Renowned neurosurgeon and Padma Shri recipient Dr. Ashok Kumar Mahapatra passed away at AIIMS New Delhi on Monday night. Family sources confirmed his demise at 74 on Tuesday.
Dr. Mahapatra was undergoing specialized treatment for complex neurological ailments at the hospital. His surviving family includes his devoted wife and daughter.
His mortal remains will arrive in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday for the final rites. The medical community across India deeply mourns this tremendous loss.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed profound sorrow over the demise. He praised Mahapatra as a pioneering figure who brought immense pride to the nation.
Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik highlighted Mahapatra’s indelible mark on medicine. Patnaik described his passing as an irreplaceable loss for Odisha and India.
SOA Founder President Manojranjan Nayak called him a true colossus in neurosurgery. Nayak noted that the entire medical fraternity will acutely feel his absence.
The President awarded Dr. Mahapatra the prestigious Padma Shri in 2024. This honor recognized his extraordinary lifetime contributions to medical research and healthcare.
Dr. Mahapatra gained nation-wide fame in 2017 after leading a groundbreaking 16-hour surgery. He successfully separated conjoined craniopagus twins Jaga and Kalia in New Delhi.
Medical experts celebrated this miraculous operation as India’s very first successful craniopagus separation. The sensational news story captured millions of hearts across the country.
Dr. Mahapatra actively built AIIMS Bhubaneswar as its pioneering first director. He established critical healthcare infrastructure and advanced medical standards throughout the region.
Later, he guided future medical professionals as an advisor to SUM Hospital. He also led Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University as Vice-Chancellor starting in 2020.
Colleagues remember him as a mentor who guided countless budding neurosurgeons. His monumental medical achievements and dedication will forever inspire future generations of doctors.
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