M. S. Valiathan

Indian surgeon

Marthanda Varma Sankaran Valiathan (24 May 1934 – 17 July 2024) was an Indian cardiac surgeon. He was a President of the Indian National Science Academy and National Research Professor of the Government of India.[1][2]

Marthanda Varma Sankaran Valiathan

Born(1934-05-24)24 May 1934
Died17 July 2024(2024-07-17) (aged 90)
NationalityIndian
Alma materUniversity of Kerala
University of Liverpool
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Occupationcardio-thoracic surgeon
SpouseAshima
Children2

He was awarded the Padma Vibushan in 2005.

Valiathan was a member of the Indian Academy of Sciences, Indian National Science Academy, National Academy of Sciences, India, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Indian National Academy of Engineering, The World Academy of Sciences, American College of Cardiology, the Royal College of Physicians of London and the International Union of Societies of Biomaterials and Engineering.

Valiathan died on 17 July 2024 at a hospital in Manipal, India at the age of 90.[3]

References

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  1. "Engineering (BTech, MTech), Medical (MBBS, MD, MS), Dental (BDS, MDS) Courses | Admissions 2017 - Manipal University". manipal.edu. Retrieved 2016-11-26.
  2. Valiathan, MS (2008). "A Surgeon's Quest". J Biosci. 33 (–000): 313–326. doi:10.1007/s12038-008-0050-7. PMID 19005230. S2CID 43804903.
  3. "Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan condoles death of renowned cardiac surgeon Valiathan". The Hindu. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2024.