G. Bakthavathsalam

Govindaswamy Bakthavathsalam, also known as G. Bakthavathsalam, is an Indian surgeon, chairman, and managing trustee of the Dharmaveera K. Govindaswamy Naidu Medical Trust, which operates the K. G. Hospital in Coimbatore, India.

Early life and education

Govindaswamy Bakthavathsalam, also known as Dr. Beta, was born on 5 April 1942 in Annur, Coimbatore district. In 1964, he graduated with a Master of Science degree and an MBBS from Madras Medical College. He completed his postgraduate training in surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.

Career

He helped expand the KG Hospital under his leadership.

Accolades

In 1984, he received the Dr. B. C. Roy Award from Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
In 2005, he received the Padma Shri for his work in medicine from then-President of India A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. That year, he was one of six honored with a "Personality of the Decade" award from KG Foundation.
In 2009, he received a D.Sc. from MGR Medical University.