Manipal: Dr. Padmaraj Hegde appointed KMC Dean
Manipal, Jan 4, 2023: Dr. Padmaraj Hegde, Professor, Department of Urology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, and Deputy Medical Superintendent, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal has been appointed as the Dean, KMC, Manipal effective from Jan 1.
Dr. Padmaraj hails from Athrady of Udupi district. He completed MBBS and MS in General Surgery and M.Ch. (Genito Urinary Surgery) from KMC, Manipal. He was awarded FRCS from the University of Glasgow, Scotland, and also holds an MBA degree in Hospital Administration and Health Care Services.
Being an alumnus of Manipal, he joined the Department of General Surgery, KMC, Manipal as an Assistant Professor in 1993. Since then, he is serving the institution in various capacities. He served as the Professor of Surgery, at Melaka Manipal Medical College, Melaka, Malaysia.
A renowned Urologist, Dr. Padmaraj served as the Director, Alumni Centre, MAHE, Manipal, and as the Deputy Medical Superintendent, KH, Manipal before taking the position of Dean, KMC.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. B.S. Sudhakaran has helped the public to perform the last darshan, funeral procession, and last rites of Jnanayogi Sri Siddeshwara Mahaswamiji in a peaceful and reverential manner. Vijayamahantesha Danamma thanked him.
