With a strong commitment to operational excellence, patient-centric care and institutional advancement, Dr. Anand Venugopal brings over two decades of experience in clinical practice, hospital administration and academic leadership to his role as Chief Operating Officer of MAHE.
Dr. Anand Venugopal serves as the Chief Operating Officer, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, leading and strengthening the operational efficiency of MAHE’s non-academic functional departments, supporting the University’s continued growth and institutional excellence.
A proud alumnus of Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, Dr. Anand completed his MBBS at the institution before pursuing his post-graduation in Radiodiagnosis and Imaging from JJM Medical College, Davangere. He began his academic career in 2000 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiodiagnosis at KMC, Mangalore, and has since held several academic, clinical and administrative responsibilities across KMC Mangalore and Manipal.
Leadership & Institutional Contributions
Dr. Anand has played a significant role in strengthening hospital administration and institutional operations across MAHE, holding several key leadership positions, including:
Deputy Medical Superintendent, KMC Hospital, Mangalore – 2011
Took on a key administrative role in hospital operations, contributing to the coordination and delivery of quality healthcare services.
Medical Superintendent, KMC Hospital, Attavar – 2013 to June 2022
Led hospital administration for nearly a decade, with a strong focus on operational efficiency, clinical workflow optimisation, quality improvement and patient-centric care.
Medical Superintendent, KMC Hospital, Ambedkar Circle, Mangalore – 2014 to 2019
Concurrently managed the hospital’s administrative operations, further strengthening healthcare delivery and institutional processes.
Chief Operating Officer – Teaching Hospitals, MAHE – since July 2022
Provided strategic and operational leadership to MAHE’s teaching hospitals, driving improvements in healthcare delivery systems, clinical workflows and patient satisfaction.
Chief Operating Officer, MAHE – since July 2025
Entrusted with enhancing the operational efficiency of MAHE’s non-academic functions, including General Services, Purchase, Projects, Human Resources, People Compliance, Legal, Corporate Relations, Hostel Administration, Estate and Security.
Academic Contributions & Research Impact
Alongside his administrative leadership, Dr. Anand has remained actively engaged in academics and research.
As Professor in the Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, he brings extensive clinical and academic experience to medical education.
He has authored numerous research papers published in reputed national and international journals and has presented his work at various academic conferences, earning recognition within the medical community.
His academic journey reflects a continued commitment to medical education, knowledge sharing and the advancement of radiodiagnosis and imaging.
Administrative Excellence
As Chief Operating Officer of MAHE, Dr. Anand plays a pivotal role in strengthening institutional operations and enabling greater efficiency across the University’s non-academic functions. His leadership continues to focus on:
Enhancing operational efficiencies through streamlined processes and effective institutional coordination.
Strengthening collaboration across administrative and support functions.
Driving continuous quality improvement and service excellence.
Building on his extensive experience in healthcare administration to foster responsive, people-centric systems.
Supporting MAHE’s long-term institutional goals through structured, efficient and sustainable operations.