G. Bakthavathsalam

G. Bakthavathsalam
Born
Govindaswamy Bakthavathsalam

(1942-04-05) 5 April 1942
Annur, Coimbatore district, Madras Presidency, British Raj
Alma materMadras Medical College
Children2
Awards
  • Padma Shri
  • B.C.Roy
  • Dharmaveera
  • Life Time Achievement
  • Jewel of Coimbatore
Websitewww.kghospital.com

Govindaswamy Bakthavathsalam (born 5 April 1942)[1] is an Indian surgeon and the chairman and managing trustee of the Dharmaveera K. Govindaswamy Naidu Medical Trust, which operates the K.G. Hospital in Coimbatore, India. He received the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, in 2005 for contributions to the field of medicine.[2]

Early life and education

Govindaswamy Bakthavathsalam, also known as Dr. Beta, was born on 5 April 1942 in the village of Annur in Coimbatore district. In 1964, he graduated with a Master of Science degree and an MBBS from Madras Medical College.[3] He later completed postgraduate training in surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.[4]

Career

Bakthavathsalam returned to India in 1973 after completing his postgraduate training.

He established the KG Eye Hospital, which has provided over 85,000 free cataract surgeries to underprivileged patients, with funding support from the Lions Club.[5] The hospital has also conducted 1,600 free heart surgeries and 1,500 free dialysis treatments. Through the Little Hearts organization, 500 heart surgeries have been performed on children, and 35,000 children have been screened for heart disease. In addition, over 300,000 adults have been screened for high blood pressure, and 35,000 accident victims have been treated. KG Hospital is also active in rural outreach, having organized medical camps that have provided free health screenings to over 1.4 million people. [6]

In 1998, KG Hospital provided free treatment to 250 victims of the Coimbatore bomb blasts, alongside assisting victims of the Kargil War, the Gujarat earthquake, the Kumbakonam school fire, tsunamis, Cyclone Thane, and the Kerala floods.[7]

Positions held

Throughout his career, has held various positions, including:

He has also served as president of the following organizations:

  • The Urolithiasis Project Scheme (ICMR)
  • Indian Medical Association (1986–87)
  • The Association of Surgeons of India (Coimbatore)
  • Accident Care Association of Coimbatore
  • Coimbatore Hospitals' Association
  • Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (1991)

Memberships

He has been a member of national and regional committees in India:

He holds management positions in various KG Group ventures, including KG Hospital, Kannapiran Mills, Kadri Mills, KG Healthcare, and KG Information Systems Private Limited.

Accolades

Further reading

References

  1. ^ "Indian Confederation for Healthcare Accreditation - View Profile". www.icha.in. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  2. ^ "Padma Awards".
  3. ^ "Alumni Association Madras Medical College". Madras Medical College Official Website. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
  4. ^ natboard.edu.in https://natboard.edu.in/convocation/19convo/Hall%20of%20Fame%E2%80%94The%20Faculty%20Awards.pdf. Archived (PDF) from the original on 8 April 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2025. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ^ "About KG Hospital - Leading Multispecialty Hospital in Coimbatore". www.kghospital.com. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
  6. ^ "Kamma.in". kamma.in. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
  7. ^ "About KG Hospital - Leading Multispecialty Hospital in Coimbatore". www.kghospital.com. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
  8. ^ www.ETHealthworld.com. "Economic Times Healthcare Awards | ET HealthWorld". ETHealthworld.com. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
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