A. Ranganadha Rao
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Professor A. Ranganadha Rao M.B.B.S., M.S., M.Ch., D.Sc. (born 11 April 1930) is an Indian urologist. He is the first Urologist from Andhra Pradesh
and the first person to perform Transplantation of Kidney
in Andhra Pradesh.
, East Godavari district. After primary education there, he joined P. R. College, Kakinada
for Intermediate course.
He is graduated from Andhra Medical College
, Visakhapatnam
in 1952. He has won Anderson Gold Medal in Anatomy and Dr. Bhaskar Menon Prize in Pathology during his medical career. He has joined Andhra Pradesh Government Health Services in 1956. He did post-graduation (M.S.) in Surgery from the same college in 1962. He continued the Government service. He did Masters degree in Urology from Christian Medical College, Vellore
in 1969. He is one of the first Urologists of the country and the first to specialize in Urology from the state of Andhra Pradesh.
He has worked as Assistant Professor of Surgery in Andhra Medical College between 1962 to 1970. He was Professor of Urology in Osmania Medical College between 1970 to 1983. He was also Honorary Consultant in Urology at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences
. During his long illustrious service, he has established the first Urology department in Osmania Medical College in 1970 and started Post-graduation Cource in Urology in 1980. His team has successfully performed the Transplantation of Kidney in Osmania General Hospital
in 1982 for the first time in Andhra Pradesh.
He has more than 25 years of experience in Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. He has been to many Indian Universities as an Examiner to Post-graduate students in Urology. He has presented about 35 oral presentations in the National Urology conferences. He has published about 12 scientific papers in Indian Journal of Urology
. He chaired several Scientific sessions in National conferences of Urological Society of India.
He held the positions of Honorary Secretary, Vice-President, President-Elect and President of the Urological Society of India from 1982 to 1989.
He has founded Hyderabad Institute of Urology in 1994 along with some other Urologists in Hyderabad.
He was awarded the Doctor of Science
(Honoris Cause) by N.T.R. University of Health Sciences at 13th Annual Convocation on 13 March 2009.
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
and the first person to perform Transplantation of Kidney
Kidney
The kidneys, organs with several functions, serve essential regulatory roles in most animals, including vertebrates and some invertebrates. They are essential in the urinary system and also serve homeostatic functions such as the regulation of electrolytes, maintenance of acid–base balance, and...
in Andhra Pradesh.
Career
He is native of PithapuramPithapuram
For famous Playback singer see Pithapuram Nageswara RaoPithapuram is a town and a municipality in East Godavari district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh....
, East Godavari district. After primary education there, he joined P. R. College, Kakinada
Kakinada
Kakinada is a city and a municipal corporation in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located east of the state capital, Hyderabad. It is also the headquarters of East Godavari district. It is nicknamed "Fertilizer City" , "Pensioner's Paradise" and "Second Madras"...
for Intermediate course.
He is graduated from Andhra Medical College
Andhra Medical College
Andhra Medical College is one of the premier Medical colleges in India. It is affiliated to NTR University of Health Sciences.It is the oldest medical college in Andhra Pradesh & 6th oldest in INDIA.-History:...
, Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam is a major sea port on the south east coast of India. With a population of approximately 1.7 million, it is the second largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh and the third largest city on the east coast of India after Kolkata and Chennai. According to the history, the city was...
in 1952. He has won Anderson Gold Medal in Anatomy and Dr. Bhaskar Menon Prize in Pathology during his medical career. He has joined Andhra Pradesh Government Health Services in 1956. He did post-graduation (M.S.) in Surgery from the same college in 1962. He continued the Government service. He did Masters degree in Urology from Christian Medical College, Vellore
Vellore
Vellore It is considered one of the oldest cities in South India and lies on the banks of the Palar river on the site of Vellore Fort. The city lies between Chennai and Bangalore and the Temple towns of Thiruvannamalai and Tirupati...
in 1969. He is one of the first Urologists of the country and the first to specialize in Urology from the state of Andhra Pradesh.
He has worked as Assistant Professor of Surgery in Andhra Medical College between 1962 to 1970. He was Professor of Urology in Osmania Medical College between 1970 to 1983. He was also Honorary Consultant in Urology at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences
Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences
The Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences shortly NIMS is a premier institute and autonomous university in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is established under the Act of Andhra Pradesh State Legislature.-Overview:...
. During his long illustrious service, he has established the first Urology department in Osmania Medical College in 1970 and started Post-graduation Cource in Urology in 1980. His team has successfully performed the Transplantation of Kidney in Osmania General Hospital
Osmania General Hospital
Osmania General Hospital is one of the oldest hospitals in India located at Afzal Gunj, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. It was built during the time of the Last Nizam, Osman Ali Khan, and is named after him....
in 1982 for the first time in Andhra Pradesh.
He has more than 25 years of experience in Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. He has been to many Indian Universities as an Examiner to Post-graduate students in Urology. He has presented about 35 oral presentations in the National Urology conferences. He has published about 12 scientific papers in Indian Journal of Urology
Indian Journal of Urology
Indian Journal of Urology is peer-reviewed open access journal published on behalf of the Urological Society of India...
. He chaired several Scientific sessions in National conferences of Urological Society of India.
He held the positions of Honorary Secretary, Vice-President, President-Elect and President of the Urological Society of India from 1982 to 1989.
He has founded Hyderabad Institute of Urology in 1994 along with some other Urologists in Hyderabad.
He was awarded the Doctor of Science
Doctor of Science
Doctor of Science , usually abbreviated Sc.D., D.Sc., S.D. or Dr.Sc., is an academic research degree awarded in a number of countries throughout the world. In some countries Doctor of Science is the name used for the standard doctorate in the sciences, elsewhere the Sc.D...
(Honoris Cause) by N.T.R. University of Health Sciences at 13th Annual Convocation on 13 March 2009.
Orations
- He has delivered the "Dr. H. S. Bhat Oration" and spoke on Endourology in 1996.
- Dr. Yella Prasad Memorial Oration in 1985.
- Dr. Hemadri Sarcar Memorial Oration in Urology in 1990
- Dr. Bhaskar Reddy Endowment Oration in 1996.