Founders
The genesis of the concept was 7 good doctors of Bangalore Hospital recognising that many of their elderly patients who seemed to have no particular physical ailments did suffer from the "empty nest" syndrome - almost all of them had children who had moved away to other countries / cities. And, with the joint-family system not a feature of urban living any more, the effects of that syndrome had become even more acute. Hence, the doctors decided to set up a retirement Village called Sushrutha Vishranthi Dhama Ltd., also called Suvidha today.
Dr. Sekhar,
- Rising from a rural agricultural family in a small village in the foothills of the Western Ghats, Dr KS Sekhar has the renown of being the first plastic surgeon in Karnataka.
- After completing MBBS and MS General surgery from Karnataka University he migrated to Madras University for MCh in Plastic surgery, a super speciality degree and one of the highest qualifications in surgical education.
- Dr Sekhar is also a writer and a philanthropist. He has authored a book titled Purushotham the Best Man. He has performed many surgeries free of cost for the economically backward classes.
- The idea of Suvidha was his brain child. Initially intended as a retirement community for doctors his vision expanded to include general public. When his sons flew the nest to pursue their careers, he experienced the need for a place like this where senior citizens can lead an active and meaningful life. In-spite of his busy work schedule he made time to visit the concerned departments and talk to the officials to make Suvidha possible.
- His contributions to the growth of Suvidha from its nascent stage to what it is today is, are innumerable. Providing guidance to successive boards, enriching the flora through planting of mango saplings, enhancing the cultural life by donating Manjula Gana Mantapa and Narayana Ranga Mandira, are just a few that come to mind.
Dr. R Subba Rao,
- Dr. R Subba Rao an eminent Cardio Thoracic surgeon, completed MBBS in 1973 and then MS in cardiac and thoracic surgery from KMC Hubli. With his immense experience from his services in the UK, the USA, Delhi and Jaipur he returned to Bangalore and set up the Department of Cardio Thoracic surgery in Bangalore Hospital.
- He joined Dr. Sekhar and Dr. Jinka Subramanya in their efforts to establish Suvidha. Along with Dr. Sekhar he visited State Bank of India to obtain the loan to make their vision a reality.
- He was the first Managing Director of Suvidha and remained in office till 2013. During these years, Dr. Subba Rao spent a lot of his valuable time in personally supervising the structures that were being erected. Many hours were spent in consultation with the architect and accountant.
- The Shareholders of Suvidha deeply appreciate his contributions and miss his presence here today.
Jinka Subramanya,
- After completing MBBS in Bangalore and Residency in the United States of America , he served as Director of Pathology in Michigan.
- In 1991 he returned to India and established the Pathology Lab in Bangalore Hospital Basavanagudi.
- Since its inception in 2004, he has been involved in the growth and development of Suvidha. He took care of the revenue matters.
- His efforts in this direction culminated in Suvidha coming under the jurisdiction of the BBMP. He with his team were successful in paying the taxes and obtaining the PID no for Suvidha.
- Dr Jinka and his wife Raji, have contributed immensely towards the growth and development of Suvidha.
Dr. R. C. Munichoodappa,
- Dr Munichoodappa is one of the original founder directors of The Bangalore Hospital. He was a Graduate of The Bangalore medical College from the very first batch of students.
- After completing MBBS, he got trained in the USA, became an internist and worked in Lahey clinic in Boston, a speciality institution for gastroenterology and diabetes. He returned to Bangalore and worked for a while in Victoria Hospital, teaching students of The Bangalore medical College. He established specialists’ clinic in Bangalore.
- As a diabetologist, he had treated many politicians and bureaucrats. He connected these bureaucrats to Dr Jinka. This connection with the Government of Karnataka played a key role in the foundation of Suvidha. Because of him Suvidha project proposal and its discussion at the level of the Government of Karnataka cabinet were smooth sailing and had favourable outcomes.
Dr. K. Sukumar Shetty,
- Dr Sukumar Shetty, a general physician, passed out from KMC Hubli in 1961.
- After a brief tenure as Lecturer in the Armed Forces Medical College, he returned to KMC for a post-graduation degree in Medicine.
- Dr. Shetty has served as Physician to the President of Somalia and his Cabinet ministers. He was also the designated Physician for the Embassies of USA, Britain, Germany and many Gulf States.
- In 1991 he returned to India and joined Bangalore Hospital.
- Dr. Sukumar Shetty has been a great help to the residents of Suvidha whenever they needed to consult a doctor.
Dr. Vivek Kadambi,
- Dr Vivek Kadambi, an Ophthalmologist, got his MBBS degree and Post Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmology from the University of Poona. He then moved to Moscow for his Masters Degree and to USA for Advanced Certification in Biomedical Hormone Replacement Therapy.
- He joined Bangalore Hospital as promoter Consultant and became the Head of Ophthalmology in 1994.
- Dr. Kadambi joined the other Founder Directors to establish Sushruta Vishranti Dhama.
- Dr. Kadambi who is also a talented musician, formed the Suvidha Serenaders, which is an integral part of all celebrations in Suvidha.
Dr. Aswath N. Rao,
- Dr. Ashwath N Rao is a cardiologist from Bangalore Hospital. His qualifications include Fellowship of the American College of Chest Physicians, Fellowship of the American College of Cardiology, Fellowship of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and Diplomat American Board of Internal Medicine.
- Along with the other Founder Directors, Dr. Ashwath N Rao made monetary contribution towards the purchase of land for Suvidha.