Padma Shri Dr G. Bakthavathsalam

Dr. G. Bakthavathsalam is an eminent surgeon, philanthropist, a dedicated teacher and founder of world class health care institutions.

He is an alumni of Madras Medical College, and Mt.inai Hospital, Chicago (USA); he was the Visiting Professor in twelve countries.

He is the Chairman & Managing Trustee of K.G. Hospital & Post Graduate Medical Institute, Coimbatore, Chairman of K.G. College of Health Sciences, K.G. Healthcare & KG Information Systems ltd. He has set up a 'model' multi and super specialty hospital, which effectively delivers international health care services at affordable cost. He has been responsible for putting Coimbatore in the medical map of India. He firmly believes that Medical Tourism will revolutionize the image and economy of India.

Awards Received

• "Padma Shri" from the President of India, APJ Abdul Kalam (2005)

• "Dr. B.C. Roy Award" from the Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi (1984)

• Award for Excellence Teaching DNB Programmes (2018)

• Emeritus Teacher Award from the National Board of Examinations (NBE) New Delhi (2018)

• "Life Time Achievement Award" from Madras Medical College during its Post Centenary Platinum (175th year) celebrations (2010)

• "Life Time Achievement Award" by The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai (2011)

• "Lifetime Achievement Award" From Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI - TANCARE) (2017)

• Pro-Life Award by Life for All and Life International USA (2011)

• Dr. K.P. Misra Endowment Oration Award by Sri Jagannath Spirutual Educational Cultural Trust & The Utkal Association of Madras (2011)

• "Honorary Fellowship" by Quality Council of India, New Delhi (2011)

• "Sri Sakthi Amma" Oration Award - Narayani Peedam, Vellore (2010)

• Dr. Rajammmal P. Devados Oration Award - Avinashilingam University for women, Coimbatore (2010)

• Doctorate (Honoris Causa - D.Sc.) - The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai (2009)

• "Maruthuva Dharma Chemmal" award - Indian Medical Association, Palani (2009)

• "Manithaneya Maruthuva Maadhava Maamani" (2008)

• "Chandrayan of Doctors" award - Indian Medical Association, Mettupalayam (2008)

• "PSG Distinguished Alumni" Award (2005)

• "The Jewel of Coimbatore" Award (2005)

• "KLR Life Time Achievement" award, Salem Gastro Centre (2003)

• "Vaidya Ratna" Award from Sri Adichunchanagiri Math (2001)

• " Seva Ratna" Award from Centenarian Trust (1999)

• "Vocational Excellence" Award from Rotary Club

• Siksha Vibhushan - Educational Excellence the Highest Award by Brahma Kumaris

• World Spiritual University - Mount Abu 2015

• "Dharma Veera" Award by the Medical Fraternity of Coimbatore Region (2016)

• "TAMPA LIMRA Excellence Award" from Tamilnadu Medical Practitioners Association (2017)

• Award of appreciation - 2017 of Tamil Nadu Government for outstanding performance in Organ Transplant related activities.

• 'Legend of Coimbatore' from Dr. Mohan's Diabetic Specialities Centre. - 2018

• "Emeritus Teacher" Award and the "Award for Excellence in Teaching DNB Programmes" on

• KG Hospital by National Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi - 2018

• "Great Divine Healer" Award by Coimbatore Mutipurpose Social Service Society. -2019

• "Eminent Educator" Award from VM Foundation, Coimbatore - 2019

• "Jewel of India" Award from Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya, Mt. Abu, Rajasthan - 2019

• 'Thought Leader' Award from KG Hospital's Postgraduates & CRRIs. - 2020

• Healthcare Icon/Leader of the Year- National Award - The Economic Times - 2021

He is a Fellow of:

• Association of Surgeons of India (Chennai)

• International College of Surgeons (USA)

• College of Chest Physicians (New Delhi)

• Academy of Medical Specialities (New Delhi)

• Madras Medical College (Chennai)

• GI Endoscopy (Tokyo University)

He was the President of:

• Indian Medical Association, Coimbatore Branch

• Association of Surgeons of India, Coimbatore Branch

• Accident Care Association of Coimbatore, Coimbatore

• Society for Emergency Medicine in India

• Coimbatore Hospitals' Association, Coimbatore

• Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India

• Rotary Club of Coimbatore, Coimbatore

He was a Member of:

• Medical Council of India

• The Academic Council of Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore

He is a Member of:

• The National Healthcare Committee of CII, New Delhi

• The Planning Board of Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

• Governing Body Committee of Government Arts College (Autonomous), Coimbatore Core Committee for Medical Tourism of Govt. of Tamil Nadu

• Health Care panel of FICCI TNSC.

He was a Syndicate Member of:

• Bharathiar University (Coimbatore)

• Indira Gandhi School of Management (Pondicherry)

• Government Arts College (Coimbatore)

Coordinator:

• He was the coordinator of the Healthcare Committee of the "World Classical Tamil Conference, 2010"

Some of his & KG Hospital's notable contributions to the community:

• Over Rs.230 Crores worth of concessions provided to the poorer sections of the society

• Screened over 1 million people in rural villages free of cost through medical camps

• Under his leadership, KG Hospital has performed 85,000 eye surgeries free of cost and over 2500 heart surgeries free of cost

• KG Hospital's bloodbank supports around 4000 thalassemia patients with free blood

• The National Board of Examinations has recognized K.G. Hospital for conducting postgraduate courses in 11 specialties and the hospital received a National Award for Excellence in Teaching.

• Conducted more than 10,000 continuing medical education programmes & over 2,000 health awareness programmes for the common public

• Provided relief during national disasters such as Coimbatore Bomb Blast, Kargil War, Gujarat Earth quake, Kumbakonam school fire tragedy, Tsunami victims, Thane cyclone,

Kerala Floods

• A Contribution of Rs. 1 Crore toward Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund to battle COVID-19.

He was on the Advisory Board of:

• Madurai Kamaraj University

• Tamil Nadu State Illness Assistance Society

• Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council

Educational Qualifications and positions held :

MBBS

• Madras Medical College 1964

- Madras Medical College 1968

Asst. Professor of Surgery

- Kilpauk Medical College 1968-1969

Registrar of Surgery

- Coimbatore Medical College 1969-1972

Registrar of Surgery

- Mt. Sinai Hospital, Chicago 1973

Sr. Registrar of Surgery

Altoona Hospital, Pittsburgh 1974

Honorary Professor of Surgery

- PSG Medical College 1984-1986