M. M. Joshi (ophthalmologist)
M. M. Joshi | |
|---|---|
Ophthalmologist | |
| Known for | M. M. Joshi Eye Institute |
| Awards | Padma Shri Rajyotsava Prashasti AIOS Lifetime achievement Award FIE Foundation National Award |
| Website | https://www.mmjoshieyeinstitute.com |
Mahipathi Madhwacharya Joshi (born 1935) is an Indian ophthalmologist and the founder of M. M. Joshi Eye Institute (Padma Nayanalaya), a 75-bedded super-specialty eye hospital, located in Hubli and Dharwad, and the largest in the region.[1] The first post graduate private practitioner in the state of Karnataka, he is one of the founders of Karnataka Ophthalmic Society and a recipient of Rajyotsava Prashasti, the second highest civilian award of the Government of Karnataka.[2] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2016, for his contributions to medicine.[3]
Biography
M. M. Joshi was born on 10 May 1935 in the village of Nimbal in
Karnataka University, also received the National Award of FIE Foundation in 1997 and Lifetime Achievement Award of the All India Ophthalmic Society in 2015.[2] The Karnataka Ophthalmic Society have instituted an annual award, Dr. M.M. Joshi Best Paper Award, in his honor for recognizing innovations in ophthalmology.[8][9]
See also
References
- ^ a b "M M Joshi Eye Institute in Dharwad". Ask Me. 2016. Archived from the original on 18 August 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ a b c "M.M. Joshi, Venkateshkumar among winners". The Hindu. 26 January 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ a b "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 August 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
- ^ "Founder". M M Joshi Eye Clinic. 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ "Cataract Surgery for screened patients at M.M. Joshi Eye Institute, Hubli under CSR - Kaiga Site" (PDF). Nuclear Power Corporation of India. 20 May 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ "Blinded by greed". Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ "CME on ophthalmology draws 170 participants". The Hindu. 12 October 2004. Retrieved 30 July 2016.[dead link]
- ^ "Orations & Awards". Karnataka Ophthalmic Society. 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ "Dr Padmamalini Mahendradas". Narayana Netthralaya. 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
External links
- "Dr. M. M. Joshi awarded the "PADMA SHRI" Award". YouTube video. M. M. Joshi Eye Institute. 5 April 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2016.