Shantilal Jamnadas Mehta | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 January 1905 |
| Died | 21 June 1997 (aged 92) |
| Occupation(s) | Surgeon Medical academic |
| Years active | 1927–1991 |
| Known for | Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre |
| Spouse | Champaben |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan RCS Hallett Prize |
Shantilal Jamnadas Mehta (1905–1997) was an Indian surgeon, institution builder and medical academic, who established the Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai.[1] His contributions were also reported in the establishment of Tata Memorial Centre and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi. In 1971, the Government of India awarded him the third highest civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan for his contributions to medicine.[2]