Vijay Prakash (gastroenterologist)

From Bharatpedia, an open encyclopedia


Dr. Vijay Prakash Singh
Vijay Prakash.jpg
Dr. Vijay Prakash attending an event
Bornc. 1954.[1]
Banka, Bihar, India
OccupationGastroenterologist
Known forGastroenterology
AwardsPadma Shri, Icons of Bihar
Websitebigapollospectra.com/doctor/dr-vijay-prakash

Vijay Prakash Singh, also known as Vijay Prakash, is an Indian gastroenterologist[2] and the Head of Department of Gastroenterology at Patna Medical College, Bihar.[3][4][5][6]He was honoured by the Government of India in 2003 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award, and only the 7th doctor in Bihar state to receive the award.[7][1]

Life[edit]

Prakash was born in Banka.[8] He is reported to have contributed to the establishment of the department of gastroenterology at the medical college and at Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS).[9] He is also involved with BIG Hospital Institute of Gastroenterology as the chief gastroenterologist and medical director.[9] He is a member of the executive council of the Medical Council of India[10][11] and a member of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology.[12] He is the author of several medical research papers, published in peer reviewed journals.[1]

He has given talks on hepatitis[13] and non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis (NASH): a severe form of non alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).[14]

Awards[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 TNN (28 January 2003). "It was a great surprise: Srivastava". Times of India. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  2. ↑ "Healthcare Magic". Healthcare Magic. 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  3. ↑ Bhatia, Banjot Kaur (9 August 2014). "17 lakh Hepatitis C patients in Bihar | Patna News - Times of India". The Times of India. TNN. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  4. ↑ "City round-up". telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  5. ↑ "Pay hike Xmas gift to PU teachers". telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  6. ↑ "Dr.Vijay Prakash Singh vs The State Of Bihar & Ors on 20 January, 2015". indiankanoon.org. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  7. ↑ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Padma Awards. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "पद्मश्री डॉ. विजय प्रकाश सिंह". outlookhindi.com. No. PadmaShree Dr Vijay Prakash Singh. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Big Hospital". Big Hospital. 2015. Archived from the original on 11 August 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  10. ↑ "Medical Council of India". Medical Council of India. 2015. Archived from the original on 23 July 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  11. ↑ "MEDICAL COUNCIL OF INDIA" (PDF). Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  12. ↑ "ISG". Indian Society of Gastroenterology. 2015. Dr. Vijay Prakash Singh. Archived from the original on 21 February 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  13. ↑ "Dr. Vijay Prakash". BInvolved. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  14. ↑ "Dr Vijay Prakash". NASH24x7. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  15. ↑ "Outlook Icons of Bihar". Outlook Hindi. Retrieved 4 December 2019.

External links[edit]


Flag of IndiaBiography icon Esclapius stick.svg

This Indian medicine-related biographical article is a stub. You can help Bharatpedia by expanding it.

Information red.svg
Scan the QR code to donate via UPI
Dear reader, We kindly request your support in maintaining the independence of Bharatpedia. As a non-profit organization, we rely heavily on small donations to sustain our operations and provide free access to reliable information to the world. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to consider donating to our cause, as it would greatly aid us in our mission. Your contribution would demonstrate the importance of reliable and trustworthy knowledge to you and the world. Thank you.

Please select an option below or scan the QR code to donate
₹150 ₹500 ₹1,000 ₹2,000 ₹5,000 ₹10,000 Other


Retrieved from "https://en.bharatpedia.org/index.php?title=Vijay_Prakash_(gastroenterologist)&oldid=346127"