Bio/Wiki
| Profession | Medical Practitioner |
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| Known for | Being appointed as the director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi in September 2022 for a term of five years |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Graduation | PU College in Yadgir, Karnataka |
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| MBBS | Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary, India |
| MCH Degree | AIIMS, New Delhi |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
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| Hometown | Gandhi Nagar, district Yadgir, Karnataka, India |
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| College/University | PU College in Yadgir, Karnataka, Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary, India, AIIMS, New Delhi |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Ashappa (a retired tehsildar) | ||
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| Mother | Name Not Known | ||
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| Spouse | Not Known |
Career
| Current Position | Director of AIIMS, New Delhi |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Became AIIMS director for a five-year term from September 2022. | |
| Served as a Professor in pediatric surgery at AIIMS, Delhi. | |
| Appointed Dean at ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Hyderabad in 2016. | |
| Took over as AIIMS Director in September 2022 after Randeep Guleria. | |
| Emphasizes establishing institutions for enduring success. | |
| Instrumental in enhancing ESIC Hyderabad, leading to AIIMS Director role. | |
| Nagaraj, a dentist, is an inspiration for younger peers. |
