Renowned Cardiologist Dr. Mani Chhetri Passes Away at 106
Eminent doctor, Padma awardee Dr Mani Chhetri dies at age 106
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Dr. Mani Chhetri, a celebrated cardiologist and Padma Shri award winner, has passed away at the age of 106 in Kolkata, India. Known for his significant contributions to cardiology and his leadership roles in healthcare, he continued to practice medicine well into his retirement.
- 01Dr. Mani Chhetri died at the age of 106 in Kolkata, India.
- 02He was a Padma Shri award recipient for his contributions to cardiology.
- 03Chhetri served as director of SSKM Hospital and director of health services in West Bengal.
- 04He remained active in medical practice even after retiring in 1982.
- 05In recent years, he suffered from dementia but continued to see patients until two years ago.
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Dr. Mani Chhetri, an eminent cardiologist and recipient of the Padma Shri award, passed away at his home in Kolkata, India, at the age of 106. Born on May 23, 1920, in Darjeeling, he earned his MBBS in 1944 and later pursued higher studies abroad. After returning to India, he had a distinguished career, serving as the director of SSKM Hospital and as the director of health services in West Bengal. Despite his administrative roles, Dr. Chhetri remained dedicated to patient care throughout his life. He was honored with the Padma Shri in 1974 for his medical contributions. Although he retired from government service in 1982, he continued to practice medicine for decades. In recent years, he battled dementia, which limited his clinical engagements, but he remained committed to his patients until about two years ago.
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Dr. Chhetri's passing marks the loss of a significant figure in Indian medicine, impacting both the medical community and patients who benefited from his care.
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