​Prof. Dr. Dhavala Lakshmi Vidya is an esteemed medical educator, pediatrician, and writer. She is born and raised in Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh.
​Dr. Vidya earned her MBBS (1985), M.D. in Physiology (1999), and M.D. in Paediatrics (2003) from Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada. Over a distinguished teaching and clinical career spanning more than 23 years, she served as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor of Pediatrics, eventually retiring as Professor and Head of Pediatrics at Rangaraya Medical College in July 2025. She currently serves as a Professor of Pediatrics at Gayatri Vidya Parishad Institute of Healthcare & Medical Technology.
​Beyond her clinical and academic contributions, Dr. Vidya is a passionate writer and social advocate. She has authored numerous inspiring articles and insightful poems across prominent Telugu publications and journals, including Andhra Jyothi, Eenadu, Vishalandhra, Veekshanam, and Snehalochana. Driven by a commitment to youth empowerment and value-based education, she frequently conducts motivational programs, delivers speeches, and chairs educational seminars across various schools and colleges, inspiring generations of students and young doctors.