She has been practicing medicine for over 46 years. Currently, Dr. Shanti Talwar is working with Apollo Hospital. Apart from hospital affiliations, she has been working actively in various fields. She has been an active member of various organisations, including Life member of IAPS, Life member of IAP (Delhi). Dr. Shanti Talwar has been feted with the Bharat Nirman"Talented Ladies Award, Best citizen of India Award. Dr. Shanti Talwar is an alum of University Of Delhi where she earned a MBBS. Thereafter, Dr. Shanti Talwar earned MS - General Surgery from University of Delhi and MS from General Surgery - University of Delhi.