DR G. BAKTHAVATHSALAM CHAIRMAN - KG HOSPITALS GROUP
Food & Health|May 2020
A MULTI TALENTED & LEGENDARY MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL OF INDIA
DR G. BAKTHAVATHSALAM CHAIRMAN - KG HOSPITALS GROUP

Over the years, there have been many ideas of what a Hero is. Some people believe a hero is an exceptional athlete, others think it is someone who made news for a job well done, or a few relate the word to Superheroes. Being a Hero is more than being the strongest person around.

These are the people people who make a huge difference in millions of lives with their unparalleled contribution, and are truly deserving of greater recognition and appreciation. These are the heroes who are not spoken much about, and nor do they expect it. These are “The Everyday Heroes” that exist in our world. Their life experiences teach us more than any book ever can.

One such remarkable individual is The Chairman of KG Group of Institutions, Dr. G. Bakthavathsalam, fondly known as Dr KGB, a Legend in the medical field and an epitome of Humility, Compassion and Love, whose incredible story needs to be shared and celebrated.

Dr. KGB is a multifaceted personality - a visionary, a renowned surgeon, a philanthropist, an orator, a leading industrialist, a dedicated teacher, a successful professional, an entrepreneur and an ardent believer in social work.

His ceaseless curiosity, boundless courage and world-changing ingenuity has impacted the society and pushed every individual he has interacted with to think Bigger, move forward and create big dreams. He strives to teach students the core principles of understanding medicine and human values, so that they are able to figure things out, rather than just teaching them to memorize lists of facts and statistics. He also brings a sense of fun and enthusiasm to his teaching. He is a compassionate doctor and a meticulous surgeon who has personally mentored hundreds of good doctors and nurses.

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