Rtn. Mahesh started 100 beded Kotbagi Hospital during 1991, in Aundh Area of Pune. It is multi-specialty one, with modern diagnostic infrastructure, supported by state of art communication facilities. It is first ISO 9001-2000 certified hospital in Pune. He is also a Chairman of Kotbagi Institute of Hospital Management which is recognised by University Of Pune.
Being a true Rotarian, Dr. Mahesh considers `Service above Self’ as a guiding philosophy of his life. While professionally he has achieved enviable status, he is equally keen in fulfilling his commitment to the community. He serves as a Hon. Secretary of 300 beded H V Desai Eye Hospital, which performs more than hundred eye surgeries every day free of cost, for the benefit of poor and needy. He is also Hon. Secretary of Poona Blind Men’s Association and Founder Trustee of `Women Literacy Centre’ Ashta Nokai Foundation, Japan based NGO in Pune, as well as Kolumbus Ambulance which deploys a fleet of 20 Ambulances. He is a Chairman of Chinmayi Medical Foundation.
Rtn. Mahesh has equally illustrious track record in Rotary. He joined Rotary Club of Pune Sports City in 1995 as its Charter Member. He served as Secretary of the club and o board and all different committees as a chairman. He was President of the club in the year 1998-99. He excelled in every capacity and as Principle in Management, `work always flows to some one who completes it’, many new assignments at District Level came to Rtn. Dr. Mahesh. He worked as a Counselor for IYE incoming students, District Chairman for International RYLA, Co-convenor of Dist. Assembly which was attended by more than 1100 Delegates coming from all the corners of RID 3130. He also served as GGR, GSR, and District Secretary (Programs). He has attended Rotary Conventions, institutes, Pre-convention Rotract and IYE meets.
A popular figure in Rotary Movement, Rtn. Dr. Mahesh has visited several clubs as a speaker both in India and abroad. He has visited many countries like USA, JAPAN, UK, Australia,Mexico, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Canada, Hawai, Nepal and many more. He promoted Rotary Friendship Exchange Program with RID 2620 in Japan and visited them as a Team Leader. He is also a Rotary Volunteer and has served overseas. He was decorated with RI Four Avenue of Service Citation Award.

Mahesh’s father, a Medical Doctor by profession and a mother, Doctor of Philosophy saw a dream of having a son, who is academically sound, successful professional, a social worker at heart and ultimately a good human being. They found their dream come true in Mahesh. Mahesh’s wife Rtn. Dr. Amita (former Anita) has filled his life in every possible way. A childhood friend who became a life partner is also a Doctor by profession. In very hectic schedule of Mahesh, as a true `Ardhangini’ she looks after hospital along with Rtn. Dr. Mahesh. She has firmly stood behind and also with Mahesh at every difficult bent of life. Rtn. Dr. Mahesh and Rtn. Dr. Amita are blessed with two daughters, elder one Chinmayi is twelve years old and younger one Sana is just two years now.
Being the ardent admirer of nature, Rtn. Dr. Mahesh takes a keen interest in out door sporting activities like hang gliding, para sailing, rifle / revolver shooting, horse riding, motor cycle and car racing. His zest for photography and architecture has motivated him to travel to far corners of the world. He enjoys seashores with scotch, Indian classical music to Western dances, traditional Indian food to barbeque with candle light dinners. He is a true connoisseur of good things available in every walk of life.
Rtn. Dr. Mahesh is a superb blend of many things. Though Hon. Professor in Medical Faculty he looks like a college student, and though a District Governor of RID 3130 in 2005-2006 it will be difficult to make him out from the crowd of Rotaractors! He is a unique combination, which represents youth and dynamism with modesty and maturity! Here is a person who with all his talents and achievements is a sincere and trusted friend and ultimately a good human being! He is poised to lead our District to the next century!