Dr Lal PathLabs Launches AI Powered Wellness Centre

Dr. Lal PathLabs announced the launch of Sovaaka, its new-age Diagnostic Experience Centre in Gurugram. Built on the philosophy of ‘Science Behind Wellness,’ Sovaaka focuses on preventive and lifestyle healthcare. The centre brings together precision diagnostics, cutting-edge technology, and medical expertise to help individuals take proactive control of their health. 

Sovaaka offers a deeply personalised diagnostics-led wellness experience that goes beyond routine health checks. Its doctor-designed programmes — including Eterna (for women) and Vita (for men) — are customised to an individual’s age, gender, and lifestyle. It brings together diagnostics such as high-sensitivity blood panels, genetic testing, AI-supported imaging, and seamlessly integrated digital health records. With end-to-end clinical report evaluation and tailored nutrition guidance, Sovaaka offers a comprehensive understanding of one’s health and wellness trajectory.

Artificial Intelligence Empowered Medical Expertise 

The Sovaaka experience is built on a foundation of hyper-personalisation, beginning with a physician-led pre-consultation designed to map out an individual’s specific risk profile. This ensures that every screening is tailored to the guest’s unique needs rather than following a generic checklist. 

“At Sovaaka, AI is the intelligence layer that empowers medical expertise—not replaces it—to turn complex diagnostic data into a proactive, personalised health journey," says Shankha Banerjee, CEO, Dr Lal PathLabs speaking exclusively with FE CIO.

A combination of hardware and software are inbuilt with AI to provide the customers with precise diagnostics.

“To support this precision, we utilise a suite of high-end diagnostic hardware—including MRI and CT scanners—that feature embedded AI to enhance imaging accuracy while maintaining the safety of lower radiation doses. For guests requiring a deeper clinical dive, we integrate advanced genetic and coronary risk assessments, leveraging cutting-edge platforms and sophisticated algorithms to predict potential health issues. The journey concludes with a dual-expert consultation involving both a physician and a dietician, ensuring that every data point is translated into a clear, actionable lifestyle and dietary roadmap,” says Banerjee.

Emphasising the importance of new age tools in early detection, (Hony) Brig. Dr. Arvind Lal, Executive Chairman, Dr. Lal PathLabs says, “Sovaaka marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of diagnostics — from disease detection to disease prediction. In a world where Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) or Lifestyle Diseases are affecting millions silently, science-led wellness and early screening play a transformative role. Testing today can truly save tomorrow.” 

Banerjee says, as the tools used at the centre have to be physician friendly apart from providing customer ease, the diagnostics chain has entered into partnerships accordingly. 

“The Sovaaka screening programs are the result of rigorous clinical deliberation by our medical experts, specifically designed to address the unique health risks of today’s modern lifestyle. By leveraging the deep diagnostic expertise and the battle-tested technological infrastructure of Dr. Lal Pathlabs, we have a distinct advantage: we use proven, high-end machines and processes already trusted in acute diagnostics and adapt them for precision wellness. Our focus is squarely on the early identification of life-threatening or life-altering conditions, where intervention can truly change a patient's trajectory. This approach ensures that we aren't just delivering data, but creating a positive, long-term impact on the health of the individual and, by extension, the well-being of society at large,” he says. 

The launch comes at a time when India is witnessing rapid growth in the preventive health and wellness segment, driven by increasing incidence of Non-Communicable Diseases, rising awareness, evolving lifestyles, and greater emphasis on early detection. 

Contribution From the Internal IT Team

Rather than using off-the-shelf solutions, The IT team from Dr Lal PathLabs built every touchpoint from scratch to ensure a frictionless transition for guests as they move across various diagnostic modalities. 

“A cornerstone of this innovation is the Sovaaka Smart Report, a dynamic tool available in both physical and digital formats. Designed for the modern patient, this report offers unprecedented flexibility—allowing for instant search, easy retrieval of historical health data, and seamless sharing with physicians. By centralising imaging, pathology, and clinical insights into one intuitive interface, our internal teams have successfully bridged the gap between complex medical data and actionable health management.

The teams also built and integrated AI-enabled imaging, secure data platforms, and interoperability layers, allowing complex medical data to be interpreted precisely and always within clinical context—while maintaining the highest standards of data security and patient privacy. Importantly, digital and IT worked hand-in-hand with clinicians, radiologists, and operations teams, translating medical requirements into technology that genuinely supports decision-making rather than adding complexity,” informs Banerjee.