Andhra Pradesh Chapter
of the Cardiological Society of India
21st Annual State Conference – 2016
(September 10th & 11th) – Visakhapatnam
Felicitations to
Dr.G.Subrahmanyam, Eminent Cardiologist
The
state of Andhra Pradesh is blessed to have several stalwarts in the field of
Medicine who have created a legacy to serve the health needs of the society -
and in that domain, will be a place reserved for an inspirational
cardiologist of our times – Dr.Gangapatnam
Subrahmanyam, alumnus of Guntur Medical
College and current Director of the Narayana Medical Institutions.
After
completing his MBBS from Guntur, he pursued his MD in Medicine and DM in
Cardiology from the Delhi University where he honed his clinical and
professional skills under several eminent physicians, such as the Dr.Padmavathi,
besides undergoing specialisted training in Pacing &
Electrophysiology. He served the
Government of Andhra Pradesh as Assistant Professor of Medicine and Cardiology
before being promoted to the post of Professor of Cardiology in 1975. He was
instrumental in building the departments of Cardiology as Professor and Head,
in Guntur Medical College and SV Medical College, Tirupati, and creating a rich
work culture of dedicated health care and professional services, on par with
contemporary practices elsewhere.
It
was in the medical college, that this young professor, with his keen enthusiasm
and benevolent demeanour, attracted and inspired many a student to take up
Medicine and Cardiology. Students still fondly remember his classes vividly for
their ease and simplicity – many a student personally benefited from his
personalized tutoring and mentoring. Several of his students have done well as
cardiologists and are living testimony to his ideals and professionalism.
Dr Subrahmanyam has the distinction of
starting superspeciality courses in Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical
Sciences, Tirupati where he was also the Director and Vice Chancellor, and
later starting similar courses in the Kathmandu University of Nepal.
Dr
G Subrahmanyam has the rare honor of being a blend of a good clinician, an
excellent teacher and an avid medical researcher. His areas of interest include
Trace Elements in Atherosclerosis and Stem Cell Research and it is pure delight
and awe to watch him, to this day, arrive at his department at 8AM, complete
his teaching assignment, attend to his patients and then visit his research lab
to continue his work or write his reports – upto 5PM or even more, with his
energy and enthusiasm remaining undiminished.
Erudite
yet humble, the empathy and compassion Dr Subrahmanhyam exudes have endeared him to his peers and
patients alike. A humanist and philanthropist to the core, he has given munificient
donations to help needy students in his native districts and has created a
trust for the same – International Helping Hearts Association in 2011. He set
up a GK Memorial Trust to renovate and assist temples – he helped build a
temple to his favorite diety – Lord Venkateswara in his home town of
Koverapalli, Nellore.
He
served several associations and societies as President and Secretary, including
the AP State Chapter of the Cardiological Society of India and the Indian
Society of Atherosclerosis Research. A recipient of several awards – Best Cardiologist, Best Researcher, Best
Teacher, and Lifetime Achievement to name a few – yet, he is most happy guiding
his students and watching them excel.
Sir,
Professor Gangapatnam Subrahmanyam, we salute you for what you have created for
us a. s a teacher, as a clinician, as a researcher, and look forward to many
more fruitful years of academic accomplishments from you.
May the Lord
Almighty bless you with bountiful health, energy and happiness.
Andhra Pradesh Chapter of the
Cardiological Society of India
On this, the 10th day of
September, 2016, at Visakhapatnam
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Andhra Pradesh Chapter of the Cardiological Society of India
21st
Annual State Conference – 2016 (September 10th & 11th)
– Visakhapatnam
Felicitations to Dr.IAV Prasad Lal, Eminent Cardiologist
Two
places in Vizag are showered with a very special name that attracts immediate
attention – the Gold Medal Winner boards in Andhra Medical College and the Tree
Hoardings along the roads of Visakhapatnam – that is the name of our beloved
Cardiologist – Dr.IAV Prasad Lal.
From
a tiny town of Kurupam, in Vizianagaram district, to being the first and
leading Cardiologist of the city of Destiny, the story of Sri Ippili Annaji
Varaprasad Lal is one of perseverance, hard work and courage. Born on 23rd
April 1949, to Sri Ippili Ramakrishnaiah and Sitamahalakshmi, Prasad Lal had
his early schooling in his home town of Kurupam, at the DPVD Zilla Parishad
High School where he earned showers of praise from his teachers. Later he
studied at the Loyola College, Vijayawada, before entering the hallowed portals
of Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam in 1967.
He
made a mark for himself in the medical college, winning laurels all the way –
and the many boards which display his name as the winner of gold medals and
prizes, bear testimony to his intelligence and proficiency. He was the proud recipient of Dr Swaminathan
Medal in Anatomy, Dr Narayana Menon Medal in Biochemistry and the Vikram Deo
Medal in Medicine. He was one among the few doctors, who succeeded, purely out
of diligence and determination, in securing a seat in the prestigious twin
temples of medical training – the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education
& Research, Chandigarh and the All
India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, where he did his DM in Cardiology.
Soon
thereafter, Dr Prasad Lal returned to Visakhapatnam and served as Assistant
Professor in Cardiology in Andhra Medical College for 6 years. Though it was
brief, during his tenure at his Alma Mater, Dr Lal soon made a name for himself
among the students and patients of the hospital – scores of students would
flock to his ward as he taught them the nuances of Cardiology and ECG
interpretation, often taking special classes at odd hours. Simultaneously, he
set up practice in the city and soon his reputation spread far and wide as he
offered specialized Cardiology services to the sick and needy.
Difficult
and impractical working rules imposed by the Government of the day forced Dr
Prasad Lal to resign rather than compromise on his ideals and principles. He
decided to become a full time practitioner thus benefiting hordes of patients
who could now get complete Cardiology services – all under one roof and within
half a day.
Name,
fame and fortune came Dr Prasad Lal’s way and, slowly, the magnanimous side of
him came to the fore and we were witness to his greathearted and liberal
donations. Besides profuse assistance to his home town of Kurupam, he has given
generously to the college and several organizations, including the massive tree
plantation program that was undertaken after the Hudhud disaster that struck
Vizag.
Happily
married to Lakshmi, the couple is blessed with a son Rakesh and daughter Rakhi,
both married and well settled.
Sir, we thank you profusely, for
all the services that you have rendered to improve the cardiac health of the
people of this region and wish you many more years of productive and prosperous
life. May the Lord Almighty shower his best blessings on you and your family.
Andhra Pradesh Chapter of the
Cardiological Society of India
On this, the 10th day of
September, 2016, at Visakhapatnam
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