Padma Shri Dr. Alla Gopala Krishna Gokhale Emphasizes Social Responsibility and Stress Management at Guntur Medical College

Renowned cardiac and heart transplant surgeon Padma Shri Dr. Alla Gopala Krishna Gokhale emphasized the importance of contributing to society and supporting community development during his participation as the Chief Guest at the 4th Annual Memorial Lecture held in memory of Dr. Y. Nirmala Karnam at the Gymkhana Auditorium, Guntur Medical College, Guntur.

The programme was organized under the leadership of Dr. Raja Karnam, Director of the Immaculate NA Foundation, USA, in memory of Dr. Y. Nirmala Karnam.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Gokhale highlighted that every individual should contribute towards the development of society and extend support to the community throughout their lifetime. He appreciated the philanthropic contributions of Dr. Y. Nirmala Karnam, who, despite pursuing her medical education and professional career in the United States, continued to support her hometown and the medical institution where she studied through generous donations.

Dr. Gokhale also highlighted the importance of maintaining mental well-being, managing professional stress and overcoming challenges in the medical profession. He encouraged doctors to take care of their own health while continuing to serve patients and society with dedication and commitment.

The programme also paid tribute to the life and contributions of Dr. Y. Nirmala Karnam, who was born in Chirala and pursued advanced medical education in the United States. She was associated with the 1962 batch of Guntur Medical College and specialized in fields including Addiction Medicine and Psychiatry. Her contributions towards medical education, healthcare and community welfare were remembered with respect.

The event was attended by Dr. N.V. Sundarachari, Principal of Guntur Medical College; Dr. G. Durga Prasad, Superintendent of Guntur Government General Hospital; Dr. Uppala Aparna; Dr. Raja Karnam; Dr. Neeli Umajyothi, Head of the Department of Psychiatry, GGH; and senior psychiatrist Dr. Nalluri Murali Krishna, along with nursing students and other medical professionals.

Following the programme, Padma Shri Dr. Alla Gopala Krishna Gokhale and other distinguished doctors were felicitated by Dr. Raja Karnam with mementos in recognition of their contributions.

The programme served as a reminder of the importance of social responsibility, medical excellence, professional well-being and giving back to society.