Veeraswamy Seshiah

Veeraswamy Seshiah is an Indian doctor.[1]

Veeraswamy Seshiah

Born (1938-03-10) March 10, 1938
AwardsPadma Shri (2022)
Dr. B. C. Roy Award (1988)

Biography

He joined the Madras Medical College and completed his MBBS in 1962. In 1963, he joined the Army Medical Corps and served in the Indo-Pakistani War. For his service, he was awarded the Samar Seva Star and the Sainya Seva Medal.[2][3]

Following his military service, he joined the Stanley Medical College and obtained an MD. He was appointed an assistant professor in the Madras Medical College. He started the Department of Diabetology in 1978.[4]

He was also involved with the establishment of the Pregnancy and Diabetes division at the Government Hospital for Women and Children in Chennai.[5]

Awards

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