When Dr. Surheeta Kareem began her medical practice in Gorakhpur four decades ago, the city had little to offer in terms of modern healthcare. At that time, there were hardly two or three qualified doctors available, and women in particular had almost no access to specialized medical care. Yet, Dr. Kareem—today a senior gynaecologist, laparoscopic surgeon, and Director of Star Hospital, Gorakhpur—chose to establish herself in this city, determined to change the narrative...