Dr Vijay D’silva is the Medical Director at White Lotus International Hospital & Clinical Advisor & Mentor at Heartnet India. He has three decades of experience in emergency medicine and critical care, and 20 years of experience in cardiac and cardiovascular fields. He is a pioneer in the management of complex/ critical, and VIP patients. He is a teacher, guide and examiner for postgraduate students. He was the Medical Director of Mumbai Marathon from 2004 to 2017. He also served in the role during the Tata Mumbai Marathon from 2018 to 2024.