Ramakant Krishnaji Deshpande | |
|---|---|
| Born | India |
| Occupation | Oncologist |
| Spouse | Geetanjali |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Ramakant Krishnaji Deshpande is an Indian surgical oncologist, known as the pioneer ofthoracoscopic surgery at theTata Memorial Hospital.[1] TheGovernment of India honoured him, in 2014, with the award ofPadma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, for his contributions to the fields of medicine.[2]
Ramakant Deshpande graduated in medicine (MBBS) from Karnataka Medical College,Hubli and did his post graduate studies (MS) at theTata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.[3] This was followed by a higher training stint at theMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York.[3] He also holds higher degrees such as FICS, Fellowship in Anterior Segment (FIAS), DHA and FAIS.[4]
Deshpande's career started at theKidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology in 1982. Three years later, in 1985, he returned to his alma mater, Tata Memorial Hospital, and worked there till 2002, as the Chief of Thoracic Services.[3] His current position is as the Head of Surgical Oncology at the S. L. Raheja Hospital,[1] which was taken over by theFortis Healthcare in 2009,[5] and presently known asAsian Institute of Oncology[3][6] where he is the executive vice chairman.[6] He has also been a consultant oncologist atLilavati Hospital, Mumbai.[3][6]
Deshpande is also associated with other establishments. He is the Director of firms such as Karnataka Leasing And Commercial Corporation Limited Director, Triumph Estates Private Limited,Triumph Hospitals Private Limited, Asian Institute Of Oncology Private Limited and Asian Cancer Foundation.[7] His wife, Geethanjali also serves as the Director of Triumph Hospitals Private Limited.[7]
Deshpande is credited with over 50 publications, both books and articles published in national and international journals.[3][8][9][10] He has also written chapters in a book,Textbook of Cancer, published by theNational Book Trust.[3][11]
Game Changers Award by The HR Club on 7 February 2015.[citation needed]
