Dr. K.G. Bakthavatchalam
Dr. K. G. Bakthavathsalam is a renowned Surgeon, Philanthropist, Orator and a dedicated teacher with sterling qualities, which he maintains throughout his career.
A man of principles and strong convictions, he believes in doing one’s duty with honesty and hard work.
He is a “Humane Surgeon” with whom his patients can feel comfortable. He is the Founder of Centres of Excellence in Healthcare, Education, Information Technology and Power.
Dr. Bakthavathsalam 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 )
- G.I. Endoscopy ( Tokyo University )
He has been President of :
- Indian Medical Association.
- Association of Surgeons of India.
- Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India.
He has been Member of :
- Medical Council of India.
- Advisory Board, Madurai Kamaraj University.
- Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.
- National Healthcare Committee of CII, New Delhi.
He is a Member of :
- Academic Council of Government Arts College ( Coimbatore ).
- Thiruvalluvar University ( Vellore ).
- Planning Board, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
- Delegation of CII National Healthcare Committee, which participated in two international conferences on Healthcare at Singapore.
- National Healthcare Committee of CII, New Delhi.
He was Chairman of :
- CII’s Healthcare Sub – Committee ( Southern Region ) for two years.
He has also set up institutions of higher learning in Coimbatore, viz.
- KGISL – IIM ( which conducts MCA Course )
- KGISL – Institute of Technology ( KITE ) ( Engineering College )
- K. G. College of Arts & Science.
Awards conferred on Dr. KG Bakthavatchalam :
- Dr. B.C. Roy Award ( 1984 )
- Seva Ratna Award
- Vaidya Ratna Award
- Rotary Vocational Excellence Award
- Life Time Achievement Award in Medicine
- Distinguished PSG Alumni Award
- Chandrayan of Doctors Award
- The Jewel of Coimbatore Award
- Padma Shri Award ( 2005 )
- Honorory Degree of Doctor of Science ( D.Sc. ) Honoris Causa ( 2009 ) – The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.
