Dr. Savita Chopra
Radiologist | Cancer Awareness & Prevention Advocate | Rotary Leader
Dr. Savita Chopra is a radiologist with over three decades of experience, with special expertise in Fetal & Maternal Radiology and Breast Radiology. An alumna of Lady Irwin School and Armed Forces Medical College, she completed her MD in Radiology from Delhi University. She served as a commissioned officer in the Indian Armed Forces for 15 years before establishing Chopra Diagnostic Centre, Gurugram, in 1998. She continues to practice alongside her elder son, Dr. Saurabh Chopra, who is also a radiologist.
A Rotarian since 2016, Dr. Chopra has been deeply involved in cancer awareness, early detection and prevention, with a particular focus on breast and cervical cancer. Through Rotary initiatives, she has personally undertaken and reported nearly 25,000 free-of-cost mammograms, along with numerous breast-cancer awareness programmes across Haryana and the NCR. She has also been actively involved in HPV vaccination initiatives for underprivileged girls.
She has held several leadership positions in Rotary International District 3011, including roles in Breast Cancer Awareness and Cancer Awareness & Prevention. She has been appointed Joint Director, Cancer Awareness, RID 3011 for Rotary Year 2026–27 and District Chair, Public Image for Rotary Year 2027–28.
Dr. Chopra is currently the President of Rotary Club Gurgaon for Rotary Year 2026–27, with the vision “Create Lasting Impact.” Her Rotary work encompasses cancer awareness and prevention, women’s health, education, thalassemia, blood donation, environmental sustainability and community development.
Her contributions to healthcare and community service have received recognition from Rotary International and Rotary District 3011, as well as from organisations including the Cancer Foundation and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). In August 2026, she was honoured with the Rotary International Award of Excellence for her contributions to service.
Dr. Chopra is also deeply passionate about the environment and sustainable living, and actively supports tree plantation, conservation and initiatives aimed at creating greener and healthier communities for future generations.
Family
Dr. Savita Chopra is married to Brig. (Retd.) V.K. Chopra, SM, a highly decorated veteran who served with distinction in the Indian Armed Forces and has received several recognitions for his service, including for his role during wartime.
The couple has two sons. Their elder son, Dr. Saurabh Chopra, is a radiologist and works alongside her at Chopra Diagnostic Centre, Gurugram. Their younger son, Dhruv Chopra, is an engineer and holds an MBA from Melbourne Business School. He lives in Sydney, Australia, with his wife Sohini.
And, as the family likes to say, the baby of the house is Zuzu, their six-year-old pug, whose antics keep everyone active and entertained.
