Apollo Hospitals has appointed Upasana Kamineni Konidela as Director – Projects, giving her a key role in the planning and delivery of the group’s hospital infrastructure projects as Apollo advances an estimated ₹8,600-crore expansion programme across India.
In her new role, Upasana will work closely with Apollo’s leadership, clinical teams and project partners on the development of new hospitals, expansion of existing facilities and upgrades of current hospital infrastructure.
Focus on Hospital Expansion and Upgrades
Her mandate covers projects from the design and planning stage through to commissioning. Alongside physical expansion, Apollo said the role will focus on improving patient-facing aspects of hospital design, including clearer signage, easier navigation, efficient clinical spaces and greater comfort for patients and families.
The appointment comes as Apollo moves ahead with a large-scale expansion programme covering both new facilities and brownfield projects at existing hospitals.
Apollo's current programme has an estimated total project cost of around ₹8,600 crore, including approximately ₹1,565 crore for listed brownfield expansion projects.
Expansion Across Major Indian Markets
The planned projects span established healthcare markets as well as emerging urban centres. Locations identified in Apollo's plans include Hyderabad, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Varanasi, Indore, Guwahati and Ranchi, among others.
The company has not yet disclosed the specific project-wise budgets and responsibilities that will fall under Upasana's mandate.
The expansion is expected to increase healthcare capacity while supporting the creation of opportunities for doctors, nurses and other skilled healthcare professionals in the markets where Apollo develops new facilities.
Patient Experience as a Design Priority
A key element of Upasana's role will be bringing greater attention to how patients and families experience hospital environments.
Her stated priorities include intuitive navigation, better wayfinding, efficient clinical workflows and spaces that support healthcare teams in delivering care.
"Good hospital design has a human purpose," Upasana said, highlighting the importance of making hospitals easier for patients to navigate while creating supportive environments for families and clinical teams.
Building on Apollo's Healthcare Legacy
Upasana Kamineni Konidela has previously been associated with Apollo's community and CSR initiatives. Apollo Executive Vice Chairperson Preetha Reddy also highlighted her involvement in healthcare, preventive health and community initiatives, as well as her role in bringing Apollo's 400-bed hospital in Hyderabad's Financial District to life.
Upasana said her new responsibility would build on the vision of her grandfather and Apollo founder Dr Prathap C. Reddy, who established Apollo with the objective of making advanced healthcare more accessible in India.
She added that the next phase of Apollo's growth presents an opportunity to combine thoughtful hospital design, clinical excellence and compassionate care while ensuring that new projects serve the communities around them.
Key Facts
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Apollo Hospitals |
| New role | Director – Projects |
| Appointee | Upasana Kamineni Konidela |
| Expansion programme | Approximately ₹8,600 crore |
| Brownfield projects | Approximately ₹1,565 crore |
| Key focus | New hospitals, expansions and infrastructure upgrades |
| Project stages | Design, planning, coordination through commissioning |
| Key locations | Hyderabad, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Varanasi, Indore, Guwahati, Ranchi and others |
| Patient-focused priorities | Wayfinding, signage, navigation, clinical efficiency and comfort |
FAQs
Q. Who is the new Director – Projects at Apollo Hospitals?
Upasana Kamineni Konidela has taken charge as Director – Projects at Apollo Hospitals.
Q. What will Upasana Kamineni Konidela handle at Apollo?
She will work with Apollo's leadership, clinical teams and project partners on new hospitals, expansions and upgrades to existing facilities across India.
Q. How much is Apollo Hospitals investing in its expansion programme?
Apollo's current expansion programme has an estimated total project cost of approximately ₹8,600 crore, including around ₹1,565 crore for listed brownfield expansion projects.
Q. Which cities are included in Apollo's expansion plans?
The published plans identify projects in Hyderabad, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Varanasi, Indore, Guwahati and Ranchi, among other locations.
Q. What is the focus of Apollo's new hospital design approach?
The focus includes clearer signage, easier wayfinding, efficient clinical spaces and a more comfortable experience for patients and families.
