Biographies of 1st batch Students of BMC

I am Dr.K.Diwakar BSc,MBBS,DMRD,MRCR, a Consultant Radiologist practising in Kent,UK. After graduating from BMC, I left India in 19 for UK for my postgraduate training. From 1973 to 2002 I have been a Consultant & Director of Imaging at Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham, Kent, UK. I married Shantha, a Specialist in Community Paediatrics, in Kent. We have two sons, Vinod and Previn. Vinod is a Consultant Paediatrician,in Birmingham Children's Hospital, and a Postgraduate Tutor, University of Birmingham, UK. He is a co-author of Paediatric Vade-Mecum. Pervin is a Specialist Registrar in Clinical Imaging, in Royal London & St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, UK. Dr.K.Diwakar Medway Maritime Hospital Gillingham, Kent UK diwakar@blueyonder.co.uk 634-365148 ************************************************************************************

I am Dr.K.Shankaranarayanan MBBS, DABOp, an Ophthalmologist practising in Covington, VA, USA. After graduating from BMC, I left India for USA in 1963 for postgraduate training. In 1971 I started my private practice in Martinsburg, West Virginia and in 1973 moved to Covington, VA. I have been the Chief of Medical Staff of my hospital. Since 2002 I have semi retired. In 1966 I married Lalitha BCom, BA, who is a Comptroller of Shankar Enterprices and also helps in my practice. We have two sons, Harsha and Prithvi. Harsha has an Import-Export business. Prithvi MD,DABOp. an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He is married to Priya MD, a Physiatrist. Dr.K.Shankaranarayanan 410 Woodland Road Covington,VA. 24426 USA ks58@aol.com 540-863-5311 ******************************************************************************** I am Dr.R.Chokshi MBBS, DABOtl, FRCSC, an Ottolaryngologisit, practising in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. After graduating from BMC, I left India in 1962 for postgraduate training in both USA and Canada. Since 1971 I have been in private practice in Sydney. In my hospital, I have served as Vice President and President of

the Medical Staff Association, as well as Chief of Staff, Chief of our Department and Chairman of the Ambulatory Care Committee. I am still in active practice. In 1969 I married Ranjana MSc, who manages my practice. We have two sons, Anang and Apoorve and a daughter, Amala. Anang has a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, practises in Los Angeles. Apoorve BSc works for Electronics Arts Company of Canada in Vancouver. Amala MSc works as an Analytical Chemist for Proctor and Gamble in Hamilton, Ontario. Dr.R.Chokshi 336 Kings Road Medical Arts Building Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, B1S 1A9 rashmikant_chokshi@hotmail.com 902-539-6802 *********************************************************************************** I am Dr.K.R.Gururaja Rao MBBS, DCH(Scot), a Paediatrician and a Family Physician practising in Bangalore, India. After graduating from BMC, I left India in 1964 for postgraduate training in Scotland. In 1971 I returned to Bangalore and has been in private practice ever since. In 1983 I started my private Nursing Home in

Jayanagar. I have been honoured by the Brahman Sreepatharajamata as Dhruvaprashasthi. I am still in active practice. In 1968 I married Pramila BA, DBM, who is the Chief Administrator of my Nursing Home. We have a son, Sanjay and a daughter, Nandini. Sanjay MBBS, DCH, DNB, a Paediatrician, practising along with me, is married to Nanda MD, a Consultant Anaesthesiologist in my Nursing Home. They have a daughter, Avanthika. Nandini MBBS, MRCP(Ed), a Research Registrar in Metabolic Unit in St.Mary's Hospital, London, is married to Praveen MS, FRCS, a Colorectal Surgeon in Southend Hospital, London, UK. They have a daughter, Prakruthi. Dr.K.R.Gururaja Rao Srirama Anugraha 2nd Main, 37th Cross, 8th Block Jayanagar, Bangalore - 82 India sanjaygururajrao@rediffmail.com 2663 5380 ************************************************************************************ I am Dr.Y.B.(Manohar) Paranjape MBBS, DOMS(Bom), MS(Bom), DO(Eng), DABO, a General Ophtholmologist, practising in Hermitage, TN, USA. After graduating from BMC, I had postgraduate training in India. I left India in

1968 for further training in England and USA. I returned to India in 1974 and practised in Pune. In 1976 I returned to USA for further training and has been in practice since 1982. I married Pushpa BA, a housewife and she helps in my office. We have a son, Sachin and a daughter, Shefali. Sachin BS is a Cardiac Medical Research Assistant in Vanderbuilt Medical Centre, Nashville, TN. Shefali BS is a 3rd year in Johnson City, TN. Dr.Y.B.(Manohar)Paranjape Hermitage, TN. USA 615-889-2711 manohar@paranjape.org ***************************************************************************** I am Dr.I.P.Revanaradhya BSc, MBBS, a General Practitioner in Davangere, Karnataka, India. After graduating from BMC, I worked in Victoria and Vanivilas Hospitals and also in Tumkur General hospital. I left India in 1963 for postgraduate training in USA. I returned to India in 1967 and started my own general practice in the name of Aradhya and I.P. Memorial Charity Hospital in Davangere. I am semi-retired now. In 1960 I married Shantha, who is a housewife and a helper in my hospital.

We have two daughters, Sadhana and Neetha and a son, Swaroop. Sadhna BA is married to Suresh, a Professor of Anatomy in Belgaum Medical College. They have two daughters, Smitha and Shruthi. Neetha BSc, BEd a school teacher in Bangalore, is married to Prasad, a Professor of Paediatrics in a Medical College in Bangalore. They have two sons, Abhay and Akhil. Swaroop PhD from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, now working as a Research Associate in Human Genetics at Stanford University Hospital, Palo Alto, CA, is married to Kerry MSc, a Science writer and an editor at Family Health International. They have a daughter, Maya. Dr.I.P.Revanaradhya 2965 - 6th Main, MCC B-Block Davangere, Karnataka, India, 577004 ipraradhya@hotmail.com 8192-225587 ******************************************************************************* I am Dr.A.R.Paranjape BSc, MBBS, FACA, FFARCS(Eng), an Anaesthesiologist, living in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA. After graduating from BMC, I left India in 1964 for postgraduate training both in USA and England. I returned to India in 1973 and practised as a Cardiac Anaesthesiologist in Bombay. I

returned to USA in 1975 and practised in Chattanooga and Murfreesboro, TN. I was an Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee and Meharry Medical College. I was the Chief of my department at Nashville V.A. Medical Centre. I was also a member of the ICU, OR and Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committees. I was awarded as the best physician in Middle Tennessee in '87. I retired in 2002. In 1964 I married Sheela BA(Hons) and she is a housewife. We have a daughter, Natasha and a son, Nikhil. Natasha BScN, a head nurse on a Surgical floor in Nashville, TN, is married to James. They have a daughter, Ariana and a son, James. Nikhil BSc, a TV news anchorman at NBC studios in Memphis,TN, is married to Lorraine BA, a TV reporter. They have a daughter, Ana and a son, Max. Dr.A.R.Paranjape 106 Love Court Murfreesboro, TN, USA 37129 sheelaarun@aol.com 615-898-0069 ******************************************************************************** I am Dr.K.Krishna Murthy MBBS,FRCSC,DABNS,FACS,FICS, a Neuro Surgeon, practising in Little Rock, Arkansas USA. After graduating

from BMC, I left India for USA in 1963, for postgraduate training. I did research in Neurological Sciences in Canada. In 1971 I returned to USA and have been in private practice in Poughkeepsie, New York and recently moved to Little Rock. I have been the past President of the Medical Staff and the Director of Neurological Surgery and Neuro-Trauma at our hospital. My professional awards include The Franciscan Award 2000, Physician of Excellence Award 2004 and 2005. I am still in active practice. I married Pushpa, a graduate of BMC, an Anaesthesiologist at the VA Hospital. She retired in 1998 and is doing voluntary Medical Service in Sirali, Karnataka State, India. We have a son, Ramesh and a daughter,Geetha. We also have three granddaughters, Indira, Shaila, and Devi and two grandsons, Narayan and Nikhilas. Dr.K.KRISHNA MURTHY 53 Bouresse Place Little Rock, Arkansas 72223, USA 501-954-9069 501-257-6775 KMurthymd@aol.com ********************************************************************************* I am Dr.B.M.Jayaram MBBS,MD,FICP,FIMSA,FICC,FICA a Physician living in

Bangalore, India. After graduating from BMC, I did postgraduate training in India and was on the faculty of Medicine as a lecturer in Hubli, Assistant Professor in Bellary and Professor and head of the Department in Mysore and in BMC. I was the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine in Bangalore University. I was a Superintendent at Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospitals and a Senior Physician, Governament of Karnataka. I have published more than 40 papers in Medicine and presented a paper at the International Thyroid Symposium, Rome, Italy. I retired from my active practice in 1996. In 1967 I married Saraswathi, a graduate of BMC, who has retired as a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at BMC. We have a son, Rajeev. Rajeev BE,MS, a senior Research Engineer working for Nokia in San Diego, California, USA, is married to Maithri. They have a son, Akash. Dr.B.M.Jayaram 344, 3rd Cross, 8-A Main, 4th Block Koramangala, Bangalore - 34 India 2553-2093 ******************************************************************************* I am Dr.Ambu Patel MBBS,DABS,FACS,FRCSC a Thoracic,Cardiovascular and General Surgeon living in

Palos Hights, Illinois, USA. After graduating from BMC I left India in 1962 for my postgraduate training in USA. I practised for two years in Halifax, Canada and returned to Chicago, USA in 1971 and started my private practice. In my hospital I was the Chief of the Department of Surgery, Medical Director for Integration and Development and a member of the Board of Directors. In year 2000 I retired from my practice. At present I am the Medical Director of Managed care Organization and Physician Health Organization of my hospital. In 1968 I married Rathna, also a graduate of BMC. We have a son, Sunil and a daughter, Neela. Sunil MD,DABIM,MBA is an Internist and the Chief Medical Officer at St.James Hospital, Chicago. He is married to Amy, a Lawyer. They have a son, Joseph and a daughter, Elizabeth. Neela MD is doing her residency in Paediatrics in Chicago. Dr.Ambu Patel 2706 Madina Court Palos Hights, Illinois,60463 USA 708-371-6818 neelapatelmd@aol.com *******************************************************************************

I am J.P.Saroja Devi MBBS an Internal Medicine, Metabolism and Nutrition Specialist living in White Plains,NY,USA. After graduating from BMC I was a Lecturer in Anatomy at BMC. I left India in 1963 for my postgraduate training in USA. I returned to India in 1969 and practised in Dehradoon, Himachal Pradesh. I returned to USA in 1970 and had been in private practice in New York. I retired in 1995. In 1970 I married Seymour Sandberg, a Plastic Surgeon. We have three sons, David, Stephen and Michael and a daughter, Shana. David BA(Finance) owns Hedge Funds Company. Stephen BA is a Risk Management Officer. Michael BA(Accounting) works for Morgan Stanley Brokerage Company. He is married to Michelle and they have a son, Ryan. Shana BA is a 2nd year student in Architecture in Parsan's school, NY. Dr.J.P.Saroja Devi 121 Hillair Circle White Plains, NY. 10605 USA 914-831-5507 ****************************************************************************** I am Dr.Gracy Abraham MBBS an Internist and Pulmonologist practising in New Brunswick,NJ.

USA. After graduating from BMC I left India for USA in 1963 for postgraduate training in Obs. and Gyn. In 1969 I returned to India and practised in Gujarat. In 1971 I returned to USA for training in Internal Medicine and Pulmonology. Since 1976 I have been in practice at Robert Wood Hospital and St. Peters Medical Centre, New Brunswick. I am an Associate Clinical Professor. I am still in active practice. In 1963 I married Nayan Kothari, also a graduate of BMC. He is a Professor and the Chief of the Department of Medicine. We have a daughter, Anita and a son, Anil. Anitha MSc is a Director of Endovascular Division at Johnson and Johnson Company. She is married to Thomas, an artist. They have two sons, Noah and Jacob. Anil MBA is a Business Consultant in Philadelphia. He is married to Amy MBA who is a CEO of the Company. They have two daughters, Allison and Caroline and a son, William. Dr.Gracy Abraham (Kothari) 1184 Aaron Road New Brunswick, NJ. 08902 USA gracekothari@aol.com 732-821-8902 ********************************************************************************

I am Dr.M.B.Chandrasekara Setty MBBS, an Urologist living in Bayside, NY. USA. After graduating from BMC I left India for USA in 1966 for my postgraduate training. I started my private practice in 1980 and retired in 1992. In 1966 I got married to Soundryalaxmi. We have three daughters, Meera, Tara, Roopa and a son, Mahesh. Meera BA is married to Santhosh Kumar BE,MS a computer engineer at HSDC Bank in New Jersey. They have a son, Neil and a daughter, Sunitha. Tara BScN, a Public Health Manager, is married to Tejas MD, a Radiologist in Connecticut. They have a daughter, Avani. Roopa BCom is a Financial Controller in New York. Mahesh BE works for Cannon Company as a technical Advisor. Dr.M.B.Chandrasekara Setty 219-27 74th Avenue Bayside, NY 11364 USA 718-776-7612 cbmakam@yahoo.com *********************************************************************************** I am Dr.J.S.Pandya MBBS a General Practitioner in Bombay, India. After graduating from BMC I returned to

Bombay I started my private practice in 1963. I am still in active practice. In 1964 I got married to Devyani. We have three daughters, Nilima,Ketki and Megha. Nilima MA is a Professor of Sociology at Mitibai College of Arts in Bombay. She is married to Pranav CA. They have two daughters, Nirjari and Prachi. Ketki BSc, Dip CT is a Computer Consultant in Seatle, WA, USA. She is married to Amrish BSc who owns a Chemical manufacturing company in Bombay. They have two daughters, Isha and Nishi. Megha BCom, LLB works for International Trading company in Bombay. She is married to Ashish DipEng a businessman. They have a daughter, Aayushi and a son, Anay. Dr.J.S.Pandya Bombay India 2893-2516 kets900@hotmail.com (Ketki's address) ********************************************************************************** I am Dr.V.R. Bhupathy,MBBS,DABOG,FACOG, an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, practising in Whittier, near Los Angeles, California, USA. I served as the first Secretary and also President of the BMC Students Association. After

graduating from BMC, I left India for USA in 1962 for postgraduate training and was on the faculty of New York University, University of Illinois, USC and currently a Clinical Associate Professor at the Western University of Health Sciences. I have served as Chief of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Chairman of the Board and Chief of Staff of my hospital. I am also a member of the executive committee of the Southern California Indian Medical Association. Through my participation in the Indo-American Federation, we are able to influence the likes of Ted Kennedy, Bill Clinton and President Bush, to change the policies of USA towards India. I am still in active practice. In 1958 I got married to Kalavathi, also a graduate of BMC. She is a Paediatrician and an Assistant Professor at USC. She is retired, but helps me in my practice. We have a daughter, Vanitha and a son, Anand. Vanitha is a house wife. Anand, a Dermatologist, married to Renu, a Family Physician living in Yorba Linda,California. They have a daughter, Supriya and a son, Ashwin. Dr.Vellore Bhupathy , 8109 Aurora Lane, Whittier,CA 90605 USA 562 943 8288. vbhupathy@hotmail.com *********************************************************************************

I am Dr. D.N.Rama Rao BSc,MBBS,MS,DABU,FACS, an Urologist practising in Desplains, Illinois, USA. After graduating from BMC, I did MS in General Surgery, and was a Lecturer in Surgery at BMC. In 1971 I left India for Australia and practised as a General Practitioner. In 1972 I migrated to USA for postgraduate training in Urology and has been in Private Practice since 1983. I am still in active practice. In 1967 I got married to Sudha, an Associate Professor and Chief Paediatric Haematologist at the North Western University, Chicago. We have a son, Ravi and a daughter, Rupa. Ravi MD, PhD in Paediatric Neurological Trauma, is a consultant for Mckinsey & Company in Cleaveland, Ohio. Rupa MSW, works as a Social worker in YWCA, Lombard, Illinois. She is married to Kurt, an Environmental Engineer. Dr.D.N.Rama Rao 246 Woodglen Lane Oakbrook, Illinois, USA 847-813-0700 ramarao1@comcast.net ******************************************************************************* I am Dr. Madhav V. Naik, MBBS, DABS, (FRCSE), FACS, a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon, practising

in LaGrange, Georgia, USA. After graduating from BMC, I left India for USA in 1963 for postgraduate training in USA and England. I was an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. I was also an attending Surgeon in the GI service at the Roswell Park Memorial Cancer Institute, Buffalo, New York. Since 1972 I have been in private practice. I was on the Board of Trustees of the West Georgia Medical Centre and was the Director of Georgia Cancer Society. Currently I am on the Board of Directors of the Callaway Cancer Clinic. I am still in active practice. My proudest achievement since my sports days in BMC, was to win the All-Goan table tennis championship in 1970. I have also fair amount of success in tennis in my age group in the US. In 1968 I married a Goan girl, Hema. We have a daughter, Madhavi. Madhavi, an Obstetrician and Gynecologist practising along with me, is married to Pradip, a Pediatric Intensivist at Emory University and Egleston Children's Clinic. They have a daughter, Lily. Dr.M.V.Naik LaGrange, Georgia. USA 706-882-7618 madhavnaik@hotmail.com ************************************************************************** I am Dr. Nikhil Kothari MBBS, a Family Physician, living in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA. After graduating

from BMC, I left India for USA in 1962 for postgraduate training in Family Practice. I returned to India in 1965 and practised in Bombay. In 1969 I moved back to USA and practised as a Family Physician, in Fairbury, Illinois. I was the President of Medical Board of my hospital and the Livingston County Medical Society. I am also a Honorary Professor at the Southern Illinois University. Now I am retired, but have been doing some voluntary work and plan to go on a Missionary trip to the Islands. In 1966 I got married to Ruthanne, a nurse, whom I met during my training. We have a daughter, Tamira and two sons, Shanu and Dilip. Tamira, a piano teacher, is married to a minister and they live in Mansfield, Ohio. They have two children. Shanu, a General Surgeon, specialized in Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery, is married to Margaret and they live in Lacrosse, WI. They have two children. Dilip, a musician, is married to Yoko, also a musician from Tokyo, Japan. Both teach instrumental music and live in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Dr.Nikhil Kothari Palm Beach Gardens Florida, USA 561-694-2570 ********************************************************************************************************

I am Dr.B.Sudindra Vittal MBBS,MRCP(Lon),FRCP(Ed),DABIM,FACP, a Gastroenterologist practising in San Jose, California, USA. After graduating from BMC, I left India in 1963 for postgraduate training in USA and UK. Since 1973 I have been in private practice in San Jose, CA where I have my own Endoscopy Centre. Now I have reduced my work, but still in active practice. I enjoy playing golf. In 1969 I married Rama. We have a son, Harsha and a daughter, Rashmi. Harsha is an Internist, specializing in Gastroenterology at the University of Texas Medical Centre. He is married to Shilpa, a physician assistant who has MS in Clinical Medicine. Rashmi is a project manager at IBM in Boston. Dr. B.Sudindra Vittal 15265 Montalvo Heights Court Saratoga, California, USA 95070 408-741-0215 vittals@comcast.net ********************************************************************** I am Dr. Kuriyakose BSc, MBBS, FRCSC, FACS a General Vascular Surgeon, practising in Boston, MA, USA. After graduating from BMC, I left India for Canada in 1962 for postgraduate training. I was a Clinical Instructor at McGill University, Canada. In 1971 I moved to Boston,

MA. USA, as an Assistant Professor at Tufts University. I was Chief of Surgery also. At present I am an attending surgeon at the Harvard Affiliated hospitals. I am an Executive committee member of Cambridge Health Alliance. I am still in active practice. In 1971 I married Susan RN, MSc.a nurse practitioner. We have two daughters, Anne and Marguerite and a son, Jason. Anne PhD, works as an International Developments Officer at the World Bank in Washington, DC. Marguerite MBA, is a Director of a nursing home in Boston. She is married to Joseph MBA, also a Director of a nursing home. They have a daughter, Simone. Jason is in his first year of college. Dr.T.X.Kuriyakose 41 Arborway, Boston,MA, USA 02130 617-522-1026 tkuriyakose@comcast.net ************************************************************************** I am Dr.D.Ramaswamy MBBS,DABC,DABIM,FACC,FAHA, an Interventional Cardiologist, practising in Washington DC. After graduating from BMC, I left India in 1963 for USA for postgraduate training. Since 1970 I have been associated with the George Washington University

Medical Centre in Washington DC. I am a Clinical Professor of Medicine and Cardiology and a Chief Cardiologist for a Multi speciality group. I am still in active practice. In 1967 I married Isabel, a Paediatrician in Northern Virginia. We have a son, Ramesh and two daughters, Ana and Shobha. Ramesh, an Attorney at Law, practising in McLean,VA. Ana MBA, works for Anderson Accounting Firm in McLean, VA and is married to Mark, a drug company representative. They have two daughters, Isabella and Zoi and a son, Max. Shobha BSc, works as a civilian for Pentagon in Washington,DC and is married to Mike, a computer specialist in Vienna, North Virginia. Dr.D.Ramaswamy 1159 Oldgate Court McLean, Virginia, USA 22102 703-893-6747 ******************************************************************** I am Dr.D.L.Madu Rao MBBS,DABP,DABPP,FACP, a Paediatric Pulmonologist, practising in Brooklyn, NY. USA. After graduating from BMC, I left India for USA in 1964 for postgraduate training. Since 1969 I have been affiliated with State University of NY Downstate Medical

Centre, Brooklyn, NY. I am a Professor of Paediatrics, Director of Paediatric Pulmonology, Vice Chairman of Department of Paediatrics, President of Medical Staff, President of Brooklyn Paediatric Society, serving member of American Lung Association and a Visiting Professor at St.John's Medical College, Bangalore. Five times I have been voted as one of the best Paediatricians in North East USA. I have a special interest in Childhood asthma and respiratory physiology. I am still in active practice. In 1969 I married Alicia, a Paediatrician, retired as the Medical Director of Child health of New York City. Dr.D.L.Madu Rao 34 Medford Road Staten Island, NY, USA 10304 718-448-7161 madurao@pol.net ******************************************************************************* I am Dr.Bhaskar Rao MBBS, DABS, FACS, FICS, FISPSO, a Paediatric Surgical Oncologist, practising in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. After graduating from BMC, I left India in 1963 for USA for postgraduate training. I was a member of the faculty of Paediatric Surgery at Memorial Hospital and in 1980 I moved to St.Jude Children's Hospital, as an Associate Director of Surgery and the Chief of Surgical Oncology. I am the Director of Surgical Training for International Outreach Programme in about 20 countries in Central and South America, Middle East,

China and Russia, where I train the junior faculty. I am the co-founding member and the Past President of the International Society of Paediatric Surgical Oncology. I am also the President of the Memphis Surgical Society and am a regent representing Tennessee in the International College of Surgery. To my credit, I have more than 150 research publications in my speciality. I am still in active practice. In 1969 I married Priya. We have two daughters, Shaila and Shilpa. Shaila is doing PhD in Education at Columbia University in New York City. She is married to Sunil and they have a son, Ishan. Shilpa, a physician, married to Sahil and both are doing 1st year residency at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr.Bhaskar N. Rao Memphis, Tennessee USA (901) 755-7438 bhaskar.rao@stjude.org ************************************************************************** I am Dr.G.Rangaraj BSc,MBBS,FRCSC,DABOS,FAAOS, an Orthopaedic Surgeon, practising near Chicago, USA. After graduating from BMC, I taught Anatomy there and in 1962 I left India for postgraduate training both in

USA and Canada. I have been in private practice since 1973. I was the Chairman of my department in my hospital. I am still in active practice. In 1966 I married Sridevi MSc, a clinical co-coordinator of Paediatric Oncology at Cook County Hospital, Chicago. We have a daughter,Chaya and a son, Nikhil. Chaya, a private teacher, is married to Srinivas, an Engineer at General Electric in Cincinnati. They have two sons, Anuraag and Vaibhav and a daughter, Manasi. Nikhil, a Business Administrator in Boston, is married to Jodi an MBA. They have two daughters, Annika and Uma. Dr.G.Rangaraj 20817 Alexander Street Olympia-Fields, Illinois, USA 708-747-4180 g@rangaraj.com ************************************************************************

I am Dr.B.R.Nagamani BSc, MBBS, DABP,FAAP,MPH, a Development and Behavioural Paediatrician, practising in Chicago, USA. After graduating from BMC, I left India for USA in 1963 for postgraduate training. I am an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Medical Director for the Developmental Follow up program for the high risk newborns, at the University of Illinois Medical Centre at Chicago. In 1980 I established a gold medal at BMC, for the best outgoing MD student . I have given lectures at the CME programmes in BMC, Mysore Medical Association and AAPI. I was also an Invited Guest speaker for the

Annual Conference of Indian Academy of Pediatrics in Calcutta. I am still in active practice. In 1968 I married V.Dharmapuri, a Neonatologist, practising in Chicago. We have two daughters, Sahana and Sadhana and a son, Sanjay. Sahana has M.A.and works for the US-AID as Technical Advisor to the International policy development on Women’s Rights. She is married to Imran, who works for the World Bank in Washington DC. Sadhana, is a Paediatrician in training, in Chicago. Sanjay has M.A. and is a Clinical Psychologist in Chicago Dr.B.R.Nagamani 804 Wildwood Court Oakbrook, Illinois 60523 USA 630-530-0632 beligere@uic.edu ******************************************************************************************** I am Dr.S.Kalavathi MBBS,DABP,FAAP, a Paediatrician, living in Whittier, near Los Angeles, California. After graduating from BMC, I left India in 1962 for USA for postgraduate training. I have been on the faculty of Downtstate Medical Centre, Brooklyn, NY, University of Illinois, Chicago and an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California. I am retired from active practice, but I am busy helping my husband, in his practice. In 1958 I married Bhupathy, also a graduate of BMC.

We have a daughter, Vanitha and a son, Anand. Vanitha is a housewife. Anand, a Dermatologist, married to Renu, a Family Practitioner, living in Yorba Linda, California. They have a daughter, Supriya and a son, Ashwin. Dr.Kalavathi Bhupathy 8109 Aurora Lane, Whittier, CA,USA 90605 (562) 943-8288. vbhupathy@hotmail.com ******************************************************************************************** I am Dr.Ranganatham Naidu BSc,MBBS,DPH. living in Bangalore, India. After graduating from BMC, I worked as an Asst.Surgeon in the Victoria Hospital . Then I joined the govt. service and served in Tiptur, Arasikere and Mangalore, where I stayed for 21 years, till I retired in 1988. I served in various positions and as District Health & FW Officer,D.K. Dist. I was an Administrator of nearly 125 medical institutions of the District, such as Primary Health Centres, Community Health Centres, Taluk Hospitals, District Tuberculosis and Leprosy Eradication Centres etc. About 2 years after my retirement, I returned to Bangalore and am enjoying my retired life. I was never interested in private practice. I married my cousin in 1964, and she is a lecturer in English in a College here.

We have a son and a daughter. My son, a doctor, is in govt. service, as the Medical Officer of the Primary Health Centre at Dharmasthala, DK Dist. My daughter is a senior level officer in a Multi National Corporation, dealing with Computer hardware and software. Dr.Ranaganatham Naidu Bangalore, India 2529-7329 udiannr@hotmail.com ******************************************************************************

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I am Dr.Ramesh Patel MBBS, a General Practitioner, living in Bombay, India. After graduating from BMC, I started my private practice in 1964 after returning to Bombay. I retired in 1999. In 1964 I married Pragna Patla, also a graduate of BMC and a General Practitioner. We have two daughters, Rupal and Nehal and a son, Vishal. Rupal MSc(Mol.Genetics), a scientist, working for Anadys Pharmaceuticals, in San Diego, Ca. USA, is married to Ashesh MSc(Finance, Computer Science & Electrical Eng.), a software architect working for Intuit. They have a son, Jason. Nehal MSc(Biochem) is married to Jagdish BE, a computer engineer, working for Satyam Computer

Company in Dallas, Texas, USA. They have a son, Rehaan. Vishal BE. MSc(IT) a consultant in Freidemac in McLean, Virginia, USA, is married to Tejal BSc, MSc(IT & Accounting) works for Deloitte-Touche. Dr.Ramesh Patel Mewawala Apartments Flat #7, D-Block, 2nd Floor Sarojini Road Virleparle West, Bombay 400056 India pragnap_2000@yahoo.com 2610-5141 2614-3020 **************************************************************************** I am Dr.A.K.Subramanya BSc, MBBS, FRCSC, DABOH&NS, an Ottolaryngologist and Plastic Surgeon, practising in Sudbury, MA, USA. After graduating from BMC, I left India in 1963 for postgraduate training both in USA and Canada. I returned to USA in 1972 and has been in private practice ever since. I am an Instructor in Tufts and University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA. I am still in active practice. Dr.A.K.Subramanya 62 Old Garrison Road Sudbury, MA, USA 01776 aragam3883@aol.com

978-443-0981 ************************************************************************ I am Dr.Pragna Patla (Patel) MBBS living in Bombay, India. After graduating from BMC, I did postgraduate training in Bombay, but I practised as a General Practitioner since 1965 and prematurely retired in 1975, due to family circumstances. In 1965 I married Ramesh Patel, also a graduate of BMC and a General Practitioner as well. We have two daughters, Rupal and Nehal and a son, Vishal. Rupal MSc(Mol.Genetics), a scientist, working for Anadys Pharmaceuticals, in San Diego, Ca. USA, is married to Ashesh MSc(Finance, Computer Science & Electrical Eng.), a software architect working for Intuit. They have a son, Jason. Nehal MSc(Biochem) is married to Jagdish BE, a computer engineer, working for Satyam Computer Company in Dallas, Texas, USA. They have a son, Rehaan. Vishal BE. MSc(IT) a consultant in Freidemac in McLean, Virginia, USA, is married to Tejal BSc, MSc(IT & Accounting) works for Deloitte-Touche. Dr.Pragna Patla (Patel) Mewawala Apartments Flat #7, D-Block, 2nd Floor

Sarojini Road Virleparle West, Bombay 400056 India pragnap_2000@yahoo.com 2610-5141 2614-3020 ********************************************************************* I am Dr. G.Ganeshan MSc, MBBS, a Cardiologist, living in Edmond, Oklahoma, USA. After graduating from BMC, I was a resident Pathologist at BMC and later in the Department of Pathology at Armed Forces Medical College in Poona. I left India in 1965 for postgraduate training in USA. Since 1974 I have been in practise in Oklahoma City. I was a Clinical Assistant Professor of Cardiology at the University of Oklahoma and later at the University of Texas A&M. I did research in Lipids at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. I was a member of American College of Cardiology, American Society of Echocardiography and American Federation of Clinical Research. I retired in 2001. In 1967 I married Devaki MBBS, MD(Pharm), a graduate of BMC, an Assistant Professor, a Research Fellow in postgraduate Department of Nuclear Medicine at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and Medical Director of General Motors Corporation. We have a son, Arvind and a daughter, Mena.

Arvind BSc, Director of Corporate Affairs in Human Rights Watch, in Washington, DC, is married to Pamela, who works in the same field. Mena BA is a personal marketing officer in Canadian Technology in Oklahoma City. Dr.G.Ganeshan 13908 Plantation Way Edmond, Oklahoma, USA 73013 devakig@aol.com 405-478-8923 ************************************************************************ I am Dr.M.Enayathulla Hussain MBBS, MS(Orth), DArtho living in Bangalore, India. After graduating from BMC, I did postgraduate training in BMC. I have a rare honour of being a first batch student admitted to both the undergraduate and the postgraduate(Ortho) programmes at BMC. Since 1965 I have been in Government Service, as Chief of Orthopaedics in many Mysore District Hospitals. In 1994 I retired. In 1967 I married Mehar-Sultana and she is a housewife. We have a daughter, Nayeema and a son, Himayath. Nayeema BE, a housewife, is married to Aslam BE, a Civil Engineer. They have a daughter, Huda and a son, Hamdan.

Himayath BE, a team Manager at Trianz Software Company in Bangalore, is married to Hina BSc. a housewife. They have a daughter, Nadia. Dr.M.Enayathulla Hussain 388, 7th Cross, 1st Block Jayanagar, Bangalore -11 India 2656-4459 ************************************************************************ I am Dr.S.R.Jayaram BSc, MBBS, DABIM, a General Internist, practising in Bronx, NY, USA. After graduating from BMC, I left India in 1964 for postgraduate training in USA. Since 1972 I have been in private practice and am a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY. In 1967 I married a nurse. We have a daughter and a son. The daughter, a BEd. is a school teacher in New City, NY. She is married and they have two daughters. The son, a BE, is an Aerospace Engineer and a Computer Technologist. Dr.S.R.Jayaram Bronx, NY. USA. **************************************************************************

I am Dr.K.R.Mohan Pai MBBS, DABPaed, FRCPC, FAPS, FACP, a Paediatric Haematologist and Oncologist, practising in Hamilton, Ont. Canada. After graduating from BMC, I left India in 1963 for postgraduate training, both in USA and Canada. Since 1970 I have been on the faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton. I was a Professor of Paediatrics and Pathology. I was the Chairman of Health Records, Radio-Isotope Safety and Paediatric Postgraduate Committies and a member of the selection Committee for Medical student Admissions and Curriculum Development Committee for Undergraduate MD programme. I received an award for excellence in teaching PAIRO in '82 and '84. I was the Chairman of MAB of Canadian Haemophilia Society and a member of World Federation of Haemophilia, American Society of Haematology and American Society of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology. I have done research in Coagulation Disorders, published over 40 articles in Paediatric Journals and have over 400 paper presentations in learned societies. I am still in practice and recently have become Professor Emeritus. In 1973 I married Nalini, a Medical graduate from Jabbalpur. We have a daughter, Menaka and a son, Nikhil. Menaka BSc, MD is an Internal Medicine specialist in training at McMaster University. Nikhil BSc. finished 1st year of Medicine at McMaster University.

Dr.K.R.Mohan Pai Professor Emeritus Department of Paediatrics Chedoke-McMaster 1200 Main Street West Hamilton, Ont, Canada L8N 3Z5 krmohanpai@hotmail.com 905-628-0221 ***************************************************************** I am Dr.Y.Satyanarayana Murthy MBBS,FRCSC,FACOG, an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, practicing in Richlands, Virginia, USA. After graduating from BMC, I taught Anatomy there. I was part of a drama club in BMC and we had won Ullal Shield two or three times and I still savour beautiful memories of those days. In 1963 I left India for postgraduate training both in USA and Canada. I returned to India and was on the faculty of OB-GYN at St.Johns Medical college, Bangalore. Finally I returned to USA and have been in private practice for the past 23 years in Richlands, Va. I have served as the Chief of Staff and a member of the Board of Trusties of our hospital, each for three terms. I was also the President of the County Medical Society. I am slowing down now and enjoying my semi retired life. I married Suguna MSc,a librarian in the state school system.

We have two daughters, Rohini and Roopa and a son, Ramesh. Rohini, a pharmacist,is married to Rob and they have three children, Kanchan. Kiran and Chaya. Ramesh is an attorney in private practice. Roopa, a dentist, is in residency program. Dr.Y.Satyanarayana Murthy 947, Cresswood drive, Richlands, Va. 24641 USA 276-964-5892 ysmurthy@netscope.net *********************************************************************************************** I am Dr.Y.M.Sarpa Bushan BSc, MBBS, FRCSC, FACS, FACAS, FICS, a General Surgeon, living in Bradenton, Florida, USA. During 1957, as a President of BMC Student Association, I established the first Co-operative Society book store in the college. After graduating from BMC, I left India in 1962 for postgraduate training both in USA and Canada. I was in private practice in USA from 1970 till 1990. I specialized in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery and Breast Cancer Surgery. I was an Assistant Professor and the Director of Resident education programme at the University of Nebraska Medical College and Creighton University Medical College. I also served in the United States Air Force (USAF), as a Colonel and Chief of Surgery in the Military Hospitals. I was posted to Middle East during the Desert Storm, as Chief of Staff of an Air

Transportable Tent Hospital (ATH). I earned many medals, like AF National Defence Service, Humanitarian Service, Expeditionary and also awards, like Outstanding Unit, Longevity Service, Expert Markmanship on both M16 Rifle and M18 Handgun. I am retired now. In 1967 I married Anne, who is an Assistant Director of La Petite Academy, a franchise company of pre-schools in USA. We have a daughter, Naveena and a son, Shival. Naveena has MScN and is a Nurse Practioner in Critical Care, Department of Thorasic Surgery at the Georgetown University Hospital, Washington DC. Shival , a Lawyer, working for a National Company as a Consultant, is married to Alison, a Consultant in Neiman Marcus in San Diego, CA. Dr.Y.M.Sarpa Bushan 1817, 91st Street N.W. Bradenton, Florida, 34209, USA 941-761-1113 8350ashoka@tampabay.rr.com *********************************************************************************************** I am Dr.B.N.Satyanarayana Rao MBBS, FRCPC(Paed), FRCPC(Paed-Card), DABPaed, FICC, a Paediatric Cardiologist practising in Bangalore, India. After graduating from BMC, I left India in 1963 for postgraduate training both in USA and Canada. From 1971 to 1986 I

practised Paediatric Cardiology in Flint and Detroit, Michigan, USA. I was an Assistant Professor at the Wayne State University, Detroit. In 1986 I returned to Bangalore and has been in private practice as a Consultant in Paediatric Cardiology. I was the President of the Bangalore Paediatric Association and the Bangalore East Branch of IMA. I am the Founding member, Fellow, Governing Council member and the Vice President of the Indian College of Cardiology and also the Founding member and the Chairman of The Children's Heart Foundation, to serve the poor. I am still in active practice. In 1970 I married Indumathi. We have two sons, Sanjeev and Rajeev. Sanjeev MBBS, is a Psychiatrist in training at the Washington University, St.Louis, Missouri, USA. Rajeev BE, is a software engineer at Yahoo Company in Sunnyvale, California, USA. Dr.B.N.Satyanarayana Rao Bangalore, India 2334-1250 satyanbnrao@yahoo.com *************************************************************************************************** I am Dr.C.L.Prasanna Kumar MBBS,DABOG,FRCSC, an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist practising in Toronto, Canada. After

graduating from BMC, I taught Anatomy in Mysore Medical College. In 1963 I left India for postgraduate training, both in USA and Canada. I have been in private practice in Toronto since 1971. During my career I have been the Secretary, Vice President and President of the Medical Staff Association of my hospital. I was also a member of the Board of Governors of my hospital and of various committees, like Medical Advisory, Quality Assurance, Finance, Operating Room and Selection of Chiefs of the departments. Over the past few years I have reduced my work load and am enjoying my semi-retired life style. In 1969 I married Brinda, a graduate of Mysore Medical College and she is a General Practitioner. We have a daughter,Suman, and a son, Pavan. Suman MBA, is a Director of Global Learning & Development in the human resources department, at MasterCard International in Purchase, NY, USA. She married her MBA classmate, Peter, a computer software manager at Associated Computer Services. They have a son, Dylan. Pavan BSc, taught English in Japan. He returned to Canada and was admitted to a Medical College in Vancouver, British Columbia. He finished his second year. Dr.C.L.Prasanna Kumar 139 Mossgrove Trail Toronto, Canada. M2L 2W6

416-444-5781 kbmbdt1968@yahoo.com *********************************************************************** I am Dr. D.V.Gurumurthy Reddy MBBS,DABS,FACS, a General and Paediatric Surgeon, living in Gainsville, Virginia, USA. After graduating from BMC, I left India for USA in 1962 for postgraduate training. Since 1971 I had practised in Richlands, Virginia. I retired in 2001. In 1962 I married Prema, who helped manage my medical office. We have two daughters, Lisa and Asha. Lisa BSc. married Aveen, a Computer Programmer in Washington, DC. They have a son,Neel and a daughter,Rhea. Asha BA, married to Jagdeesh, who specialized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Richlands, VA. They have two daughters, Maya and Prisha. Dr.G.V.Gurumurthy Reddy 70 Fieldstoneway Gainsville, Virgina, USA 20155 703-743-1399 gurureddy@hotmail.com ***************************************************************************

I am Dr.K.S.Krishnamurthy BSc, MBBS, MRCP(UK), an Internal Medicine Specialist living in Petersburg, VA. After graduating from BMC, I worked in ESI hospital, Bangalore. I left India in 1964 for postgraduate training both in USA and England. I practised in Streator, Illinois and in 1978 moved to Petersburg, VA and set up my private practice. During my career, my patients adored me as a "good and kind" doctor and my colleagues complimented me as an "excellent clinician" ( thanks to late Dr. Govind Shetty ). Now I am retired and enjoying my life to the fullest extent. I thank God, I am doing well, after being diagnosed and treated for Naso-pharyngeal carcinoma in 1999. I married an English girl in 1968, but unfortunately it ended up in a divorce in 1987. I am proud and happy that I raised my children as a single dad. We have two sons, Kiran and Vikram and a daughter, Angela. Kiran, a journalist for Richmond Times, is married to Samantha and they have a son, Miles and a daughter, Kira. Vikram, works for Delaware Centre for Horticulture and will pursue his Master's degree at the University of Delaware "CEEP" (Centre for Energy and Environmental Policy). He is married to Kate, who is the Communications Director/Press Secretary for the Governor of Delaware. They have a son, Arun. Angela, the 'Apple of my Eye', was a Kindergarten teacher and now a home-maker, is married to James, who

manges one of three funeral homes of his dad. They have a daughter, Kenley and a son, James. Dr.K.S.Krishnamurthy (Malleswaram Kitty) Petersburg, Virginia USA (804) 732-2027 kkrishna36@cs.com *************************************************************************