K. T. Dholakia
| K. T. Dholakia | |
|---|---|
| Born |
12 August 1920 Rajkot, Gujarat, India |
| Died | 17 June 2004 |
| Occupation | Orthopedic surgeon |
| Known for | Knee replacement surgery |
| Spouse(s) | Saroj |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Kandarp Tuljashanker Dholakia was an Indian orthopedic surgeon and one of the pioneers of joint replacement surgery in India.[1] Born in Rajkot in the state of Gujarat on 12 August 1920, Dholakia was the president of Indian Orthopaedic Association and the Association of Surgeons of India.[1] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri in 1973.[2] He died on 17 June 2004, at the age of 83, survived by his wife, Saroj.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Dr. KT Dholakia: Pioneer of Joint Replacement Surgery in India" (PDF). Journal of The Association of Physicians of India. 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
- ↑ "Padma Shri" (PDF). Padma Shri. 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
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