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Dr. Padmaraj Hegde Dr. Padmaraj hails from Athradi of the Udupi district. He completed MBBS and MS in General Surgery from KMC, Manipal in 1988 and 1993 respectively. He obtained M.Ch. (Genito Urinary Surgery) from KMC, Manipal in December 1999. He was awarded FRCS from the University of Glasgow, Scotland in 2008. He also holds MBA degree in Hospital Administration and Health Care Services.

Being an alumnus of Manipal, he joined the Department of General Surgery, KMC, Manipal as Assistant Professor in the year 1993. Since then, he is serving the institution in various capacities. He served as the Professor of Surgery, at Melaka Manipal Medical College, Melaka, Malaysia from 2002 to 2004. He rejoined the Department of Urology, KMC, Manipal in 2004 and he is serving as the Professor and Head of Unit – II, Department of Urology, KMC, Manipal since 2007.

A renowned Urologist, Dr. Padmaraj served as the Director of, Alumni Centre, MAHE, Manipal from 2008 to 2011. He was appointed as the Deputy Medical Superintendent, KH, Manipal in 2012 and has been serving the position for a decade now.

Dr. Padmaraj has to his credit 50 publications in indexed journals. He has also presented papers in several national and international conferences. He is a life member of many professional bodies such as IMA, the Urological Society of India, the American Association of Indian Urologists etc. He has successfully conducted several clinical studies/trials.

Dr. Padmaraj has also served as the General Secretary of the Poor Patients Relief Society of Kasturba Hospital, Manipal. He held many leadership positions such as President of Manipal Hill City Junior Chamber, Vice President of the Indian Medical Association, Manipal Branch, and the President of IMA, Manipal Udupi Branch.

Dr. Padmaraj is married to Mrs. Prasanna Padmaraj an entrepreneur and the couple is blessed with a son who has completed his medical education.