If you are a CGHS beneficiary with diabetes — Type 2 or Type 1, managed or uncontrolled — Dr. Anil Bhansali at Gini Hospital Mohali is the most qualified endocrinologist you can see in the Chandigarh Tricity under CGHS. Here is why, and how to access him using your CGHS card.
Stanford top 2% global researchers. BC Roy Award. 400+ publications. 85% HbA1c control rate.
Dr. Anil Bhansali — former Head of Endocrinology at PGIMER Chandigarh for 20 years — now sees patients at Gini Advanced Care Hospital, Sector 69, Mohali. CGHS empanelled, NABH accredited. If you have diabetes and a CGHS card, this is where you should be.
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Most endocrinologists in the Chandigarh Tricity trained under Dr. Bhansali. He is the person they would send a difficult case to.
Dr. Bhansali led the Endocrinology Department at PGIMER Chandigarh — India's premier postgraduate medical institution — for two decades. He trained most of the endocrinologists currently practising in the Tricity. His former residents now head endocrinology departments across North India. When they encounter a case they cannot manage, they refer to Dr. Bhansali.
Stanford University's annual ranking of the world's top 2% scientists places Dr. Bhansali among the most impactful biomedical researchers on earth. With over 400 published papers and 81,000+ Google Scholar citations, he is the most cited endocrinologist in North India. His research directly shapes how diabetes is managed across the subcontinent.
The BC Roy Award is conferred by the President of India and is the country's most prestigious recognition in medicine. It is awarded to physicians who have made extraordinary contributions to healthcare in India. Dr. Bhansali is among a very small group of endocrinologists to have received this honour. It is not a participation award — it is the pinnacle of the Indian medical establishment's recognition.
85% of Dr. Bhansali's patients at Gini achieve HbA1c below 7.0 — the gold standard for diabetes control. The national average for diabetes control in India is under 20%. The gap is not small. This outcome data comes from 25,000+ patients seen at Gini. If your HbA1c has been above 8, 9, or 10 for years — this is the difference specialist care makes.
GLP-1 receptor agonists (including drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide) are the most significant advance in diabetes treatment in decades. Dr. Bhansali has managed over 1,200 patients on these drugs — the largest GLP-1 outcomes dataset in North India. He knows which drug works for which metabolic profile, what side effects to manage, and when to switch. This is not textbook knowledge — it is clinical experience at scale.
Diabetic foot complications are the leading cause of diabetes-related hospitalisation. Dr. Beant Sidhu, Gini's diabetic foot specialist with a 95% limb salvage rate, works alongside Dr. Bhansali on complex cases. Blood sugar control and foot health are managed by the same team, from the same hospital, on the same patient. This integrated care is rare in the Tricity and makes a measurable difference in outcomes.
25,000+ patients seen at Gini under Dr. Bhansali's leadership. The Chandigarh Tricity's highest-volume endocrinology practice under CGHS.
Understanding what is cashless, what is reimbursable, and what is not covered helps you plan your care correctly.
Practical tip for CGHS patients: Before your first visit to Gini, go to your wellness centre and get a referral for "endocrinologist / diabetes specialist consultation for uncontrolled diabetes." Bring your most recent HbA1c report if you have one. Once referred, your monitoring tests become cashless at Gini with a wellness centre prescription. Call 0172 4120100 to confirm Dr. Bhansali's next available slot before your wellness centre visit.
Being clear about what is not covered helps you plan without surprises.
Walking into Gini for an OPD consultation without a wellness centre referral is not covered under CGHS. The referral step is mandatory for reimbursement eligibility.
Mounjaro (tirzepatide), Ozempic (semaglutide), and Wegovy are not currently on the CGHS drug formulary. They are not reimbursed under CGHS. Dr. Bhansali manages GLP-1 patients privately; the drug cost is out-of-pocket. See our GLP-1 and CGHS page →
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pump consumables are not currently covered under CGHS. These devices can be purchased out-of-pocket; Dr. Bhansali will guide you on whether they are indicated in your case.
CGHS reimburses at the CGHS rate for each drug. If a branded medicine exceeds the CGHS reimbursement ceiling, you pay the differential. Generic equivalents at CGHS rates are available for all standard diabetes drugs.
A wellness centre referral from any CGHS dispensary in your city is valid at Gini Hospital Mohali. The Chandigarh zone covers Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh.
Go to your nearest CGHS Wellness Centre with your recent blood test reports — HbA1c is the most important. Bring fasting blood sugar, any previous specialist reports, and your current medication list. Tell the CMO (Chief Medical Officer) that you need a referral to a specialist endocrinologist for uncontrolled diabetes (or Type 1 diabetes, or diabetic complications — whatever applies to your situation). The CMO will examine you and issue the referral letter. The more documentation you bring, the smoother this process goes. Call Gini on 0172 4120100 before your wellness centre visit if you'd like guidance on what to ask for.
The CMO issues a referral to Gini Advanced Care Hospital for endocrinology / diabetes specialist consultation. You may mention Dr. Anil Bhansali by name — the referral names the hospital and specialist. The referral will specify: your diagnosis, the specialist type requested, and the hospital. Keep original and photocopies of this referral letter — you will need it at Gini.
Call Gini on 0172 4120100 to confirm the next available slot with Dr. Bhansali. His OPD is in high demand — calling ahead ensures you get a confirmed appointment rather than waiting on the day. CGHS patients are given priority scheduling. OPD hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM.
India's most cited endocrinologist, CGHS empanelled at Gini Hospital Mohali. Get the specialist care your diabetes deserves — under your CGHS card. Call ahead to confirm your slot; Dr. Bhansali's OPD fills quickly.