Jacob Chandy

Jacob Chandy
Dr. Jacob Chandy in 1960
Born23 January 1910
India
Died23 June 2007(2007-06-23) (aged 97)
Occupation(s)Neurosurgeon, professor
SpouseAccamma
ChildrenMathew Jacob, Varghese Jacob, Accamma
AwardsPadmabhushan
MNI Fellow
Medal of Honour by the World Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Professor Emiratus of the Government of Kerala

Jacob Chandy (23 January 1910 – 23 June 2007) was an Indian neurosurgeon and teacher of medical sciences. As the first neurosurgeon in India,[1] he is widely regarded as the father of modern neurosurgery in India.[2][3] In 1964, the Government of India honoured him with their third highest civilian award, Padmabhushan, for his services in the fields of neurosurgery and medical education.[3]

  1. ^ "Montreal Neuro Institute". Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  2. ^ "CMC" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  3. ^ a b "National Medical Journal of India". Archived from the original on 3 May 2008. Retrieved 18 July 2014.