“Meet Dr. Haleema Yezdani: Pioneering Telemedicine Leader and Global Healthcare Innovator”
Dr. Haleema Yezdani, an experienced general physician and diabetologist with 20 years of practice, including a decade specializing in telemedicine, stands out as one of the top 50 clinical leaders in telehealth globally, recognized by HIMSS.
Dr. Haleema Yezdani
Dr. Haleema Yezdani, an experienced general physician and diabetologist with 20 years of practice, including a decade specializing in telemedicine, stands out as one of the top 50 clinical leaders in telehealth globally, recognized by HIMSS. Dr. Yezdani serves as an ambassador telemedicine today Karnataka India chapter and Ambassador global telehealth exchange she directs the BENFA healthcare program, offering a free telemedicine helpline to those in need.
Additionally, she holds the role of director of women’s empowerment at the World Peace Organization’s Karnataka chapter. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Haleema Yezdani volunteered with organizations like Project StepOne, ERT, and Mercy Mission, providing teletriage and treatment to over 7,000 COVID-19 patients pro bono. Her significant contributions to digital health and telemedicine have earned her approximately 20 prestigious awards.
Notably, she was featured in the book “Dream Big” as one of Karnataka’s 20 women achievers and recognized by Fox Story as one of the 100 most influential Indians. Her achievements have also been highlighted in the Canadian-French paper Le Devoir.
Dr. Haleema Yezdani’s journey exemplifies the transformative power of telemedicine and digital innovation in healthcare. Her unwavering dedication to improving healthcare accessibility and her remarkable achievements serve as inspiration for healthcare professionals and aspiring leaders alike.
