Ramniklal K. Gandhi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 January 1929[citation needed] |
| Died | 14 June 2003 (2003-06-15) (aged 74)[citation needed] |
| Occupation | Pediatric surgeon |
| Spouse | Madhu |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Ramniklal Kirchand Gandhi was an Indian pediatric surgeon, medical academic, writer and the president of the Association of Surgeons of India.[1] Born in aJain family[2] of modest means inKhanpar,Wankaner,Gujarat in the Indian state ofGujarat on 18 January 1929, he did his schooling atRajkot and graduated in medicine from theKing Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai with first rank. He did his post graduation at the same institute in pediatric surgery while practicing medicine.
Gandhi was the president of the Association of Surgeons of India and was the editorial secretary or editor of theIndian Journal of Surgery from 1965 to 1989.[1] He was an honorary fellow of theRoyal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[3] and was the co-author of the book,G. D. Adhia's Operative Surgery and Instruments, published in 1983.[4] TheGovernment of India awarded him the fourth highest Indian civilian honour ofPadma Shri in 1985.[5]
He was married to his wife, Madhu.[1] He died on 14 June 2003, at the age of 74.[citation needed]
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