Journey

1971

The first indelible footprints on Earth

Dr. Darshana Thakker was born on January 4, 1971. Her father Kanubhai is a lawyer, and her mother, Kapilaben was a teacher.

1992

Glorious Journey of BJ Medical College

Darshna was admitted on merit to the BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad. But she was three days too young to enrol in the course, therefore she was unable to do so. She spent her "rest year" contacting the department heads at BJM College and attending classes because she was so passionate about the medical field. She graduated with an MBBS in 1992.

1996

MD in Gynecology

In 1996, she completed her Doctorate of Medicine in Gynecology. After this, she joined as Chief Consultant Gynecologist at a hospital in Modasa. She worked extremely hard, sharpening her skills, doing 4-5 major surgeries a day, and taking care of close to 100 patients daily.

1998

Diploma in Hospital Administration

She earned a Diploma in Hospital Administration in 1998. Furthermore, established Sarjan Metarnity& Nursing Home.

1999

Sarjan Communication

She started Sarjan Communication and School Plus. Sarjan Communication has the USP of "Doctor & Designer," creating unique counseling programs, awareness films, and running public health campaigns. School Plus is specially designed to raise awareness about healthy living among children and their families.

2001

Bravery Award

She was even given a bravery award for communications with the police.

2010

Naari

In 2010, she launched the Naari for Women’s campaign. Naari was co-founded by two highly experienced gynecologists from Ahmedabad, Dr. Darshna Thakker and Dr. Riddhi Ketan Shukla.

2013

Health Cafe

Health cafe is the brainchild of Dr Darshna Thakker, which was started virtually in the year 2013 . Instead of disease management we want to promote preventive healthcare. Along with physical health, at health cafe we wish to take care of an individual’s emotional and psychological health too.

2014

Sparsh Foundation

In 2014, she initiated a program for teen connections & started the Sparsh Foundation. Sparsh Foundation is a large umbrella organisation under which we intend to carry out a variety of social activities for the betterment of humanity.

2015

Mission 1000

In 2015, she inaugurated mission 1000. She understands that she cannot personally reach out to every woman, so with Mission 1000, she had made a promise to sensitize and raise awareness among at least a thousand women about cervical and breast cancer, with the hope that they will spread the word to their community / locality, so that someday, with a ripple effect, we will have a high cancer screening ratio.

2017

Inspiring Stories of Successful People

Dr. Darshna Thakker's interview was published in Inspiring Stories of Successful People Around the World, Indian Edition, in 2017. She was one of the 32 inspiring personalities covered in this book. Mr. Aneesh Bhanot wrote this book. The book was dedicated to a very inspiring personality – Neerja Bhanot, also Aneesh Bhanot's sister. Neerja saved hundreds of lives, while sacrificing her own, during a Pan Am plane hijack Karachi, Pakistan and is the youngest recipient of the Ashok Chakra.

2018

Heal Your Life License

She gained an International license for Heal Your Life Teacher training course.

2020

Corona Awareness

She Completed 160 Episode on Corona Awareness on FB Live Reach 40 Million People.

2024

Internationally Certified HYL LIFE COACH

Dr. Darshna Thakker, a distinguished gynecologist, has achieved an incredible milestone. Already a Certified Heal Your Life Teacher and Workshop Leader since 2018, she has now taken her journey to the next level by becoming an Internationally Certified HYL LIFE COACH. Her unique combination of medical expertise and holistic coaching offers a comprehensive path to physical, emotional, and mental well-being.