Mary Poonen Lukose | |
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 A vector drawing of Mary Poonen Lukose | |
| Born | 30 July 1886 |
| Died | 2 October 1976 (aged 90) |
| Occupation(s) | Gynecologist, obstetrician |
| Known for | Medical service |
| Spouse | K. K. Lukose |
| Children | Grace Lukose, K. P. Lukose |
| Parent | T. E. Poonen |
| Awards | Padma Shri Vaidyasasthrakusala |
Mary Poonen Lukose (2 August 1886 - 2 October 1976) was an Indian gynecologist, obstetrician and the first female Surgeon General in India.[1] She was the founder of a Tuberculosis Sanatorium in Nagarcoil and the X-Ray and Radium Institute, Thiruvananthapuram, served as the head of the Health Department in the Princely State of Travancore and was the first woman legislator of the state.[1] The Government of India awarded her the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri in 1975.[2]
- ^ a b "Mary Poonen Lukose (1886-1976)". Stree Shakti. 2015. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ^ "Padma Shri" (PDF). Padma Shri. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2014.