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The memoirs of Dr P. Venugopal, the man who performed India's first heart transplant, trace his never-told-before journey from a small town to being the director of India's premier medical institute, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). For the first time, an intensely reticent, world-renowned surgeon speaks of his personal and professional trials and tribulations, his crowning achievements in the field of healthcare, and the controversies that surrounded him during his career.
Dr Venugopal is credited with introducing advanced Western concepts of cardiac surgery in the early 1970s in India. He has more than 50,000 heart surgeries to his credit, was head of the AIIMS cardiothoracic centre, and later its dean and director. In his four-decade-long tenure, he has had a ringside view of some of the most impactful medical and political developments of the time.
Dr Venugopal has achieved an iconic status owing to his landmark contributions to medicine, surgery and research, and as someone who on the strength of his moral convictions took on the might of the government. He enjoys the trust of his patients and the people who worked with him, as a man who has steadfastly committed himself to his profession and to his patients, eschewing all personal gain. For his patients and students and for aspiring doctors in general, these memoirs provide insights and inspiration from a remarkable life.
Review
'Dr Venugopal's innumerable contributions to healthcare have placed India on the world stage. He has saved the lives of countless people with exemplary commitment and integrity in service. His pioneering heart transplant charted frontiers that brought renewed hope and faith to the noble profession of medicine. Doctors such as him are invaluable assets, and India is proud of him!'*--Dr Harsh Vardhan, member of parliament, former member of the WHO executive board, former minister of health & family welfare, India
*translated
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'Dr Venugopal has been one of the strongest pillars in the growth of AIIMS. His contribution to the creation and development of the Cardiothoracic and Neurosciences Centre is unmatched. I have had the pleasure to observe his passion and commitment with pride and admiration for almost three decades. It is for the first time that he is speaking about matters personal and professional close to his heart; the story is worth reading and should be present in the libraries of all medical colleges as a role model to follow.'--Dr Sneh Bhargava, former director, AIIMS
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'Dr Venugopal is a pioneer who established modern cardiac surgery and performed the first heart transplantation in India. He is a remarkable surgeon, leader and educator. There are innumerable surgeons in India, and spread across the globe, who have been trained by him. His book offers rare insights into his remarkable journey and is a compelling "must read" for anybody the medical world touches today.'--Dr Valluvan Jeevanandam, director of the Heart and Vascular Center, University of Chicago Medicine
About the Author
P. Venugopal is widely known as a pioneer in the field of organ transplantation in India. He introduced advanced Western concepts of cardiac surgery in the early 1970s at a time when it was largely trial and error even in premier institutes in India. He has more than 50,000 heart surgeries to his credit and has trained some of the best medical personnel in India and abroad. He was head of the cardiothoracic centre, dean and director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
Priya Sarkar is a communications consultant who has worked with clients such as Meta India, among others. In her previous roles, she has worked with American Express and UnitedHealth Group-Optum, setting up and leading the communications functions in the region.
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Heartfelt A Cardiac Surgeon's Pioneering Journey
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- ISBN: 9789356993587
- Author: P. Venugopal and Priya Sarkar
- Publisher: HarperCollins India
- Pages: 280
- Format: Paperback
- Release Date: 7 July 2023
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The memoirs of Dr P. Venugopal, the man who performed India's first heart transplant, trace his never-told-before journey from a small town to being the director of India's premier medical institute, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). For the first time, an intensely reticent, world-renowned surgeon speaks of his personal and professional trials and tribulations, his crowning achievements in the field of healthcare, and the controversies that surrounded him during his career.
Dr Venugopal is credited with introducing advanced Western concepts of cardiac surgery in the early 1970s in India. He has more than 50,000 heart surgeries to his credit, was head of the AIIMS cardiothoracic centre, and later its dean and director. In his four-decade-long tenure, he has had a ringside view of some of the most impactful medical and political developments of the time.
Dr Venugopal has achieved an iconic status owing to his landmark contributions to medicine, surgery and research, and as someone who on the strength of his moral convictions took on the might of the government. He enjoys the trust of his patients and the people who worked with him, as a man who has steadfastly committed himself to his profession and to his patients, eschewing all personal gain. For his patients and students and for aspiring doctors in general, these memoirs provide insights and inspiration from a remarkable life.
Review
'Dr Venugopal's innumerable contributions to healthcare have placed India on the world stage. He has saved the lives of countless people with exemplary commitment and integrity in service. His pioneering heart transplant charted frontiers that brought renewed hope and faith to the noble profession of medicine. Doctors such as him are invaluable assets, and India is proud of him!'*--Dr Harsh Vardhan, member of parliament, former member of the WHO executive board, former minister of health & family welfare, India
*translated
***
'Dr Venugopal has been one of the strongest pillars in the growth of AIIMS. His contribution to the creation and development of the Cardiothoracic and Neurosciences Centre is unmatched. I have had the pleasure to observe his passion and commitment with pride and admiration for almost three decades. It is for the first time that he is speaking about matters personal and professional close to his heart; the story is worth reading and should be present in the libraries of all medical colleges as a role model to follow.'--Dr Sneh Bhargava, former director, AIIMS
***
'Dr Venugopal is a pioneer who established modern cardiac surgery and performed the first heart transplantation in India. He is a remarkable surgeon, leader and educator. There are innumerable surgeons in India, and spread across the globe, who have been trained by him. His book offers rare insights into his remarkable journey and is a compelling "must read" for anybody the medical world touches today.'--Dr Valluvan Jeevanandam, director of the Heart and Vascular Center, University of Chicago Medicine
About the Author
P. Venugopal is widely known as a pioneer in the field of organ transplantation in India. He introduced advanced Western concepts of cardiac surgery in the early 1970s at a time when it was largely trial and error even in premier institutes in India. He has more than 50,000 heart surgeries to his credit and has trained some of the best medical personnel in India and abroad. He was head of the cardiothoracic centre, dean and director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
Priya Sarkar is a communications consultant who has worked with clients such as Meta India, among others. In her previous roles, she has worked with American Express and UnitedHealth Group-Optum, setting up and leading the communications functions in the region.
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