London, United Kingdom: Indian-origin doctors Professor Dame Parveen Kumar, Dr Inderpal Singh and Professor Lakshminarayan Rao Ranganath have been recognised in King Charles III's Birthday Honours 2026, according to the Royal College of Physicians (RCP).
The King's Birthday Honours celebrate individuals for their outstanding leadership, achievements and contributions in healthcare, medical research and education. The RCP announced on June 13 that the three Indian-origin physicians were among those honoured this year.
RCP President Professor Mumtaz Patel congratulated the awardees, describing the honours as recognition of their exceptional commitment to patient care, medical excellence and service to society. She noted that the dedication, skill and compassion demonstrated by healthcare professionals across the RCP community continue to make a significant impact.
Professor Dame Parveen Kumar, Professor Emerita of Medicine and Education at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, was awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire. Born in pre-partition India, she was recognised for her outstanding contributions to global medical education and healthcare. Professor Kumar is widely respected for her decades-long contributions as a physician, educator and author.
Dr Inderpal Singh, Senior NHS Consultant at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and National Clinical Lead in Wales, received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to osteoporosis care. Expressing gratitude for the honour, Singh said he was deeply humbled and credited collaborative efforts across Welsh health boards in improving care for older people, particularly in falls prevention, frailty and osteoporosis management.
Professor Lakshminarayan Rao Ranganath was awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to people living with alkaptonuria (AKU), a rare genetic disorder also known as Black Bone Disease. Ranganath is a trustee and co-founder of the Alkaptonuria Society, which supports patients affected by the condition.
Alkaptonuria is an extremely rare inherited disorder that can cause severe damage to bones, cartilage and connective tissues. The condition affects approximately one in every 250,000 people worldwide.
