Bhupathiraju Somaraju
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| Bhupathiraju Somaraju | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 September 1948 Akividu, Andhra Pradesh |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Guntur Institute of Medical Sciences, PGIMER, JNTU |
| Occupation | Cardiologist, Teacher |
| Known for | Founder of CARE hospitals |
| Awards | Padma Shri India’s Most Admired Surgeon 2014[1] |
Bhupathiraju Somaraju is an Indian surgical cardiologist and the chairman of Care Hospitals, Hyderabad.[2][3] Author of many medical articles in peer reviewed journals[4][5] and an elected fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences,[6] he was honoured by the Government of India, in 2001, with the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri.[7]
In 1998, Soma Raju with A. P. J. Abdul Kalam developed a low cost coronary stent, named the "Kalam-Raju Stent".[8][9] In 2012, the duo designed a rugged tablet computer for health care in rural areas, which was named the "Kalam-Raju Tablet".[10]
See also
List of Padma Shri award recipients (2000–09)
References
- ↑ http://pharmaleaders.tv/care-hospital-chief-noted-cardiologist-dr-somaraju-bhupathiraju-to-receive-the-prestigious-indias-most-admired-surgeon-2014-at-indian-affairs-5th-annual-india-leadership-2/
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