Ritika Samaddar is one of India’s leading clinical nutrition experts with over 29 years of experience in hospital-based dietetics and therapeutic nutrition. As Regional Head at Max Healthcare, she has pioneered several patient nutrition programs and led research-driven initiatives for improving clinical dietary standards. A certified bariatric and sports nutritionist, Ritika is also an educator, advisor, and active member of multiple national and international nutrition forums.

Educational Qualification:

• M.Sc. – Therapeutic Nutrition, Lady Irwin College, Delhi (1995)
• UGC NET Qualified – June 1997
• Certified Bariatric Nutritionist – Hermann Memorial Hospital, Houston, USA
• Certified Sports Nutritionist – International Sports Science Association, California, USA

Professional Experience:

• Regional Head – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Max Healthcare (2005–Present)
• Senior Dietitian – Batra Hospital, New Delhi (1997–2005)
• Dietitian – Moolchand Hospital, New Delhi (1997)

Awards and Achievements:

• Certificate of Appreciation – Lady Irwin College (2007)
• Outstanding Service Award – Max Healthcare (2008)
• Course Director – Bariatric Nutrition Workshop, IFSO 2012 & OSSICON 2016
• Master Trainer – Multidisciplinary Diabetes Care Education, Project HOPE
• Advisory Member – SUPOSHAN Program for improving nutrition in Delhi schools
• Contributor and Advisory Board Member – Nutrition Quotient, FSSAI-SNF
• Advisor to multiple M.Sc. and Ph.D. students in Nutrition and Food Science
• Registered Dietitian (RD No. 26/2001)

Professional Membership:

• Joint Secretary – Delhi Chapter, Indian Dietetic Association (IDA)
• Life Member – ISPEN (Indian Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition)
• Life Member – OSSI (Obesity Surgery Society of India)