• Pashan, Pune
  • drsachinshinde@astitvahealth.com
  • Call Us : +91 9890252328 & 9145277277

ABOUT US

Founded in 2005, Astitva Health is dedicated to delivering exceptional medical and healthcare services right to your doorstep. Our mission is to provide top-quality homecare services while also offering medical services to specialized assisted living elderly care units designed to enhance the well-being of our patients.

With years of experience in the healthcare sector, we have developed a deep understanding of patient needs and refined our approach to deliver the highest standard of care. We embrace a comprehensive in-home care approach, providing expert support through skilled doctors, nurses, caregivers, physiotherapists, and healthcare professionals. From routine medical care and specialized nursing to diagnostic evaluations and seamless pharmacy access, Astitva is committed to addressing all aspects of a patient’s health with efficiency and convenience.

Beyond our home care services, we also offer rental and sales of essential medical equipment, ensuring patients have prompt access to the necessary tools and resources for their recovery and well-being, all conveniently delivered to their doorstep.

Over the years, more than 2,000 individuals have benefited from our healthcare services, including homecare and assisted living solutions. Our much-appreciated membership plans offer a comprehensive range of services, including:

  • - Support Buddy on Call
  • - Home Healthcare
  • - Social Support
  • - Doctor Visits
  • - Hospital Coordination
  • - Mediator role Between Specialists and Relatives
  • - Emotional Well-being Support
  • - Life Certification
  • Pension Certification
  • - Grooming Coordination

Our founders bring decades of experience in medical care and home health management, specializing in geriatric setups and primary health units. Their visionary leadership provides the Astitva Health team with the direction and expertise needed to deliver high-quality, compassionate care services to every patient we serve.

At Astitva Health, we believe in making healthcare more accessible, efficient, and patient-centric. Your well-being is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring that you receive the best care, whenever and wherever you need it.

OUR LEADERSHIP

Dr. Sachin Shrirang Shinde

Co-Founder & Director

Dr. Sachin Shrirang Shinde is a distinguished professional with a dual qualification as a medical doctor and an MBA graduate specializing in healthcare and hospital management. With extensive experience in geriatric care, clinical management, and the administration of assisted living facilities, dementia care centers, and old age homes, Dr. Shinde has dedicated his career to enhancing the quality of life for the elderly.

Having worked in both clinical and administrative roles in reputed hospitals, Dr. Shinde possesses a unique blend of medical expertise and operational excellence. His role in establishing a multi-city Family Health chain of clinics across India is a testament to his leadership in medical operations, where he successfully managed healthcare services across an entire zone.

His profound understanding of home healthcare services allows him to design and implement effective care plans tailored to the unique needs of the elderly. He focuses on assembling and leading specialized teams to ensure the highest standards of home-based medical care.

Dr. Shinde has also collaborated with some of the most esteemed names in elderly care in Pune, bringing innovation and compassion to the field. His deep-rooted passion for elder care stems from personal experiences during his formative years, shaping his vision for a warm, disciplined, and nurturing environment where the elderly are treated with love, dignity, and understanding.

As a director, Dr. Shinde continues to drive excellence in senior care, ensuring that every individual receives the highest standard of medical attention and emotional support.

Mr. Suhas Hanumant Sonawane

Founder & Director

Suhas Sonawane leads Astitva Health with vision and innovation, driving the organization’s mission to provide compassionate, reliable, and modern healthcare solutions.

With over 20 years of experience in elderly care, homecare, and managing Assisted Living Elderly Care Homes, Mr. Sonawane is a well-respected figure in the field of Elderly Care. His dedication to serving the community in multiple ways has made him a renowned personality, recognized for his unwavering commitment to improving the lives of the Senior Citizens.

With a strong focus on strategy development, Suhas Sonawane plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s growth and future direction. He is known for his expertise in conceptualizing and initiating new projects and services, ensuring that Astitva Health continues to expand its offerings to meet the evolving needs of the community.

An excellent public speaker, Mr. Sonawane inspires his audience to maintain stability and positivity in life. His deep knowledge in social care, public administration, government policies, and politics strengthens his ability to provide impactful and positive guidance, helping individuals make informed and correct decisions.

His extensive experience in homecare services allows him to understand the unique needs of seniors and contribute significantly to the development of patient-centered policies for medical teams.

Mr. Sonawane is deeply devoted to enhancing the quality of life for elderly residents, ensuring their well-being with a compassionate and hands-on approach. His empathetic leadership is evident in every aspect of managing Astitva, where he meticulously oversees operations to provide a nurturing environment for the elderly.

Aryaman Sonawane

Director

Aryaman Sonawane is a young visionary leader at Astitva Health with a strong foundation in law and management, Aryaman brings fresh perspectives and innovative thinking to the organization. He Heads Legal Compliance & Accounting at Astitva Health. Aryaman oversees the complete legal framework of the organization. His expertise includes managing licensing processes, ensuring staff compliance, drafting and reviewing agreements, and guiding the company through all regulatory requirements.

Along with legal responsibilities, Aryaman is actively involved in day-to-day operations and supervises staff functioning to maintain smooth workflow. He also leads the accounts department, managing financial records in close coordination with the Chartered Accountant to ensure accuracy and compliance. Aryaman plays a pivotal role in organizational planning by participating in key meetings with vendors, clients, and site managers. His ability to understand requirements and align strategies accordingly makes him an essential contributor to Astitva Health’s growth and operational excellence.

Shivani Suhas Sonawane

Director

Shivani Sonawane is a Director at Astitva Health, bringing with her over 20 years of extensive experience in elderly care. For the past two decades, she has been deeply dedicated to supporting senior citizens, ensuring their operational, social, and medical needs are met with compassion and professionalism.

Shivani successfully leads Astitva Health’s Homecare Plan Services, designed to deliver high-quality care at home. These services encompass social support, assistance with daily living, and medical care delivered through a skilled healthcare team. Her role extends to manpower management at Elderly Care Institute, where she oversees staffing, duty assignments, training, and placement of healthcare professionals. By conducting daily staff meetings, she ensures operational gaps are identified and addressed promptly. She also carries out regular audits to maintain service excellence and patient satisfaction.

Shivani actively engages with heads of partner centres to evaluate service processes, address challenges, and enhance overall care delivery. Her strong leadership, hands-on approach, and deep understanding of elderly care make her a cornerstone of Astitva Health’s mission to provide dignified and reliable support to seniors.

Nitashree Shinde

Director

Nitashree Shinde plays a key leadership role at Astitva, managing the end-to end recruitment of medical professionals, including nurses, doctors, and allied health staff. With a sharp eye for talent and a strong grasp of operational demands, she ensures the right people are placed in the right roles to deliver high-quality care.

Beyond recruitment, Nitashree brings her expertise in data science and analysis to support strategic decision-making across the organization. She creates critical projections, analytical reports, and performance dashboards that drive efficiency, cost optimization, and future planning.

She also actively oversees the billing process and day-to-day operational activities, ensuring smooth coordination between departments and maintaining workflow integrity. Her ability to balance human resource strategy with analytical precision makes her a valuable pillar in the organization’s growth and service excellence.

Our Clinical & Admin Team

Dr. Amoghsiddhi Bhandarkar

Clinical Incharge & Family Physician

Dr. Amoghsiddhi Bhandarkar serves as the Clinical Incharge and Family Physician at Astitva Health. An MBBS graduate with an additional qualification in Palliative Care, bringing a broad spectrum of clinical expertise to the team. With extensive experience in general practice, Dr. Bhandarkar is skilled in treating patients across all age groups and medical conditions.

His enriched experience in Geriatric Medicine enables him to thoroughly understand the clinical needs of elderly patients and design the most appropriate, individualized treatment plans. Beyond clinical care, he emphasizes personal and social engagement, ensuring a holistic approach to elderly wellness.

Dr. Bhandarkar’s advanced training in Palliative Care from top institutions, combined with hands-on experience, makes him highly proficient in managing complex palliative treatment plans. He has previously worked with leading multispecialty hospitals in Pune, managing critical care units and outpatient departments, which further strengthens his expertise in patient care.

A committed and compassionate physician, Dr. Bhandarkar is a valuable asset to the Astitva Health team, delivering clinical excellence with empathy and dedication

Dr. Gaurav Hazari

Family Physician

Dr. Gaurav Hazari is a Family Physician at Astitva Health, dedicated to delivering compassionate and comprehensive medical care. An MBBS graduate, he has worked with several multispecialty hospitals, gaining valuable experience across a wide range of clinical settings.

With his strong clinical knowledge and ability to understand patients’ needs, Dr. Hazari ensures that each treatment plan is both effective and patient centered. His soft-spoken and humble nature makes him approachable and trusted by patients and their families, particularly in elderly care where empathy and patience are essential.

At Astitva Health, Dr. Hazari plays an important role in managing elderly care patients, ensuring their medical needs are met with positivity, professionalism, and personal attention.

Dr. Manasi Wagh-More

Administrative In-Charge

Dr. Manasi Wagh-More serves as the Administrative In-Charge at Astitva Health, bringing both medical knowledge and administrative expertise to the organization. A BHMS graduate, she holds valuable experience working across multispecialty hospitals and polyclinics, where she contributed in both clinical and administrative roles.

Her ability to understand medical processes while effectively managing operations makes her a key strength of the Astitva team. At Astitva Health, she oversees daily operations, ensuring smooth functioning across all departments. She heads the administrative division, managing critical areas such as Homecare Services, Assisted Living Facilities, Nursing Operations and Training, and Customer Engagement activities.

By combining her clinical background with strong operational skills, Dr. Manasi ensures that Astitva Health delivers seamless, patient-centered services while maintaining high standards of care and efficiency. She continues to be a valuable asset in bridging the gap between clinical needs and operational excellence.

Dr. Gajanan Sonmankar

Family Physician

Dr. Gajanan Sonmankar is a Family Physician at Astitva Health, holding a BAMS medical degree and bringing with him rich clinical experience. Over the years, he has gained valuable exposure in multispecialty hospital settings and has also successfully managed a fully functional OPD independently, treating a wide spectrum of patients across all age groups.

His strong foundation in general medicine, combined with his ability to manage diverse patient needs, makes him a highly capable and reliable family physician. Dr. Sonmankar is especially skilled in handling geriatric healthcare, both clinically and operationally.

With a compassionate approach, he engages closely with elderly patients to understand their medical needs, plan suitable treatments, and provide social support, ensuring a holistic care experience. His blend of medical expertise and patient-centered care makes him an integral part of the Astitva Health clinical team.

Our Facility & Admin Team

Bhushan Patil

Admin Supervisor

Bhushan Patil holds a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) and brings over five years of dedicated experience in Elderly Care and Dementia Care. With a strong background in patient care and administrative management, he plays a key role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Elderly Care Centre.

As an Admin Supervisor, Bhushan oversees various aspects of centre operations including social activity coordination, resource planning, duty assignments, and staff training. He also manages hospital coordination and maintains meaningful engagement with elderly residents and their families, ensuring their comfort, safety, and emotional well-being. His compassionate approach, combined with his organizational skills and leadership, makes him an integral part of the care team.

Mahesh Patil

Admin Supervisor

Mahesh Patil holds a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) and has over four years of experience in patient care, working with NGOs, de-addiction centers, and elderly care units. As an Admin Supervisor, he oversees the operations of the Elderly Care Centre, ensuring smooth management and quality service delivery. His responsibilities include coordinating social activities, planning resources, assigning duties, conducting training sessions for new staff, and maintaining effective coordination with hospitals. Mahesh is also actively involved in engaging with residents and their families, fostering a supportive and caring environment within the center.

Our Nursing Team

Trupti Jadhav
Sr.Nurse Audit & Training

Yogita Damare
Clinical Nurses

Megha Bhalerao
Clinical Nurses

Arindham Adhikari
Clinical Nurses

Tanuja Khatun
Clinical Nurses

Meme Welly
Clinical Nurses

Sonal Barde
Clinical Nurses

Priya Husale
Clinical Nurses

Durgeshwari Danane
Clinical Nurses

Pranali Gaikwad
Clinical Nurses

Vijaya Bad
Clinical Nurses

Pradip Pawar
Clinical Nurses

Physiotherapy Team

Dr Priyanka Malik
(BPTh)

Dr Avanti Gaitonde
(MPTh_Ortho)

Dr Shraddha Jaybhaye
(MPTh_Neuro)

Dr Ankit Sarda
(BPTh)

Our Associated Consultants

Dr. Gourish Karande
General Physician (MBBS, DNB - General Medicine)

Dr.Rishikesh Behere
Psychiatrist (MBBS, MD Psychiat)

Dr.Pradeep Patil
Dermatologist (MBBS, DNB - Dermatology & Venereology)

Dr.Rupali Gulavani
ENT specialist (MBBS, Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO))

Dr.Ashwini Misal
Ophthalmologist (MBBS, DOMS)

Dr Gunjan Chavan
Dermatologist (MBBS, DVD)

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