Amit Prabhakar Maydeo
Amit Prabhakar Maydeo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Girgaon,Mumbai, India |
| Occupation | Gastroenterologist |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Amit Prabhakar Maydeois an Indian gastroenterologist[1]andendoscopyexpert[2]known for his pioneering efforts on therapeutic endoscopy andendoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP).[3][4]In 2013, he was honoured by theGovernment of Indiawith thePadma Shri,the fourth highest civilian award, for his contributions to the fields of medicine and medical education. His son, Dr. Rohan Maydeo, is a surgeon fromMGM Medical College and Hospital, Aurangabad.[5]
Biography
[edit]Suddenly,I feel a big burden on my shoulders.But at the same time,I also feel that my responsibility towards those needing medical care has increased,said Dr. Maydeo on hearing about thePadma Shriaward.[6]
Amit Prabhakar Maydeo was born in a family with meagre financial resources inGirgaon,a southern Mumbai area in the western Indian state of Maharashtra.[6]After graduating in medicine, his initial specialization was in surgery, but an internship at a German Hospital introduced him to the minimally invasive technique of endoscopy.[6]
Maydeo is credited with the establishment of the first endoscopic centre in India, Baldota Institute of Digestive Sciences,[7]considered as the most modern gastroenterology and endoscopic centre in India where he works in the capacity of the Director.[8]Reports credit him with introducing the concept of endoscopy in India and starting the first educational course on the topic.[6]He is also reported to have done path breaking work on therapeutic endoscopy andendoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP).[3][4]His researches have also been quoted to have developed new protocols in the treatment of pancreatic and common bile duct (CBD) stones.[3][4]
Amit Maydeo, a recipient of the civilian award ofPadma Shri,[5]lives along the Bhulabhai Desai Road, popularly known asBreach Candy,in Mumbai.[1]
Positions
[edit]Amit Prabhakar Maydeo, a former President[8]of the Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India,[9]is the Managing Director of the Institute of Advanced Endoscopy, he also holds positions of prominence such as:
- Director - Baldota Institute of Digestive Sciences, Global Hospital, Mumbai[6][8]
- Consultant, Gastroenterologist -Breach Candy Hospital,Mumbai[8]
- Honorary Consultant Gastroenterologist -Jaslok Hospital,Mumbai[8]
- Consultant Gastroenterologist -Prince Aly Khan Hospital,Mumbai[8]
Maydeo is also connected with two firms, Elcom Instruments Industries and Centre for Digestive and Kidney Diseases India, in the capacity of the Director.[10][11]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ab"Call Life".Call Life. 2014. Archived fromthe originalon 25 October 2014.Retrieved25 October2014.
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- ^abc"India Medical Times".India Medical Times. 2013. Archived fromthe originalon 5 June 2014.Retrieved25 October2014.
- ^ab"Padma 2013".Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 25 January 2013.Retrieved10 October2014.
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- ^"Company Info".Company Info. 2014.Retrieved25 October2014.
External links
[edit]- "Padma Awards List".Indian Panorama. 2014.Retrieved12 October2014.
- Dr Amit maydeo/verified gastroenterologist information at Gastro Doctor India.