Dr. Bhalchandra Nilkanth Purandare | |
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| Born | (1911-10-27)27 October 1911 India |
| Died | 10 November 1990(1990-11-10) (aged 79) |
| Occupation | Gynecologist |
| Parent | Nilkanth Anant Purandare |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan |
Dr.Bhalchandra Nilkanth Purandare (27 October 1911 – 10 November 1990), was an Indiangynaecologist.[1] He was the son of Dr.Nilkanth Anant Purandare (Also known as 'Father of Indian Obstetric and Gynaecology'). He was the director of theDr. N.A. Purandare Medical Centre for Family Welfare and Research, Mumbai.[2] He served as the president of theInternational Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) from 1973 to 1976[3] and theMumbai Obstetric and Gynecological Society (MOGS) from 1966 to 1968.[4] He was an honorary fellow of theRoyal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists[5] and an elected fellow of theNational Academy of Medical Sciences (1961).[2] The Government of India awarded him the third highest civilian honour of thePadma 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]
He authored his autobiography in Marathi titled 'Shalyakaushalya' (शल्यकौशल्य).
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