Dr. Karthik Narayan R
Founder and Managing Director of Athulya Senior Care
Dr. Karthik Narayan R is the Founder and Managing Director of Athulya Senior Care, with over 15 years of experience in clinical practice, healthcare administration, and senior care. Having worked with leading healthcare institutions in India and the USA, he combines clinical expertise with strategic leadership to transform elder care delivery.
Under his leadership, Athulya has become one of India’s leading integrated senior care providers, offering a comprehensive continuum of services across home healthcare, assisted living, and specialized geriatric care hospitals.
A recognized thought leader in the senior care sector, Dr. Karthik actively contributes to the development of national policies, quality standards, and workforce development initiatives. He collaborates with government bodies, accreditation organizations, and industry forums to strengthen the senior care ecosystem and advance best practices in geriatric healthcare in India.
His key professional associations include:
• National Chair, CII Senior Care Committee
• Board Member- Association of Senior Living & Senior Care India (ASLI)
• Contributor to quality accreditation initiatives with the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH)
• Contributor to skill development initiatives with the Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC)
• Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, on senior citizen welfare initiatives
• Core Group Member, National Human Rights Commission
