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Dr. Arvinder Singh’s Inspirational Journey from Disability to Success
Dr. Arvinder Singh, the CEO of Udaipur Arth Diagnostic Center, is a name that needs no introduction today. He has earned global recognition through his work and qualifications. His life journey is an inspiring story of perseverance and triumph, as he overcame polio to become a leader in healthcare.
A Life-Changing Event
Dr. Arvinder Singh suffered from polio and was unable to walk until the 9th grade. He missed receiving the polio drops (two drops of life) and was surrounded by doctors throughout his early life due to frequent surgeries on his legs. These interactions with doctors influenced him to pursue a medical career. He felt that empathy was lacking in his treatment and believed that becoming a doctor would enable him to better understand and help others.
A Life-Changing Event
Dr. Arvinder Singh suffered from polio and was unable to walk until the 9th grade. He missed receiving the polio drops (two drops of life) and was surrounded by doctors throughout his early life due to frequent surgeries on his legs. These interactions with doctors influenced him to pursue a medical career. He felt that empathy was lacking in his treatment and believed that becoming a doctor would enable him to better understand and help others.
From Patient to Doctor
Interestingly, Dr. Singh completed his MBBS from the same hospital (KGMC) where he was once a patient. He was motivated by the powerful image of the doctors he observed during his time in the hospital. Coming from a humble background, with both parents being school principals, his dream of being addressed as a “Doctor” fueled his journey.
Family Values Shaped His Career
Born in a Sikh family in Lucknow, Dr. Singh contracted polio due to not receiving the vaccine. He attributes his success to the values instilled by his parents, and despite his accomplishments, he believes there is much more he needs to achieve in life.
A Brush with IAS
In 1993-94, Dr. Singh cleared the IAS prelims but missed the mains by a few marks. During coaching in Delhi, he was advised that his disability might limit his roles in the IAS, restricting him to non-field positions like audit and accounts. Realizing that the IAS wasn’t meant for him, he pivoted towards healthcare, a field where he could make a more significant impact.
Business Mindset
Dr. Singh’s entrepreneurial mindset was sparked while working at his family’s small business, which included a PCO, photocopy shop, and ice cream parlor. This early experience gave him a foundation for business thinking.
Seeing the World Through a Positive Lens
Dr. Singh believes people tend to notice the flaws in others before recognizing their strengths. He faced initial difficulties finding a private job due to his disability, but today, his company employs over 200 people. He always embraced challenges and even achieved world records by crossing Khardung La on a bike and scuba diving.
Disability as a Blessing
Rather than being troubled by his disability, Dr. Singh is thankful to God. He believes that while God may take something away, He compensates by giving much more in return. The key, according to Dr. Singh, is recognizing the opportunities that come our way and using them to better our lives.
The Decision to Leave Government Job
After completing his MD, Dr. Singh was selected for a state government job due to his father’s insistence. However, following advice from a pediatrician, he decided to leave the job just five days in, realizing that staying would trap him in a career he wasn’t passionate about. He returned to complete his MD.
Moving from Lucknow to Udaipur
Dr. Singh chose to move to Udaipur after his sister, who was married there, encouraged him. He found Udaipur to be a beautiful and peaceful city and saw a need for good diagnostic centers, leading him to open a lab there.
Leading by Example
Dr. Singh believes in leading by example rather than being a motivational speaker. He emphasizes that connecting with people through examples fosters creativity and innovation.
Time Management is the Key to Success
He stresses that many people fail to utilize their time effectively. Dr. Singh believes those who value time will progress, while those who waste it will eventually be left behind. He cites an important life lesson: “If you choose the hard path, life will be easier; if you choose the easy path, life will be harder.”
Hard-Work Leads to Sucess
At the age of 16, Dr. Singh became fascinated with the idea of becoming wealthy and purchased a book on how to become a millionaire. The book emphasized the importance of working 14-16 hours a day, which he adopted as his mantra for success. He believes that working only 7-8 hours a day won’t lead to extraordinary success unless one is exceptionally lucky.
Staying Healthy & Fit
Dr. Singh emphasizes the importance of maintaining good health through proper diet, yoga, exercise, and meditation. He believes that choosing the hard path in health today will make life easier in the future.
The Power of Books
Books have played a transformative role in Dr. Singh’s life, with some of his top recommendations being:
- Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey
- Awaken the Giant Within by Anthony Robbins
- Inner Game of Tennis
- The Science of Getting Rich
- The Millionaire’s Mind
- I Teach Death by Osho
- Meditation-Yoga: First and Last Freedom by Osho
Dr. Singh believes that these books when truly absorbed, can bring about dramatic changes in one’s life.
Dr. Arvinder Singh shared his life story with Rajasthan Patrika.
Dr. Arvinder Singh was born in Lucknow. He suffered from polio from his childhood time. Although, he was not able to walk till he was in class 10th. After many surgeries, he was able to walk. In his life, he was continuously in touch with doctors. From there he got an inspiration to become a doctor. After doing MBBS, he got selected in Indian administrative services, however, due to polio, he did not get posted. Dr. Singh did MD in pathology. His father Mr. Sujan Singh and mother Late Mrs. Rajender Kaur helped him to achieve his life goals. He says that he was inspired by Osho, Anthony Robbins, Stephen Covey, and Sadguru. Although, After doing MBBS and MD, he started his own diagnostics center. In 2006, Dr. Arvinder Singh cleared the CAT exam and did MBA from IIM Indore.
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Dr. Arvinder Singh's Awards and Achievements
- Honoured in the British Parliament for outstanding achievements in Healthcare and Business
- Honored with Inspiring Business Leader Award by Jacqueline Fernandes & senior leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa
- Three World Record Holder
- First World Record Holder For Academic Excellence
- Second World Record for Riding a Quad Bike at Khardung La Pass Ladakh With 80% Disability
- Third World Record for Academic Excellence (168 Degrees, Diplomas, & Certificates).
- IFA Award Winner 2023 – Father of Cosmetic Dermatology
- TEDx Speaker – TEDx Parel Event 2023
- Record Holder as the only Post Graduate Medical Doctor to have Gold Medal from IIM (MBA)
- Grand Master Accredited Certified Trainer in Clinical Cosmetology and Aesthetics
- Awarded by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan as Best Cosmetic Dermatologist
- Awarded by Health Minister as Excellence in Clinical Cosmetology and Aesthetics
- Awarded as Best Cosmetic Dermatologist by the Governor of Maharashtra
- Honored with Bhamashah Award by the Governor of Assam for extraordinary accomplishments and priceless contributions in the field of dermatology, clinical cosmetology, diagnostics, & fitness
- Honored with the title of Asia Grand Master in the field of Skin, Laser, and Cosmetology in the Philippines
- Awarded as the Best Cosmetic Dermatologist and Coach by famous film actress Kirti Kulhari at Big Impact Award
- Honored by Rajasthan Health Minister for creating two World Records within a year.
- Received Global Mastermind for Innovative Healthcare Education Award at Asian Business Conclave, Singapore.
- Honored by Rajasthan’s Deputy Chief Minister For Contributions to Medicine and Education.
- Featured in Top 100 “The Best Of India” by India Today.
- Awarded by Oxford University for Exceptional Contributions in Medicine & Education.