Panangipalli Venugopal
Panangipalli Venugopal | |
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Venugopal in 2005 | |
| Born | 6 July 1942 |
| Died | 8 October 2024 (aged 82) New Delhi, India |
| Occupation | Cardiac Surgeon |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan Dr. B. C. Roy Award |
| Website | Official web site |
Panangipalli Venugopal (6 July 1942 – 8 October 2024) was an Indian cardiovascular surgeon and hospital administrator from Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India who is widely regarded as a pioneer in cardiac surgery. The Government of India honored him, in 1998, with the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award, for his services to the field of Medicine.