Chairman · KG Hospital · Padma Shri Awardee · Philanthropist
Padma Shri Dr. G. Bakthavathsalam
MS, FICS, FAMS, D.Sc. — Chairman & Managing Trustee, KG Hospital & Post Graduate Medical Institute, Coimbatore. Eminent surgeon, philanthropist, dedicated teacher and founder of world-class healthcare institutions.
Dr. G. Bakthavathsalam is an eminent surgeon, philanthropist, a dedicated teacher and founder of world-class healthcare institutions. He is an alumnus of Madras Medical College and Mt. Sinai Hospital, Chicago (USA), and has served as a Visiting Professor in twelve countries.
He is the Chairman & Managing Trustee of K.G. Hospital & Post Graduate Medical Institute, Coimbatore, and Chairman of K.G. College of Health Sciences, K.G. Healthcare and KG Information Systems Ltd. He has set up a 'model' multi and super specialty hospital which effectively delivers international healthcare services at affordable cost.
Dr. Bakthavathsalam has been responsible for putting Coimbatore on the medical map of India. He firmly believes that Medical Tourism will revolutionize the image and economy of India.
Institutional Milestones
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KG Hospital Founded 1974
Established as a Trust Hospital. Today a model multi and super specialty hospital delivering world-class care at affordable cost.
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20,000 Students Educated Annually
KG Educational institutions educate 20,000 students each year and create jobs for 6,000+ people in Information Technology.
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Visiting Professor – 12 Countries
Recognised globally as a Visiting Professor across twelve countries, spreading knowledge and advancing medical education.
Key Facts
Chairman & Managing Trustee, KG Hospital & Post Graduate Medical Institute · Chairman, K.G. College of Health Sciences · Chairman, K.G. Healthcare & KG Information Systems Ltd. · Alumnus of Madras Medical College & Mt. Sinai Hospital, Chicago · Visiting Professor in 12 countries · KG Hospital established 1974 as a Trust Hospital · Hospital's strength: "Personal and Compassionate Care"
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KG Hospital & Postgraduate Medical Institute and Research Center, Coimbatore – 641 018, Tamil Nadu, India.
Dr. Rajammal P. Devadas Oration AwardAvinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore
"Life Time Achievement Award"Madras Medical College – Post Centenary Platinum (175th Year) Celebrations
2011
Pro-Life AwardLife for All and Life International, USA
Dr. K.P. Misra Endowment Oration AwardSri Jagannath Spiritual Educational Cultural Trust & The Utkal Association of Madras
"Honorary Fellowship"Quality Council of India, New Delhi
"Life Time Achievement Award"The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai
2015
Siksha Vibhushan – Educational Excellence (Highest Award)Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University, Mount Abu
2016
"Dharma Veera" AwardMedical Fraternity of Coimbatore Region
2017
"TAMPA LIMRA Excellence Award"Tamilnadu Medical Practitioners Association
Award of AppreciationGovernment of Tamil Nadu – Outstanding performance in Organ Transplant related activities
"Lifetime Achievement Award"Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI – TANCARE)
2018
Emeritus Teacher AwardNational Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi
Award for Excellence in Teaching DNB ProgrammesNational Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi
"Vocational Excellence" AwardRotary Club
'Legend of Coimbatore'Dr. Mohan's Diabetic Specialities Centre
"Emeritus Teacher" Award & "Award for Excellence in Teaching DNB Programmes"Conferred on KG Hospital by National Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi
2019
"Great Divine Healer" AwardCoimbatore Multipurpose Social Service Society
"Healthcare Icon / Leader of the Year – National" AwardEconomic Times Healthcare Awards 2021
Professional Associations & Leadership Roles
👑 Was the President of
Indian Medical Association, Coimbatore Branch
Association of Surgeons of India, Coimbatore Branch
Accident Care Association of Coimbatore, Coimbatore
Society for Emergency Medicine in India
Coimbatore Hospitals' Association, Coimbatore
Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India
Rotary Club of Coimbatore, Coimbatore
✅ He is a Member of
The National Healthcare Committee of CII, New Delhi
The Planning Board of Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
Governing Body Committee of Government Arts College (Autonomous), Coimbatore
Core Committee for Medical Tourism of Govt. of Tamil Nadu
Health Care panel of FICCI TNSC
📋 Was a Member of
Medical Council of India
The Academic Council of Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore
🏛️ Was on the Advisory Board of
Madurai Kamaraj University
Tamil Nadu State Illness Assistance Society
Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council
Educational Qualifications & Positions Held
Qualification / Position Held
Institution
Year / Tenure
MBBS
Madras Medical College
1964
MS
Madras Medical College
1968
Asst. Professor of Surgery
Kilpauk Medical College
1968–1969
Registrar of Surgery
Coimbatore Medical College
1969
Registrar of Surgery
Mt. Sinai Hospital, Chicago, USA
1973
Sr. Registrar of Surgery
Altoona Hospital, Pittsburgh, USA
1974
Honorary Professor of Surgery
PSG Medical College
1984–1986
Doctorate (Honoris Causa – D.Sc.)
The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai
2009
Emeritus Teacher Award
National Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi
2018
NBE Recognition
The National Board of Examinations (NBE) recognised KG Hospital for conducting postgraduate courses in 11 specialties, and conferred the National Award for Excellence in Teaching on KG Hospital.
Corporate Social Responsibility
KG Hospital's Corporate Social Responsibility is a continuous activity since inception. Hospital's strength is "Personal and Compassionate Care." Established in 1974 as a Trust Hospital, run by K. Govindaswamy Naidu Medical Trust, Coimbatore.
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Over ₹230 CroresWorth of concessions provided to the poorer sections of the society
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85,000 Eye SurgeriesFree Intra Ocular Eye Surgeries (cataract removal) for poor patients at KG's 250-bed eye hospital
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1,000+ Free Eye SurgeriesFor poor children – KG Crusade Against Childhood Blindness, in line with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's advice
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1,600 Heart SurgeriesFree treatment for people below poverty line under KG Heart Centre's tie-up with Government of Tamil Nadu
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500+ Free Heart SurgeriesFor poor children under the Little Heart Foundation scheme launched by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
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Free Blood – ThalassemiaKG Hospital supplies free blood every month to 50 children afflicted with Thalassemia for life
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3,000+ Free DialysisFree dialysis provided as part of a continuing charitable programme. SBI donated two dialysis machines.
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5 Lakh+ BP Check-upsFree Blood Pressure Clinic running for over 15 years has benefited over 5 lakh people
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10,000+ CMEsContinuing Medical Education programmes conducted for hospital staff and medical practitioners nationwide
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5 Lakh Free Books"Idhayam Oru Kovil" (Tamil) & "Hrudayam Oru Kshethram" (Malayalam) — health awareness books distributed free
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ANNADANAMFree meal scheme – 300+ workers given free meals twice a day under this daily initiative
COVID-19 ResponseSet up 150-bed KG Specialty Hospital (Saravanampatti) dedicated to treating Covid-19 patients. 3,000+ patients treated.
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20,000 Children ScreenedFree Heart Screening for 2,00,000 school children launched as part of Preventive Cardiology Programme (8.7.2012). Over 20,000 screened so far.
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Kerala Floods 2018One of the first responders – screened ~10,000 people, distributed medicines and essential supplies
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100+ Doctors HonouredEvery year, more than 100 doctors from various parts of Tamil Nadu are given Doctor of Excellence awards
Many Firsts of KG Hospital for Coimbatore
Under Dr. Bakthavathsalam's leadership, KG Hospital introduced several pioneering firsts in Coimbatore and India.
ICU ConceptFirst ICU introduced in Coimbatore
CT ScanFirst CT Scan facility in Coimbatore
Dialysis MachineFirst dialysis machine introduced in Coimbatore
UltrasoundFirst Ultrasound Scanner in Coimbatore
VentilatorFirst Ventilator introduced in Coimbatore
128 Slice Heart CT ScannerLatest 128 Slice Heart CT Scanner in Asia – benefited 5,000 people to know their heart condition
Awake Open Heart SurgeryDone for the first time in India at KG Hospital
Rare Heart SurgeryPoor child with five heart defects – rare heart surgery first time in medical history
3rd-Time Kidney Transplant3rd time kidney transplantation done on a soldier
Infant Dialysis2-day old baby dialyzed for the first time in India
First Cadaver TransplantFirst cadaver transplantation performed outside Chennai
Multi-Organ HarvestingMulti organ harvesting performed in this region
Epilepsy SurgerySurgery for epilepsy – first of its kind in this region
Trigeminal NeuralgiaOnly hospital in South India to perform procedure for Trigeminal Neuralgia (facial pain)
5S Concept & 5 Star CertificationFirst hospital in this part of India to implement 5S and receive 5 Star Certification from Quality Council Forum of India
Emergency AmbulanceResponder 2000 – Emergency state ambulance introduced for the first time in Coimbatore
Institutions Created by Dr. G. Bakthavathsalam
KG Educational institutions provide education for 20,000 students every year and create job opportunities for more than 6,000 people in Information Technology.
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KG Hospital & Post Graduate Medical Institute
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KG College of Health Sciences
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KG College of Arts and Science
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KG College of Allied Health Sciences
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KGiSL Institute of Technology (2009)
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KGiSL Institute of Information Management (KGiSL-IIM)
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KG Information Systems & CHIL – SEZ Software Park
Watch & Learn
Dr. Bakthavathsalam — Videos
Watch interviews and talks shared by Dr. G. Bakthavathsalam on healthcare, leadership, and community service.
Founder's Vision
Dr. Bakthavathsalam — His Vision for KG Hospital
The Padma Shri awardee and Chairman shares his journey and the founding philosophy behind KG Hospital, Coimbatore.
Leadership Talk
KG Hospital — Patient-First Healthcare Philosophy
An overview of KG Hospital's patient-centric approach, driven by Dr. Bakthavathsalam's founding principles of personal and compassionate care.
Community
Health Awareness & Preventive Medicine Initiatives
KG Hospital's extensive health awareness campaigns and community outreach programmes across Tamil Nadu.
About Dr. G. Bakthavathsalam
Common Questions
Learn about Dr. Bakthavathsalam's leadership, vision, and institutions.
Dr. G. Bakthavathsalam, MS, FICS, FAMS, D.Sc., is an eminent surgeon, philanthropist, a dedicated teacher and founder of world-class healthcare institutions. He is an alumnus of Madras Medical College and Mt. Sinai Hospital, Chicago (USA), and has served as a Visiting Professor in twelve countries. He is the Chairman & Managing Trustee of KG Hospital & Post Graduate Medical Institute, Coimbatore.
What is Dr. Bakthavathsalam's role at KG Hospital? +
Dr. G. Bakthavathsalam is the Chairman & Managing Trustee of KG Hospital & Post Graduate Medical Institute, Coimbatore. He is also Chairman of K.G. College of Health Sciences, K.G. Healthcare, and KG Information Systems Ltd. He has set up a 'model' multi and super specialty hospital that effectively delivers international healthcare services at affordable cost, and has been responsible for putting Coimbatore on the medical map of India.
What is the Padma Shri and why was Dr. Bakthavathsalam honoured? +
The Padma Shri is one of India's highest civilian honours. Dr. G. Bakthavathsalam was conferred the Padma Shri by the President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, in 2005, in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to healthcare, medical education, and community welfare in Tamil Nadu and India.
What institutions has Dr. Bakthavathsalam founded? +
Dr. Bakthavathsalam has founded KG Hospital & Post Graduate Medical Institute, KG College of Health Sciences, KG College of Arts and Science, KG College of Allied Health Sciences, KGiSL Institute of Technology, KGiSL Institute of Information Management (KGiSL-IIM), and KG Information Systems & CHIL–SEZ Software Park. The KG Educational institutions provide education for 20,000 students every year and create job opportunities for more than 6,000 people in the field of Information Technology.
What has KG Hospital done for the community under Dr. Bakthavathsalam's leadership? +
Under Dr. Bakthavathsalam's chairmanship, KG Hospital has provided over ₹230 crores in treatment concessions, performed 85,000 free eye surgeries, 1,600 free heart surgeries for the poor, over 3,000 free dialysis sessions, and free blood to 50 Thalassemia children every month. The hospital has conducted 10,000+ CME programmes, distributed 5 lakh copies of health awareness books free of cost, and responded to national disasters including the Coimbatore Bomb Blast, Kargil War, Gujarat Earthquake, Tsunami, and Kerala Floods.
How can I contact KG Hospital? +
KG Hospital & Postgraduate Medical Institute and Research Center
Coimbatore – 641 018, Tamil Nadu, India.
📞 0422-4042121
✉️ drgb@kghospital.com
🌐 www.kghospital.com