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Shyama Prasad Mukherjee (physician)

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Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
Born
Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
NationalityIndian
Alma materPatna Medical College
Known forDoctor
AwardsPadma Shri (2019)

Shyama Prasad Mukherjee is an Indian doctor. In 2019, he has been awarded Padma Shri by the Indian Government for his contribution in medicine.[1]

Early life

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Mukherjee did his MBBS from Patna Medical College in 1957. He started practising in Ranchi in 1966.[2]

Career

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Mukherjee was the former head of the Department of Pathology at Rajendra Medical College. He has been treating patients over 55 years. He takes only 5 rupees to treat poor people.[1][3][4]

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ a b ""Morality, Ethics Must Be Revived": Doctor Who Charged Rs 5 For Services". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Padma Shri ' ₹5' Ranchi doctor rues crass commercialisation of medical services". Hindustan Times. 1 May 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
  3. ^ a b ANI (29 January 2019). "Receiving Padma Shri a matter of happiness for my patients, says Dr Mukherjee". Business Standard India. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Doctor who has charged Rs5 fee for 53 years wins Padma Shri award". gulfnews.com. 27 January 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2022.