Dr. Duvvur Nageshwar Reddy
Kurnool Medical College (B.sc Mlt), Kurnool
Award Certificate
Indian gastroenterologist
Event Description
Dr. Duvvur Nageshwar Reddy is a world-renowned Indian gastroenterologist and the founder-chairman of the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG) Hospitals in Hyderabad, the world's largest specialized facility of its kind. A global pioneer in therapeutic endoscopy, he revolutionized gastrointestinal healthcare by advancing minimally invasive treatments and launching mobile endoscopy units to bring life-saving diagnostics to rural India.
Summary
Recognized as a titan of global medicine, Dr. Reddy made history as the first Indian medical doctor to receive the nation’s top three civilian honors: the Padma Shri (2002), Padma Bhushan (2016), and the Padma Vibhushan (2025).
Award Details
Padma Vibhushan (2025)
Institution Details
Educational Institution