T. P. Lahane
| T. P. Lahane | |
|---|---|
| Native name | तात्याराव लहाने |
| Born |
Tatyarao Pundlikrao Lahane February 12, 1957 Makegaon, Latur district, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Ophthalmologist |
| Known for | World record of Cataract surgeries[1] |
| Title | Dean of Grant Medical College and J. J. Hospital, Mumbai |
| Term | 2010 |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2008) |
Tatyarao Lahane is a current Dean of Grant Medical College and J. J. Hospital, Mumbai known for setting world record for Cataract operations with more than 100,000 cataract surgeries. He was awarded Padma Shri award in 2008 by President of India which is 4th highest civilian award of India.[2][3]
Early life
Lahane was born in a small village named Makegaon in Latur district of Maharashtra state in farmer's family on 12 February 1957 to father Pudlikrao and mother Anjanabai. He is one of 7 children of the couple.[4] At young age his both Kidneys were not functioning, his mother donated him one of her Kidney.[1]
As a Ophthalmologist
Before took over as Dean of J J Hospital he was Head of the department of Ophthalmology. As a ophthalmologist he arranged many Cataract camps nationwide and also in JJ Hospital. In 2007 he did his 100,000th Cataract surgery in JJ Hospital which was attended by then Chief Minister of Maharashtra Vilasrao Deshmukh. He is credited for modernizing Ophthalmology department of JJ Hospital.[5][1][6]
As a Dean
He became Dean of JJ Hospital in 2010. As a dean he is credited for modernizing Out Patient Department of JJ Hospital along with computerizing the system.[7]
Awards and recognition
Lahane has been awarded with numerous awards.[7][8]
- Padma Shri award: India's 4th highest civilian award, presented by President of India.
- Marathwada Gaurav Award: Awarded by Lokmat media group.
- Nagari Satkar: By Mayor of Mumbai.
- Lokmat Gaurav: By Lokmat.
- Nashik Nagari Satkar: Felicitated by Anna Hazare.
- Ananya Sanman 2008: By Zee TV
- Drushticon Award: By Uttar Pradesh Ophthalmic Society
- Giant's International Award
References
- 1 2 3 "Most eye operations-world record set by Tatyarao Lahane". Worldrecordacademy.com. Retrieved 2015-10-03.
- ↑ "Padma Shri Awardees - Padma Awards - My India, My Pride - Know India: National Portal of India". Archive.india.gov.in. 2012-12-09. Retrieved 2015-10-03.
- ↑ "Mumbai eye surgeon Lahane gets anticipatory bail". The Hindu. 2014-02-27. Retrieved 2015-10-03.
- ↑ http://thinkmaharashtra.com/kala/डॉ-तात्यासाहेब-लहाने
- ↑ "'अपोलोचे वंशज - डॉ. तात्याराव लहाने व डॉ. रागिणी पारेख' - चिनूक्स". Maayboli. Retrieved 2015-10-04.
- ↑ http://www.dainikekmat.com/Health-148-लक्षावधींचा%20दृष्टिदाता%20:%20डॉ.%20तात्याराव%20लहाने%20-1.html#.VhBzmCoc01M
- 1 2 "Online weekly from Sakaal Media Group - Pune". Saptahik Sakal. 2011-12-31. Retrieved 2015-10-04.
- ↑ "Dean Dr. T. P. Lahane | Doctor's Of JJ Group of Hospitals". Gmcjjh.org. 2008-01-09. Retrieved 2015-10-04.