Padmashri Dr.G.Bakthavathsalam
MS,FICS,FAMS, D.Sc.,
Chairman, KG Hospital
About
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. Sinai 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.
Email : drgb@kghospital.com
Awards and Honours
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1984
“Dr. B.C. Roy Award”
from the Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi
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1999
“Seva Ratna”
Award from Centenarian Trust
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2001
“Vaidya Ratna”
Award from Sri Adichunchanagiri Math
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2003
“KLR Life Time Achievement”
award, Salem Gastro Centre
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2005
“Padma Shri”
from the President of India, APJ Abdul Kalam
“PSG Distinguished Alumni”
Award
“The Jewel of Coimbatore”
Award
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2008
“Manithaneya Maruthuva Maadhava Maamani”
“Chandrayan of Doctors”
award - Indian Medical Association, Mettupalayam
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2009
Doctorate (Honoris Causa - D.Sc.)
- The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai
“Maruthuva Dharma Chemmal”
award - Indian Medical Association,Palani
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2010
“Sri Sakthi Amma”
Oration Award - Narayani Peedam, Vellore
Dr. Rajammmal P. Devados Oration Award
- Avinashilingam University for women, Coimbatore
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2011
Pro-Life Award
by Life for All and Life International USA
Dr. K.P. Misra Endowment Oration Award
by Sri Jagannath Spirutual Educational Cultural Trust & The Utkal Association of Madras
“Honorary Fellowship”
by Quality Council of India, New Delhi
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2015
Siksha Vibhushan - Educational Excellence the Highest Award
by Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University - Mount Abu
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2016
“Dharma Veera”
Award by the Medical Fraternity of Coimbatore Region
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2017
“TAMPA LIMRA Excellence Award”
from Tamilnadu Medical Practitioners Association
Award of appreciation - 2017
of Tamil Nadu Government for outstanding performance in Organ Transplant related activities.
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2017
Award for Excellence Teaching DNB Programmes
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2018
Emeritus Teacher Award
from the National Board of Examinations (NBE) New Delhi
“Vocational Excellence” Award
from Rotary Club
'Legend of Coimbatore'
from Dr. Mohan's Diabetic Specialities Centre
“Emeritus Teacher" Award and the “Award for Excellence in Teaching DNB Programmes”
on KG Hospital by National Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi
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2019
"Great Divine Healer" Award
by Coimbatore Mutipurpose Social Service Society.
“Eminent Educator” Award
from VGM Foundation, Coimbatore
“Jewel of India” Award
from Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya, Mt. Abu, Rajasthan.
'Thought Leader' Award
from KG Hospital 's Postgraduates & CRRIs.
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2021
"Healthcare Icon / Leader of the Year - National" Award
by the Economic Times Health care Awards 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.
Educational Qualifications and positions held :
| MBBS | - | Madras Medical College 1964 |
| MS | - | 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 |