CODS (Center for Obesity and Digestive Support) is a humanitarian medical initiative that bridges the gap between urban expertise and rural healthcare needs. Through free surgical camps, preventive programs, and digital health outreach, CODS delivers life-saving care to underserved communities across India.
Essential medical care delivered to remote regions, right at their doorstep.
Safe, modern surgical camps for patients lacking access to specialists.
Tools like the Bhalai App keep families connected to real medical guidance.
Partnering with hospitals & volunteers to uplift underserved regions.
Dr. Muffazal Lakdawala, one of India’s leading bariatric and laparoscopic surgeon, brings medical expertise, compassion, and a mission to deliver advanced surgical care to underserved communities. He also Initiated and led multiple pro bono surgical camps, providing laparoscopic state of the art surgeries in rural and tribal India.
Priyanka Kaul Lakdawala, an accomplished banker-turned-philanthropist, drives CODS’ strategy, operations, and on-ground execution—ensuring every camp and outreach initiative runs efficiently and reaches those who need it most.
Together, they lead CODS with a shared belief: quality healthcare should be accessible to every Indian, regardless of geography or income.
From life-saving surgeries to preventive care and digital awareness, we are committed to ensuring that every individual — especially in rural and underserved regions — receives the healthcare support they deserve.
Deliver accessible, advanced healthcare to underserved communities while inspiring future doctors to bridge India’s rural–urban healthcare gap.
Provide life-changing surgeries to the underprivileged and train the next generation of surgeons in advanced laparoscopic skills.
Healthcare must be compassionate, equitable, and excellent—empowering every individual with dignity, hope, and quality treatment.
Our mentors bring decades of medical excellence, compassion, and leadership — inspiring every initiative we undertake.
Delivering accessible and affordable healthcare to India’s underserved communities.