Inspired by Dr. Sanjay Patel's father, Dr. Shankar Patel, who lived a simple life after earning his MBBS degree, the Mayflower Foundation was established. He believed healthcare was a right, not a transaction. He passed that belief to his sons.
In 2007, Dr. Sanjay Patel and his brother established the Mayflower Foundation in memory of their father.
The Foundation began by offering surgical care at reduced cost, supports medical education through fellowships and collaborative courses, and invests in clinical research that improve women's healthcare outcomes across India.
Dr. Smeet Patel, Dr. Sanjay Patel's son, is involved in the Foundation's work today.
Read Full StoryHow We Help
The Mayflower Foundation works across four pillars - each one a direct reflection of the values Dr. Shankar Patel lived by.
Accessible Healthcare
Financial support for eligible women who need help to access surgical care, including for conditions such as endometriosis, gynaecological cancers and infertility. Support is assessed case by case.
Research
Supporting clinical research initiatives at Mayflower Women's Hospital, including research related to endometriosis surgery, foetal medicine and minimally invasive techniques.
Education
Supporting medical education through fellowship programmes, collaborative courses and sponsored education.
Innovation
Supporting the adoption of surgical technologies and techniques as part of the Foundation's work in women's healthcare.
Meet Our Founders
Dr. Smeet Patel
Dr. Sanjay Patel
Accreditations & Recognition
Mayflower Research
The Foundation supports clinical research initiatives related to women's healthcare and the development of medical evidence.
Traumatic pseudoaneurysm of aorta: a story of survival
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Post-traumatic high vaginal stricture and hematocolpos impersonating vaginal septum in adolescent girl: a case report
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Maternal and fetal characteristics associated with meconium-stained amniotic fluid
Know MoreA comparative study of abdominal versus non-descent vaginal hysterectomy
Know MoreMayflower Education
At Mayflower, we believe that training the next generation of surgeons is as important as treating patients today. A gynaecologist trained in laparoscopy at Mayflower will go on to treat hundreds of women over their career - extending the impact of every hour of teaching.
Mayflower Women's Hospital is a training centre recognised by Gujarat University, and our educational programmes are conducted in collaboration with Storz, IAGE, and FOGSI.
Courses
Mayflower conducts the CSEEMIG course, along with other courses in collaboration with el Education.
Learn MoreFellowship
The fellowship programme provides training in minimally invasive surgery for gynaecologists. [VERIFY: stipend support, programme details and accrediting body before publishing]
Learn MoreMayflower Surgeries
The Foundation supports access to surgical care for eligible women who need financial assistance. Support is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Range of Surgeries
The Foundation may provide financial support for eligible patients requiring care for conditions such as endometriosis, gynaecological cancers and infertility. The availability and level of support are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Support
The Mayflower Foundation's patient support programme may provide financial support towards surgical care for eligible women. Each request is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Conditions We Treat
Frequently Asked Questions
The Mayflower Foundation is a charitable initiative established in 2007 by Dr. Sanjay Patel [VERIFY: and his brother] in memory of his father, Dr. Shankar Patel.The Foundation may provide financial support for eligible patients' surgical care, supports medical education through fellowship programmes and courses, and supports clinical research in women's healthcare.
The Foundation was established by Dr. Sanjay Patel and his brother in 2007, inspired by the values of their father, Dr. Shankar Patel. The Foundation aims to support access to surgical care through financial assistance for eligible patients.
The Foundation may provide financial support towards surgical care for eligible patients. Each case is assessed individually.To enquire, contact us at care@mayflowerhospital.com or call +91 6352 800 850.
The Foundation supports Mayflower's fellowship programme, which provides training in minimally invasive surgery for gynaecologists, and the CSEEMIG course. [VERIFY: stipend support, accrediting body and collaborators] In 2023, the Foundation sponsored the education of six students.
We welcome support from individuals, organisations, and the medical community who share our commitment to accessible women's healthcare. To learn more about how you can contribute - whether through donation, collaboration, or professional partnership - contact us at care@mayflowerhospital.com.