IITian Gaurav's App Revolutionizes Doctor Appointments, Honored by Google

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News18•15-02-2026, 06:46
IITian Gaurav's App Revolutionizes Doctor Appointments, Honored by Google
- •IIT Patna alumnus Gaurav Kumar developed the Bigohealth app after his mother's cancer diagnosis highlighted struggles in booking doctor appointments.
- •The app allows users to book doctor appointments from home, providing information on specialists in various cities.
- •Gaurav witnessed villagers struggling with long queues and middlemen at hospitals, inspiring him to find a solution.
- •IIT Patna supported his idea with 25 lakh, and the Bigohealth app was launched in 2021.
- •He was recently honored by Google's Vice President Poornima Kochikar in Vietnam and by Birac, a Government of India institution.
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