Kakarla Subba Rao

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Kakarla Subba Rao
Born(1925-01-25)25 January 1925
MBBS)
New York University (MS)
Occupations
  • Radiologist
  • hospital administrator
Medical career
AwardsPadma Shri (2000)

Kakarla Subba Rao (25 January 1925 – 16 April 2021) was an Indian radiologist who served as the first director of Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad. For his contributions to the field of medicine, Rao was conferred Padma Shri in 2000, the fourth highest civilian award by the Government of India.[1] He was also the founder and president of the Telugu Association of North America.[2]

Early life and education

Rao was born on 25 January 1925 to a middle class agricultural family in Pedamuttevi, a small village in

Bronx Hospital and completed his MS in radiology from New York University.[4] During this time, he also worked as a night technician at the Bronx Hospital to pay his tuition.[4] Between 1954 and 1956, he was a special fellow of radiology at hospitals in New York and Baltimore. He cleared the American Board exam in Radiology in 1955.[3]

Career

After his residency in the

International Skeletal Society and served as a member of the society's editorial board.[4] Rao was the founder and first president of the Telugu Association of North America, an umbrella organization for Telugu speakers in the United States.[10]

On the call of late Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister

Padmavathi Medical College for Women and had also served as the chairman of KIMS Medical Research Foundation, International Educational Academy, and the Kakarla Subba Rao Radiological Educational Services in Hyderabad.[11] He had also served as the personal doctor of the former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. T. Rama Rao.[14]

The Government of India honoured Rao with the Padma Shri on 26 January 2000, in recognition of his valuable contributions to the field of medicine.[15]

Death

Rao died on 16 April 2021 in Secunderabad at the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences due to age-related ailments.[1] He had been admitted to the hospital a month earlier and was undergoing treatment. He was aged 96.[13]

Books

  • Subba Rao, Dr Karkala (2013). A Doctors Story of Life & Death. Prabhat Prakashan.
    ISBN 978-8184301809
    .
  • Subba Rao, Dr Karkala (2003). Diagnostic radiology and imaging. New Delhi: Jaypee Bros. Medical Publishers.
    OCLC 601059826
    .

References

  1. ^ a b "Renowned radiologist and first Director of NIMS, Kakarla Subba Rao passes away". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Leadership - TANA". tana.org. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  3. ^
    ISBN 9781643249346
    . Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d e ".:Indian Radiology:". www.indianradiologist.com. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  5. ^ "Dr. Kakarla's profile".
  6. ^ "Dr. Kakarla Subba Rao – a Profile".
  7. ^ a b "Dr. Rao formally hands over charge of Director, NIMS". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 9 July 2004. Archived from the original on 4 August 2004.
  8. ^ "Tele-Radiology set up of Kakarla Subba Rao Radiological and Imaging Educational Sciences Trust, Hyderabad".
  9. ^ "Renowned radiologist Kakarla Subba Rao is no more". @businessline. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  10. ^ "Past Presidents of TANA". Telugu Association of North America.
  11. ^ a b "'Radiologist of the Millennium' Dr Kakarla Subba Rao leaves a legacy behind". The Siasat Daily. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  12. ^ "Noted radiologist and former NIMS director Kakarla Subba Rao passes away". www.thehansindia.com. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  13. ^
    ISSN 0971-751X
    . Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  14. ^ "Renowned Radiologist Dr. Kakarla Subba Rao Passes Away". Gulte. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  15. ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.

External links

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