Govindaswamy Bakthavathsalam (born 5 April 1942),[1] also known as G. Bakthavathsalam, is an Indian surgeon, chairman, and managing trustee of the Dharmaveera K. Govindaswamy Naidu Medical Trust, which operates the K. G. Hospital in Coimbatore, India.
Early life and education
Govindaswamy Bakthavathsalam, also known as Dr. Beta, was born on 5 April 1942 in Annur, Coimbatore district. In 1964, he graduated with a Master of Science degree and an MBBS from Madras Medical College.[2] He completed his postgraduate training in surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.[3]
Career
He helped expand the KG Hospital under his leadership.[4]
Accolades
In 1984, he received the Dr. B. C. Roy Award from Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.[5]
In 2005, he received the Padma Shri for his work in medicine from then-President of India A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.[6] That year, he was one of six honored with a "Personality of the Decade" award from KG Foundation.[7]
In 2009, he received a D.Sc. (Honoris Cause) from MGR Medical University.[8]
References
- ↑ Indian Confederation for Healthcare Accreditation – View Profile. ICHA. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ↑ Alumni Association Madras Medical College. Madras Medical College Official Website. Retrieved Jan 11, 2025.
- ↑ The Hall of Fame: Many Congratulations!. natboard.edu.in. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ↑ About KG Hospital - Leading Multispecialty Hospital in Coimbatore. www.kghospital.com. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ↑ Dr. B.C. Roy Award | NMC. www.nmc.org.in. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ↑ Outlook India - India's Best Magazine| Find Latest News, Top Headlines, Live Updates. Outlook India(2005-01-25). Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ↑ The Hindu : Tamil Nadu News : KG Foundation honours six with 'Personality of the Decade' award. www.hindu.com. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
- ↑ The Hindu : Tamil Nadu / Chennai News : Honorary doctorates for 12 doctors. www.hindu.com. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
External links
- Template:Usurped The Hindu - 16 March 2006
- ADDRESS LIST OF PADMA AWARDEES-2005 PADMA VIBHUSHAN (9) 1. Dr. Bal - Indian Government
- KG Hospital