Jacob Chandy
Jacob Chandy (23 January 1910 – 23 June 2007) was an Indian neurosurgeon and teacher of medical sciences. As the first neurosurgeon in India, he is widely regarded as the father of modern neurosurgery in India. In 1964, the Government of India honoured him with their third highest civilian award, Padmabhushan, for his services in the fields of neurosurgery and medical education.
Jacob Chandy | |
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Dr. Jacob Chandy in 1960 | |
| Born | 23 January 1910 India |
| Died | 23 June 2007 (aged 97) |
| Occupation(s) | Neurosurgeon, professor |
| Spouse | Accamma |
| Children | Mathew Jacob, Varghese Jacob, Accamma |
| Awards | Padmabhushan MNI Fellow Medal of Honour by the World Congress of Neurological Surgeons Professor Emiratus of the Government of Kerala |
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