Asia’s Healthcare Power List 2025: The Leaders Redefining Medicine, Technology and Access

In 2025, Asia’s healthcare transformation is no longer a future-facing promise—it is happening now, driven by a new generation of hospital executives, policymakers and digital health founders. From AI-powered diagnostics to scalable preventive care and medical tourism, these leaders are shaping systems that blend innovation with access at a scale the rest of the world is watching closely.

Among the most influential figures is Dr. Tran Quoc Bao, a Vietnam-based international healthcare expert who has emerged as a leading advocate for AI-driven eye care and cross-border medical tourism. His work sits at the intersection of precision medicine and affordability, positioning Southeast Asia as a competitive destination for advanced ophthalmology and elective care.

In Singapore, Dr. Tan See Leng, the nation’s Minister for Health, continues to set the regional agenda through the “Healthier SG” initiative. His leadership emphasizes prevention, population health and digital-first care models, moving healthcare upstream and reducing long-term system strain. Singapore’s approach has become a blueprint for governments seeking sustainable reform.
Taiwan’s Dr. Der-Yang Cho, CEO of China Medical University Hospital, represents the cutting edge of clinical innovation. Named Healthcare Asia’s CEO of the Year in 2025, Cho has overseen FDA-approved CAR-T cell therapy breakthroughs, proving that Asia-based institutions can lead in globally competitive biotech and translational research.

Few names carry as much weight in Asian healthcare as Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, founder of Apollo Hospitals in India. Often called the architect of modern private healthcare in the country, Reddy continues to influence global thinking on integrated telehealth, large-scale multispecialty hospitals and affordability without compromising quality.

Singapore-based entrepreneur Nawal Roy, founder and CEO of Holmusk, is shaping the future of mental and behavioral health. By leveraging real-world evidence and artificial intelligence, Holmusk is helping health systems and life sciences companies generate actionable insights, an area of growing importance as mental health moves to the center of public health policy.

Another enduring force is Dr. Devi Shetty, founder of Narayana Health. Known for pioneering high-volume, low-cost cardiac surgery models in India, Shetty is now exporting this efficiency-driven approach across Southeast Asia, challenging assumptions about cost structures in complex care.

Beyond headline names, sector-specific influencers are accelerating change. In digital transformation, Setiaji, senior advisor to Indonesia’s Ministry of Health, and Chien-Chang Lee, CIO of Taiwan’s Ministry of Health, are shaping national strategies around smart city health infrastructure and clinical AI integration. Their work underscores the role of government technocrats in scaling innovation.

Longevity and aging research are gaining prominence through leaders like Dr. Andrea B. Maier, founder of Chi Longevity in Singapore. A global authority in geroscience and precision geromedicine, Maier is helping redefine how Asia approaches aging populations—not as a burden, but as an opportunity for innovation.

In specialized care, Dr. M.J. Arunkumar of India’s Hannah Joseph Hospital stands out for bringing advanced neuroscience technologies to Tier II cities, proving that cutting-edge care need not be confined to major metros. Meanwhile, pharmaceutical innovation continues to be shaped by G.V. Prasad of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, a critical global voice for affordable access to generics and biosimilars.

Finally, healthcare influence is no longer limited to boardrooms. Rising medical creators on social media—particularly in Vietnam—are translating clinical knowledge into everyday wellness content for younger audiences, signaling a shift in how trust and education are built in healthcare.

Together, these leaders illustrate a defining reality of 2025: Asia is not just catching up in healthcare innovation—it is setting the pace.