In an era where healthcare is increasingly commercial, four experts—a spine surgeon, an orthopedic surgeon, an ophthalmologist, and a urology specialist—chose a different path: founding Vencer Hospital, a doctor-led facility built on empathy, expertise, and ethical care.
In the bustling suburb of Wakad, Pune, a quiet but powerful revolution in healthcare is taking place—one led not by businessmen or corporations, but by four passionate doctors who chose to place people before profits.
Vencer Hospital, a 100-bed multispecialty tertiary care center, isn’t just another private hospital. It is the living embodiment of a promise made by Dr. Bhushan Shitole, Dr. Sameer Patil, Dr. Sharoon Shitole, and Dr. Sanjeev Patil—a promise to create a space where medicine is practiced with integrity, patients are heard with empathy, and healing is delivered with precision and care.
Launched in 2023, Vencer has rapidly grown into one of Pune’s most respected destinations for joint replacement, spine care, trauma management and surgery, and emergency medicine—not only because of its technology and infrastructure but because of the heart that runs it.
From Operating Rooms to Ownership: The Vision Behind Vencer
The story of Vencer begins with a shared frustration. All four founders were established surgeons with successful independent practices. But the daily reality of rushed consultations, administrative bottlenecks, and commercially driven care models began to weigh on them.
“We saw patients treated like numbers, care compromised by costs, and decisions influenced by non-medical priorities,” recalls Dr. Bhushan Shitole, a veteran with over 21 years of experience in orthopedics and a specialist in joint replacement and sports medicine. “We knew we had to create a space where doctors could be doctors again.”
Joining him in this vision was Dr. Sameer Patil, a spine surgeon known for his evidence-based approach, ethical clarity, and deep-rooted focus on patient comfort.
Dr. Sharoon Shitole, a new-age ophthalmic surgeon (eye specialist), brought a forward-thinking mindset and advanced training, integrating technology into surgical precision and bringing family values into patient care.
Completing the team is Dr. Sanjeev Patil, a leading ENT surgeon known for his expertise in minimally invasive surgeries and compassionate approach to patient well-being.
Together, these expert doctors created more than a hospital—they built a vision for what Indian healthcare could be.
A Hospital Run by Clinicians, Not Executives
At Vencer, decisions don’t come from boardrooms—they come from clinical meets held by doctors. Each of the four founders is deeply involved in both clinical work and hospital management, ensuring that the ethos of care is never diluted by bureaucracy.
Unlike traditional hospitals where doctors are service providers within a corporate framework, Vencer flips the model: here, doctors are the leadership.
“We make time for management because we care how systems run. From hiring staff to designing patient processes, we’re hands-on,” says Dr. Sharoon.
This hands-on approach translates into a hospital where even the smallest detail—like a nurse’s shift rotation or the layout of an emergency ward—has been thought through from a clinician’s lens.
High-Tech, High-Touch: Robotics with a Human Heart
While Vencer is built on compassion, it’s powered by cutting-edge technology. The hospital’s jewel is the CUVIS Joint Robotic System, one of India’s first fully automated platforms for robotic knee and hip replacement.
“The robotic system allows us to create a 3D plan of the joint, execute cuts with sub-millimeter precision, and ensure perfect alignment—all of which reduce pain, recovery time, and long-term wear,” explains Dr. Bhushan.
To date, Vencer has completed over 200 robotic joint surgeries with excellent outcomes in a short span of time. Yet, technology alone doesn’t heal—it’s the intent behind it. Patients are thoroughly counselled on all treatment options before any surgical decision.
Emergency-Ready, Community-Focused
One of the most defining aspects of Vencer is its 24×7 emergency trauma care unit. Staffed by specialists in orthopedics, spine surgery, joint replacement, sports medicine, urology, nephrology, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, and maxillofacial surgery, the hospital has saved countless lives in high-impact accidents and critical cases.
Vencer also houses departments in gastroenterology, ENT, ophthalmology, plastic surgery, and general medicine, supported by three levels of intensive care (MICU, SICU, HDU) and advanced diagnostics (digital X-rays, ultrasound, CT with 3D reconstruction, MRI with AI).
“Because we’re a doctor-run hospital, there’s no delay in approvals or protocols—we move straight into action. This is especially true when trauma cases come in. Every second counts,” says Dr. Sanjeev Patil.
A Legacy in the Making
In just over a year, Vencer Hospital has become a shining example of what’s possible when the right people lead with the right values. And for its four founders, this is just the beginning.
“We didn’t build this to compete with big chains,” says Dr. Sharoon. “We built this because we believe the future of healthcare lies in quality, not quantity.”
Looking ahead, the hospital plans to expand into preventive care, advanced rehab, sports injury management, and teleconsultation services to make expert care more accessible. Yet its soul will remain unchanged—rooted in ethics, powered by expertise, and driven by doctors who’ve taken the Hippocratic Oath not just as a formality, but as a lifelong commitment.
Vencer Hospital isn’t just a hospital. It’s a symbol of what happens when doctors take charge—not just of treatment, but of the entire patient journey. In a world where medicine is often measured by margins, four surgeons in Pune decided to measure it by meaning.
And that’s the real surgery they’ve performed—on the healthcare system itself.
