
Dr. Nageshwar Reddy on innovation, health, and the road ahead
The Hindu
Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr. Nageshwar Reddy on innovation, health, and the road ahead
As Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy walks up the ceremonial walkway of Rashtrapati Bhavan next month to receive India’s second-highest civilian honour, the Padma Vibhushan, from the President of India, he will not only make Telangana and India proud but also bring global recognition to his pursuit of medical excellence. A globally renowned gastroenterologist, he was previously honoured with the Padma Shri (2002) and Padma Bhushan (2016), Dr. Reddy, as chairman of the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG), Hyderabad, has revolutionised digestive healthcare through groundbreaking advancements in endoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.
Meeting him in his private office at AIG, Gachibowli shortly after the announcement of his latest honour — amidst a packed schedule of consultations and procedures — offered a rare insight into not just his medical brilliance, but also his wisdom, humility, and far-reaching vision.