her innovative AI-based self-diagnosis software in skincare revolutionised patient care by ensuring accu- rate diagnosis, appropriate medication and continuous monitoring. Her dedication to medical excellence earned her the Best Medical Prac- tices Award from the Euro- pean Medical Association in 2017. She was also honoured for establishing the first Digi- tal Dermatology and Laser Hospital in her home state.

After having earned her MD in Dermatology and VD from Medical College, Amritsar, she embarked on a journey of healthcare entrepreneurship, venturing into the UK market over two decades ago. Expressing her passion for providing affordable skin- care solutions in India, she emphasised her commitment to leveraging technology to benefit patients nationwide.

Renowned for her success in treating vitiligo and psoria- sis patients, Dr Mehta boasts a track record of over one mil- lion successfully treated patients worldwide. She said she aimed at bridging the gap in healthcare between the East and West by advocating for integration of technology into medical practice. – TNS