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{{Short description|Indian physician, surgeon, and oncologist}}
{{Infobox medical person
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1919|09|12|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Madras]], [[Madras Presidency]], [[British India]]
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2010|7|2|1919|09|12|df=yes}}
| death_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| occupation = [[physician]], [[surgeon]], [[oncologist]]
| children = 2
| mother = [[Muthulakshmi Reddy]]
| father = Sundara Reddy
| education = [[University of Madras]]
| work_institutions = {{ubl|[[Ellis Fischel Cancer Center|Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Missouri]]|Royal Cancer Hospital, London|[[Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital|Government General Hospital, Madras]]|[[Cancer Institute (WIA)|Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai]]}}
| prizes = {{Awards|[[Padma Shri]]|1971|||}}
|specialism=[[Oncology]]}}
'''Sundaram Krishnamurthy''' (12 September 1919 – 2 July 2010) was an Indian [[physician]], [[surgeon]], and [[oncologist]]. In recognition of his efforts in cancer research & treatment, he was honoured with the [[Padma Shri]] in 1971.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Padma Awards {{!}} Interactive Dashboard |url=https://dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in/?Field=Medicine&Award=Padma%20Shri&Place=Tamil%20Nadu&Year=1971-1971 |access-date=2024-12-28 |website=dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in |language=en}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==
Krishnamurthy was born on 12 September 1919 in [[Madras]], [[Tamil Nadu]], to Dr. Sundara Reddy and Dr. [[Muthulakshmi Reddy]], figures in Indian medicine and social reform.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Late. Dr S.Krishnamurthi |url=https://cancerinstitutewia.in/doctor/late-dr-s-krishnamurthi/ |access-date=2024-12-28 |website=Adyar Cancer Institute |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite journal |last=Harish |first=K. |date=2010-12-01 |title=S Krishnamurthy—Tribute to a Doyen in Oncology |journal=Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology |language=en |volume=1 |issue=4 |pages=356–357 |doi=10.1007/s13193-011-0045-y |issn=0976-6952 |pmc=3244254 |pmid=22693392}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite news |date=2010-07-02 |title=S. Krishnamurthi, doyen of oncology, passes away |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/S.-Krishnamurthi-doyen-of-oncology-passes-away/article16182400.ece |access-date=2024-12-28 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He completed his [[Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery|Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery]] (MBBS) in 1942, followed by a [[Master of Science]] (M.Sc.) in 1946 from [[University of Madras]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />

== Medical career ==
In 1947, Krishnamurthy pursued advanced medical training abroad. He was a Fellow at the [[Ellis Fischel Cancer Center|Ellis Fischel Cancer Hospital]] in [[Columbia, Missouri]], [[United States]], and later found a job at the Royal Cancer Hospital, [[London]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=Avvai Home |url=https://www.avvaihome.org/drsk.html |access-date=2024-12-28 |website=www.avvaihome.org}}</ref> When he informed his mother of his plans of moving to London, she sent a telegram claiming to be seriously ill. Rushing back to India, he found her in good health. She then reproached him, saying: ''“I sent you abroad to study so that you could come back and serve our people, not live comfortably in a foreign country”.''<ref name=":5">{{Cite news |date=2010-07-06 |title=A doctor and an institution-builder |url=https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/A-doctor-and-an-institution-builder/article16188291.ece |access-date=2024-12-28 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

Upon returning to India, Krishnamurthy joined the cancer unit at the [[Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital|General Hospital]], [[Madras]].<ref name=":2" /> During his tenure, he encountered administrative challenges, including allegations of corruption, which ultimately led to his departure.<ref name=":2" /> He later joined the [[Cancer Institute (WIA)|Cancer Institute]], [[Adyar, Chennai|Adyar]], a non-profit organization established by his mother, where he continued his work in oncology, focusing on patient care and research.<ref name=":2" />

Krishnamurthy held several key positions at the Cancer Institute. He served as scientific director (1954–1959), director and scientific director (1959–1980), and vice-chairman from 1980 onward. At the time of his death, he was the adviser for research and planning at the institute.<ref name=":1" /> Additionally, he served as honorary surgeon to the [[president of India]] from 1987 to 1992.<ref name=":1" />

His memberships included <ref>{{Cite book |last=Kothari |first=H. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3Lc0EAAAQBAJ&pg=PA70 |title=Who is Who in Indian Science 1969 |date=1969-01-01 |publisher=Alexander Doweld |language=en}}</ref>
* [[British Institute of Radiology]]
* [[Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists|Association of Pathologists of India]]
* Association of Surgeons of India
* Indian Radiological Association
* [[Indian Medical Association]]
* [[Indian Science Congress Association]]
* [[Indian Cancer Society]]

== Contributions ==
In 1971, he was awarded the [[Padma Shri]], one of India's highest civilian honours, for his contributions to cancer research and treatment.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":4" />

He also held prominent roles in global health initiatives. From 1965 to 1982, he served on several committees of the [[World Health Organization]], providing expertise on cancer control and prevention.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> In 1983, he was appointed to the Advisory Committee on Cancer Control and Planning of the [[Government of India]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" />

== Legacy ==
He died on 2 July 2010.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":5" />

== References ==
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[[Category:Indian oncologists]]
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