COIMBATORE: In appreciation for their respective contributions and services to the medical field, every year the government of Tamil Nadu identifies and recognizes doctors to commemorate ‘Doctors Day.’ A leading gastroenterologist of the textile city, Dr VG Mohan Prasad, was presented with 'Best Performing Doctor Award' by the State Government for 2018.
Chairman of VGM Hospital, Dr Mohan Prasad received the award from Tamil Nadu Health Minister Vijayabhaskar at a function held in recently organised in the state capital. The award carries a medallion, a citation and Rs 50,000 in cash.
Dr Mohan Prasad was one of the four private doctors who received the award, along with 16 government doctors. The award was given to him for his outstanding services rendered to the society over 32 years while in service through the free medical camps that he conducted, awareness programmes which he initiated, marathons he organised to spread awareness about various medical subjects, delivering talks by participating in television shows, hosting social media lectures, publications in print media and the books for the benefit of the public.
