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Tamil Nadu

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Award conferred on cardiologist

Staff Reporter

Patients, associates laud Dr. Misra's humanitarian approach

LAUDING LIFELONG CONTRIBUTION: Dr.S.S.Badrinath (right), presents the Mahanodia Samman award to cardiologist K.P.Misra in Chennai on Saturday. Former Governor of Orissa M.M. Rajendran (left), is also in the picture. — Photo: K.V.Srinivasan

CHENNAI: It is not everyday an eminent doctor gets such salutations from patients and grateful citizens of the city.

But on Saturday evening, an entire hall reverberated with the heartfelt thanks from an entire gathering for cardiologist Dr. K.P. Misra for not only dealing with the heart professionally but also emotionally.

Organised jointly by the committee of hosts and the Utkal Association of Madras, the hall at Chinmaya Heritage Centre saw close associates and patients of Dr. Misra sharing their experiences on the eve of his departure to Bhubaneshwar for personal reasons.

L.K. Tripathi, State Chief Secretary, said Dr. Misra had won the hearts of many through his humanitarian approach. Describing him as a large-hearted man, he said such service was needed to develop a vision for the betterment of the city in terms of quality of life.

He conferred the first "Mahanodia Samman" award — instituted by the Utkal Association of Madras — on Dr. Misra for his relentless service to society. He also released Dr. Misra's book, Fifty fascinating cases in surgery.

N. Ram, Editor-in Chief, The Hindu, and member of the felicitating committee, said Dr. Misra and his wife Dr. Arati Priti represented the noblest of the profession, especially in the wake of malpractices in medicine, including kidney racket.

Underlining the remarkable services of Dr. Misra, he said he succeeded in pursuing two contradictory concepts: excellence in scientific field and making modern medicine accessible to the underprivileged.

Describing it as an occasion to celebrate Dr. Misra's return to his roots, Mr. Ram said Orissa, a State with good economic indicators, needed his contribution besides personal commitment to his mother Bhavani Devi. He also highlighted the virtues of national integration and religious harmony in the renowned cardiologist and wished the doctor couple to continue to inspire youth with their empathy towards society.

M.M. Rajendran, former Orissa Governor, Swami Mitrananda of Chinmaya Mission, S.S. Badrinath, N.S. Rao and G. Bakthavatchalam, who were members of the felicitation committee, also spoke.

Dr. Misra served in Apollo Hospital and was the honorary cardiology consultant in Hindu Mission Hospital. He reached out to several patients in Chennai during his three-decade-long medical practice. Besides being an author of 14 books, he was a good orator and philanthropist, said the speakers.

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