Vocational excellence award for Kovai doctor
Dr John Thanakumar has been presented with vocational excellence award
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2015-05-16 06:45 GMT
COIMBATORE: Dr John Thanakumar, laparoscopic surgeon who has performed 1,500 surgeries, and managing director of Anurag Hospital, has been presented with vocational excellence award in recognition of his meritorious services in the field of medicine to the community.
The award is instituted by Coimbatore Mid Town Rotary Club and was presented by Rotary president S. Muralidharan at a function held at GKNM Hospital auditorium on Thursday.
“My parents taught me discipline and punctuality right from my childhood. I was interested in pursuing medicine from my schooldays. My father was emphatic that I should scale new heights and achieve great things in any field that I chose. I am always inspired to take up social service,” said Dr John Thanakumar.
Dr Thanakumar has travelled far and wide and has successfully performed 1,500 laparoscopic surgeries. He has authored many books on medicine and laparoscopic surgical procedures, said Dr Aravind Nair.