Amit Prabhakar Maydeo

Amit Prabhakar Maydeo
Born Girgaon, Mumbai, India
Occupation Gastroenterologist
Awards Padma Shri

Amit Prabhakar Maydeo, is an Indian Gastroenterologist[1] and endoscopy expert,[2] known for his pioneering efforts on therapeutic endoscopy and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).[3][4] He was honoured by the Government of India, in 2013, by bestowing on him the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, for his contributions to the fields of medicine and medical education.[5]

Biography

Suddenly,I feel a big burden on my shoulders.But at the same time,I also feel that my responsibility towards those needing medical care has increased, said Dr. Maydeo on hearing about the Padma Shri award.[6]

Amit Prabhakar Maydeo was born in a family with meagre financial resources in Girgaon, a southern Mumbai area in the western Indian state of Muharashtra.[6] After graduating in medicine, his initial specialization was in surgery, but an internship at a German Hospital introduced him to the minimally invasive technique of endoscopy.[6]

Maydeo is credited with the establishment of the first endoscopic centre in India, Baldota Institute of Digestive Sciences,[7] considered as the most modern gastroenterology and endoscopic centre in India where he works in the capacity of the Director.[8] Reports credit him with introducing the concept of endoscopy in India and starting the first educational course on the topic.[6] He is also reported to have done path breaking work on therapeutic endoscopy and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).[3][4] His researches have also been quoted to have developed new protocols in the treatment of pancreatic and common bile duct (CBD) stones.[3][4]

Amit Maydeo, a recipient of the civilian award of Padma Shri,[5] lives along the Bhulabhai Desai Road, popularly known as Breach Candy, in Mumbai.[1]

Positions

Amit Prabhakar Maydeo, a former President[8] of the Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India,[9] is the Managing Director of the Institute of Advanced Endoscopy,[10] Mumbai.[3][4] He also holds positions of prominence such as:

Maydeo is also connected with two firms, Elcom Instruments Industries and Centre for Digestive and Kidney Diseases India, in the capacity of the Director.[11][12]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Call Life". Call Life. 2014. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  2. "ND TV". ND TV. 20 April 2013. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Bharat Top 10". Bharat Top 10. 2013. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "India Medical Times". India Medical Times. 2013. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  5. 1 2 "Padma 2013". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 25 January 2013. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 "TOI". TOI. 2013. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  7. "Baldota". Baldota. 2014. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Credihealth". Credihealth. 2014. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  9. "SGEI". SGEI. 2014. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  10. "IAE". IAE. 2014. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  11. "Zauba". Zauba. 2014. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  12. "Company Info". Company Info. 2014. Retrieved October 25, 2014.

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