Kiritkumar Mansukhlal Acharya
| Kiritkumar Mansukhlal Acharya | |
|---|---|
| Born | Saurashtra, Gujarat, India |
| Occupation | Dematologist |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
| Website | Official web site |
Kiritkumar Mansukhlal Acharya is an Indian dermatologist, known for his services for the eradication of leprosy.[1][2][3] The Government of India honoured him, in 2014, by awarding him the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, for his contributions to the fields of medicine and social service.[4]
Biography
Kiritkumar Mansukhlal Acharya, more known by his popular name, K. M. Acharya,[2] hails from Saurashtra, in the Western Indian state of Gujarat.[1] His medical career was mainly at the M. P. Shah Medical College, Jamnagar as the Professor and the Head of the Department of skin, sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and leprosy.[3] After his retirement from the service, he runs the Mahatma Gandhi Leprosy Society.[2][3]
References
- 1 2 "Medicos India". Medicos India. 2014. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Times of India". Times of India. January 26, 2014. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
- 1 2 3 "India Medical Times". India Medical Times. January 26, 2014. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
- ↑ "Padma 2014". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 25 January 2014. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
External links
- "Sehat". Sehat. 2014. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
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