Dr. J.K. Maniar

Dr. J.K. Maniar is a pioneer in infectious disease medicine in India. With a career spanning over five decades, he is recognized for his calm, honest approach to patient care, handling sensitive conditions with absolute confidentiality and precision.

As the lead architect of the National HIV Guidelines (NACO), his work defines the clinical standards followed by the Ministry of Health. Internationally, he serves as a visiting professor at UTMB Texas, USA, bridging global medical research with ethical local practice.

12+

Global Honors

30+

Publications

100%

Private Path

Medical Qualifications

MD (Dermatology-Venereology)

Sir J J Group of Hospitals, Grant Medical College, Mumbai (1974)

Top Rank - University of Mumbai

DVD & DDV

Mumbai University & College of Physicians and Surgeons (1970)

MBBS

Grant Medical College, Mumbai (1969)

Clinical Leadership

Chief Physician: National HIV Guidelines (NACO)

Visiting Professor: UTMB Texas, USA

National Consultant: West Bengal Sexual Health Project (DFID)

Awards & Publications

Lifetime Achievement Award

Outstanding contribution to HIV Medicine, HIV Congress, Mumbai (2008)

Dr. Ambady Oration Award

Recognized for outstanding achievement at the 29th National Conference of IADVL.

JAPI Award 2008

Category: Best Case Report - Primary HIV-1 infection – A “Window of Opportunity”.

Honorary Fellow Award

Conferred by the College of Venereologists of Sri Lanka (2004).