Honouring the Healers: A Tribute on Doctors’ Day
Every year on July 1st, we come together to celebrate Doctors’ Day—a moment to express our deepest gratitude to the guardians of health and hope. These selfless individuals work tirelessly, often behind the scenes, healing not just bodies, but lives. On this special occasion, we bring you heartfelt reflections and inspiring quotes from some of the most dedicated doctors who share what this day means to them, the joys and challenges of their profession, and their unwavering commitment to care.
Their words remind us that medicine is not just a science—it’s also a calling.
On National Doctor’s Day, we honour the pivotal role doctors play not just in physical healing, but also in shaping the nation’s emotional and mental well-being. In India, where mental health concerns are rising but still underserved, the medical community is essential in bridging awareness, early intervention, and care delivery. At LISSUN, we are committed to complementing their efforts through a phygital model that integrates technology with on-ground expertise to make mental health support more accessible, structured, and stigma-free. From self-assessment tools and digital therapy access to in-person counselling and rehabilitation, we are building an end-to-end ecosystem for individuals and families. Our child-focused initiative, Sunshine by LISSUN, furthers this mission by delivering multidisciplinary developmental care to children in need. On this day, we salute the compassion and commitment of every doctor and reaffirm our pledge to stand beside them in creating a mentally healthier India.”
Mr. Sumit Safaya, Head of Operations at Lissun (Mental Health platform)
“At Eye Q, National Doctor’s Day is deeply personal to us because it is a moment to reflect on why we do what we do. For our doctors, it is never just about performing a procedure—it is about changing the trajectory of someone’s life. Whether it is a farmer regaining sight to return to his field or a schoolgirl finally seeing the blackboard clearly, these moments remind us of the real impact behind every diagnosis and surgery. With over 6 lakh surgeries and 1 crore screenings across 30 centres, our journey has shown that skilled, compassionate doctors can bridge the healthcare gap in India’s smaller towns. This day is a celebration of that spirit, a quiet and relentless commitment to healing and dignity. I am proud to work alongside dedicated doctors at Eye Q who not only uphold the highest standards of care but also carry forward the belief that quality eye care should reach everyone, no matter where they come from.”
3. “Every year on National Doctors Day I pause to reflect on what it truly means to wear this white coat not as a symbol of authority but of unwavering commitment to those who place their trust in us. Being a doctor is not simply about treating symptoms or offering prescriptions, it is about entering someone’s story at a moment of fear or uncertainty and choosing to meet them with clarity, courage and care. I have come to believe that medicine is as much about understanding as it is about intervention. It is a discipline rooted in science yet driven by the profound responsibility to serve with heart. In every patient I see a reminder that healing is not always about cures but about connection. Today I honour every doctor who walks this path quietly and bravely not for recognition but for the relentless pursuit of hope, comfort and dignity in the lives we are privileged to touch. On this Doctors &; Day, I urge everyone to pledge safety for the doctors you cross paths with. So many unfortunate incidents of physical and sexual violence are not what doctors deserve or sign up for when they commit themselves relentlessly to serve patients. It & time we stand up for them.”
