Shyama Prasad Mukherjee is an Indian doctor. In 2019, he has been awarded Padma Shri by the Indian Government for his contribution in medicine.[1]
Shyama Prasad Mukherjee | |
|---|---|
| Born | Shyama Prasad Mukherjee |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Patna Medical College |
| Known for | Doctor |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2019) |
Early life edit
Mukherjee did his MBBS from Patna Medical College in 1957. He started practising in Ranchi in 1966.[2]
Career edit
Mukherjee was the former head of the Department of Pathology at Rajendra Medical College. He has been treating patients over 55 years. He takes only 5 rupees to treat poor people.[1][3][4]
Awards edit
References edit
- ^ a b ""Morality, Ethics Must Be Revived": Doctor Who Charged Rs 5 For Services". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- ^ "Padma Shri ' ₹5' Ranchi doctor rues crass commercialisation of medical services". Hindustan Times. 1 May 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- ^ a b ANI (29 January 2019). "Receiving Padma Shri a matter of happiness for my patients, says Dr Mukherjee". Business Standard India. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- ^ "Doctor who has charged Rs5 fee for 53 years wins Padma Shri award". gulfnews.com. 27 January 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2022.