A Tribute to Great Souls

Dr. Perinje Shridhar Kambli was born at Bantwal Dakshina Kannada. on 25 December 1945. He was the eldest son among six siblings. He did his schooling at Venur, PUC and B.Sc at Bhuvanendra College Karkala. He did his MBBS studies from Mysore Medical College and PG Diploma in Orthopaedics from KMC Mangalore in 1977. He worked in United Kingdom as a registrar during 1978-87. He was the member of KOA, IMA, IOA from 1988 and Canara Orthopaedics Society from 1992.He was the president of Canara Orthopaedic Society (COS) during 2017-18. As a president of Canara Orthopaedic Society(2014-2015), he started teachers’ day celebrations. He was punctual and disciplined like his friend Dr. M. Sudhakar Shetty.

He was head of Perinje Rajya gutthu and staunch devotee of Kodamanithaya Daiva. He had great pride in his responsibility in representing customs and rituals for the Kula Daiva. He was prominent leader in religious and social function within the Jain society and community. He helped many deserved to come up in life irrespective of their social background. He was the strong advocate of vegetarianism, wonderful host and kept all his friends in good humour.

A successful orthopaedic surgeon, well dressed, elegant, tall person, always punctual and disciplined in his work. He would go to any extent to help his patients including their personal problems. Dr. Kambli was adored by his patients for his caring, and passion towards them. He had charisma of a king and lived like one. He worked for a small period in GWH and then his father in- law Dr.Ariga was the District Surgeon. He used to help even the seniors when they faced professional problems. His hobbies were the collection of antique watches and lamps; His wife always used to accompany him for all his tours and collect a lot of such items and was proud of his hobby.

Canara Orthopaedic Society felicitated him on teachers’ day in year 2018. KOA and KMC Alumni Association felicitated him with life time achievement award in the year 2019.

He passed away after a brief illness on 21 st August 2018.

Prof P.K Usman was kind,simple & loving and also loud and tough. The 5 words (kind,simple ,loving , loud and tough) are so different and yet best describes him.he gave a new meaning to these 5 words with one word – passionate. That was Prof P.K Usman for us. Knowing him and learning under him was an unforgettable experience . Prof P.K. Usman was an enigma who strode like a colossus in his own rustic way, lighting the life of many who came to him with deformity or disease . He was a like messiah of God who came to deliver them from their afflictions. He was compassion personified. For him it did not matter the status of his patients but helping the suffering mattered.The art of concern & care for the patient were the virtues he instilled in most of us. He was a great teacher and his bedside teaching and ward rounds was truly enlightening . We learnt those pearls of wisdom as he drilled in to us some great learning that have remained an essential part of our growing in to good surgeons.

How can i forget my last surgery before our MS exams. It was a Putti-platt surgery and he washed as my assistant and asked me to operate . Not once did he shout at me nor took the scalpel out of my hand but gently nudged me to complete the surgery. He was a patient , called me muff a few times along with necessary encouragement . Once the surgery was over – he said – You have got your MS degree. Actually that got me more elated than getting through the Final examination.What put Dr Usman unique was his unmatched level of kindness, a true loving spirit and the heart of an angel. We all saw something special in him because he made us all feel like he saw something special in all of us He liked me for all the wrong reason.He assumed my so called notoriety and always spoke about it at great length. This was followed by his laughter that was truly infectious and spread to everyone.I did not mind it because he said it out of affection and with loving heart. He had no pretensions of any style ,nor was he ever pompous. He was simply down to earth and cared for his patients and his students.

But . . . no matter how skillful a teacher he was . . . no matter how patient and how kind he was with us as post graduates . . . no matter how much energy he put into making us good clinicians ,we could possibly be . . . and no matter how much he loved this artful craft that he so tirelessly and expertly taught to so many of us . . . Dr Usman remained unassuming and simple . He touched many of our hearts in very special ways that we can never, ever accurately or fully explain with these Earthly written words . . .. Sir , you are in our hearts and there you will remain , to walk with us and guide us through our lives

Prof P.K.Usman was indeed … and will always be … timeless icon in our life

Dr. Ramachandra Born on 19-10-1956, in Koppa. He pursued his MBBS from MMC during 1974-1980, later D Ortho from KMC Manipal (1980-1982) and MS Ortho from KMC Mangalore 1988-1990. Then he joined as Assistant Professor Department of orthopedics KMC Mangalore (1990-1995). He was also G.M.O in Wenlock hospital during this period. He joined as Associate Professor in KVG Sullia. Later he worked as Professor in department of Orthopedics from 2010 onwards in SIMS&RC. In Srinivas he was promoted as HOD and in charge Dean in the year 2014.

He was member of IMA, COS and G.M.O.A and other associations. Dr. Ramachandra was a quiet, but regular and committed worker. He was non aggressive person and always non controversial. He was a good company. He was a good teacher, good surgeon and humane administrator. His wife Advocate Mrs Radha Rao, is a practicing lawyer and they are blessed with two daughters, who are well settled. Dr. Ramachandra expired on 06-08-14. Canara orthopedic society conducted condolence meeting on 19-08-14 and sent a heartfelt message to his family.

Dr. Ghanashyam Kamath, professor of Orthopedics Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore was born on 8-5-1958 at Katpadi. He completed BSC from Vijaya College, Mulki in 1978, MBBS from KMC Hubli in 1985, D.Ortho. from KMC Mangalore in 1988 and MS ortho from KMC Mangalore in 1994. He was working as faculty in KMC Mangalore and honorary medical officer at Govt. Wenlock hospital since 1999 and was professor and head of unit, department of Orthopedics. He was an eminent orthopedic surgeon, great teacher loved by post graduate students and above all a nice human being.

Dr. Ghanashyam Kamath was a member of IMA, COS and AMC at Mangalore, also served as executive committee member, treasurer and president elect of COS. Dr. Ghanashyam Kamath expired on 21-2-2017. He has left behind Professor Nutan Kamath (wife) who was head of department of pediatrics at KMC Mangalore and two daughters. Canara Orthopedic society met on 23-2-2017 at IMA Hall to offer the condolences and sent a message to family.

Dr. H K Vishwanath was born in Mangalore to Mr. H Kalappa and Mrs. Sundari on 4th August 1946. He did his MBBS from BMC Bangalore in 1972, D. Ortho at KMC Mangalore in 1982, MS Ortho from MMC Mysore in 1988. He has served as Assistant surgeon, at Govt. Wenlcok Hospital from Mangalore to 1989 and then as senior specialist in orthopedics at Govt. Wenlock Hospital, Mangalore from 1989 to 2003 and then retired as RMO in 2004 at Govt. Wenlock Hospital, Mangalore. Thus he has served more than 28 years at Govt. Wenlock hospital, Mangalore. During this period he was closely associated with Department of Orthopedics, KMC Mangalore in all the academic activities and has taught many post graduate students. He was humble, always helping the students and these qualities were remembered by many postgraduates even now.

Dr. H K Vishwanath expired on 21-1-2017. He has left behind Mrs. Jyothi Vishwanath (wife), two daughters and one son (Dr. Dheeraj who is an orthopedic spine surgeon). Canara Orthopedic Society met on 24-1-2017 to offer the condolences and sent a message to his family.

Dr. Gopal Krishna hegde was born at Mangalore on 24th September 1974. He completed his MBBS from MAHE in 1997, D. Ortho from KMC Mangalore in 1999, DNB from Fr. Muller’s Medical college, in 2002. Later he underwent training in shoulder surgery at UK and did MRCS from Edinburgh. He had a rich UK experience of 5 years at various hospitals of United Kingdom from 2004 to 2008. Subsequently, in order to serve his countrymen, he returned to India. He was working as Consultant for Joint Replacement & Sports injury at KMC hospital, Ambedkar circle, Mangalore and also had established a clinic at Arogya multi-specialty clinic, Mangalore. He was a young, dynamic surgeon with tremendous interest in academics and was keen on achieving excellence in the field of arthroscopy, arthroplasty and shoulder surgery.

Dr. Gopal Krishna Hegde expired on 21-11-2016. He has left behind Mrs. Radhika hegde (wife), a son and a daughter. Canara Orthopedic Society met on 27-11-2016 to offer their condolences and a letter was sent to his family. `