Ajit Kumar Basu | |
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| Born | 1912 (1912) India |
| Died | 3 December 1986(1986-12-03) (aged 73–74) |
| Occupation | Cardiac surgeon |
| Known for | Open Heart surgery |
| Awards | Padma Shri Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize |
Ajit Kumar Basu (1912–1986)[citation needed] was an Indian cardiac surgeon.[1][2] He was a recipient ofShanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, the highest Indian science award in 1967.[3] He was honoured by theGovernment of India in 1970 with thePadma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.[4] He qualified for his FRCS in 1946. He was the first Indian to be appointed examiner of theRoyal College and served as itsHunterian Professor.[5]
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