Bhupathiraju Somaraju
Bhupathiraju Somaraju | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 September 1948 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Guntur Institute of Medical Sciences, PGIMER, JNTU |
| Occupation(s) | 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/
- ^ "Dr. B. Somaraju, Care Hospital". Video. YouTube. 1 July 2008. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
- ^ "Economic Times". Economic Times. 2012. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
- ^ "Microsoft Academic Research". Microsoft Academic Research. 2014. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
- ^ "PubFacts". PubFacts. 2014. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
- ^ "List of Fellows - NAMS" (PDF). National Academy of Medical Sciences. 2016. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Padma Awards. 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 15, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Story of indigenous stents". The Hindu-Businessline. India. 15 August 2001.
- ^ "The stent man". Rediff-News. India. 19 December 1998.
- ^ Gopal, M. Sai (22 March 2012). "Now, 'Kalam-Raju tablet' for healthcare workers". The Hindu. India. Retrieved 19 April 2012.
External links
- "Dr. B. Somaraju, Care Hospital". Video. YouTube. 1 July 2008. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
- "Microsoft Academic Research". Microsoft Academic Research. 2014. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
- "PubFacts". PubFacts. 2014. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
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