Nilkanth Anant Purandare
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Dr. Nilkanth Anant Purandare M.D., (Born. ), F.R.C.O.G. | |
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| Born | 27 April 1877 India |
| Died | 12 December 1964 (aged 87) |
| Alma mater | Grant Medical College |
| Occupation | Gynaecologist |
| Children | Bhalchandra Nilkanth Purandare |
Nilkanth Anant Purandare (1877-1964) was a distinguished Indian obstetrician and gynaecologist.
Purandare was born on 27 April 1877.[1] After passing his matriculation examination, he joined Grant Medical College in 1896.[1] In 1900, he graduated, securing the Charles Morehead Prize in Medicine.[1]
Career and contributions
Purandare began his medical career as an hon. assistant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Bai Motibai and Petit Hospitals, and as a tutor at Grant Medical College.[1] He earned his M.D. in obstetrics and gynaecology with distinction.[1]
In 1926, with the establishment of King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital and G.S. Medical College, Purandare was appointed as an hon. professor in midwifery and gynaecology and as hon. obstetrician and gynaecologist.[2] He was later appointed as Hon. Obstetrician at N. Wadia Maternity Hospital.[1]
Purandare was the first president of the Bombay Obstetric and Gynaecological Society[3] and played a key role in the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India. He presided over the 3rd All India Obstetric and Gynaecological Congress in 1941.[1]
Dr. N.A Purandare's Hospital is located in Mumbai. This hospital was the first registered head office of FOGSI.[4]
Publications
- The Anterior Shoulder as Guide to the Engagement of the Head and to the Progress of Labour.[5]
- Radiograms taken during Labour from its onset until the Head is Born, indicating the Position of the Anterior and Posterior Shoulders.[6]
- Height of the Anterior Shoulder and its Relation to the Position of the Foetal Heart.[7]