Bhalchandra Nilkanth Purandare

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Bhalchandra Nilkanth Purandare
Born27 October 1911
Maharashtra, India
Died10 November 1990
OccupationGynecologist
AwardsPadma Bhushan

Bhalchandra Nilkanth Purandare (27 October 1911 - 10 November 1990), was an Indian Gynecologist[1] and the director of the Dr. N.A. Purandare Medical Centre for Family Welfare and Research, Mumbai.[2] He served as the president of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) from 1973 to 1976[3] and the Mumbai Obstetric and Gynecological Society (MOGS) from 1966 to 1968.[4] He was an honorary fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists[5] and an elected fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (1961).[2] The Government of India awarded him the third highest civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan, in 1972, for his contributions to medicine.[6] His brother Dr. Vithal N. Purandare was also an acclaimed obstetrician and gynaecologist, renowned for his surgical prowess. He served as President of the Mumbai Obstetrics and Gynecology society(1973-1975) and FOGSI President in 1981.[7][8] Their nephew Dr. C. N. Purandare, is a prominent gynaecologist and an ex President of FIGO.[5][9]

He died on 10 November 1990 at the age of 80.[10]

His authored his autobiography in Marathi titled 'Shalyakaushalya' (शल्यकौशल्य).

References[]

  1. ^ C. N. Purandare; M. A. Patel & G. D. Balsarkar (August 2013). "Indian Contribution to Obstetrics and Gynaecology". J Obstet Gynaecol India. 63 (4): 216–217. doi:10.1007/s13224-013-0464-5. PMC 3763051. PMID 24431644.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Obituary-Fellows" (PDF). National Academy of Medical Sciences. 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
  3. ^ "FIGO presidents" (PDF). International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
  4. ^ "MOGS Past Presidents". Mumbai Obstetric and Gynecological Society. 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "THIS DOCTOR CARRIES AHEAD HIS FAMILY'S TRADITION". DNA India. 9 December 2009. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
  6. ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 November 2014. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
  7. ^ Purandare CN, Patel MA, Balsarkar GD (2013). "Indian contribution to obstetrics and gynaecology". J Obstet Gynaecol India. 63 (4): 216–7. doi:10.1007/s13224-013-0464-5. PMC 3763051. PMID 24431644.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ "Welcome to MOGS Online".
  9. ^ "Dr.C.N. Purandare, Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Purandare Hospital".
  10. ^ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/239986489_Professor_Bhalchandra_Nikanth_Purandare_1911-1990

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