Taraprasad Das
| Taraprasad Das | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1 April 1950 Odisha |
| Ethnicity | Odia |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Education | MBBS, DOMS |
| Alma mater |
Sambalpur University Kanpur University |
| Occupation | Ophthalmologist |
| Religion | Hindu |
Taraprasad Das (born April 1, 1950) is an Indian ophthalmologist, who specializes in diseases of the retina and vitreous membrane. He is currently the Vice-Chairman of the L.V.Prasad Eye Institute. He is professor of ophthalmology at the Sun Yet-sen University of Medical Sciences in Guangzhou, China.[1]
Education
Das received his Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) from Sambalpur University in 1978, and a Diploma in ophthalmic medicine and surgery (DOMS) from Kanpur University in 1980.[1]
Awards and honours
An elected fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences,[2] he was conferred Doctorate of Science (Honoris Causa) by Ravenshaw University in year 2011. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri award in 2013.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Taraprasad Das". L V Prasad Eye Institute. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
- ↑ "List of Fellows - NAMS" (PDF). National Academy of Medical Sciences. 2016. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Three from Odisha get Padma honours". The Times Of India. 2013-01-26. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
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