(Utkarsh Patel)
Dr. Mahendrasinh Devsinh Chauhan, known for his simple and straightforward personality, is a famous eye surgeon from Gujarat. He was born on 24 December 1964. He is the director of Keshvi Eye Hospital and has been serving poor people for many years. He completed his MBBS in 1987, DOMS in 1990, MS in Ophthalmology in 1991, and PhD in 2014 from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University.
He has worked for many years as an Assistant and Associate Professor at Government Medical College, Surat. At present, he is the Principal of Shri Bharti Maiya College of Optometry and Physiotherapy. His contribution to healthcare and education has been remarkable. He has served as a member of the Syndicate and Senate and also as the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the university. At the national level, he was an elected member of the Medical Council of India and worked in many sub-committees. He continuously represented before Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding increasing medical seats in the country, and positive results were achieved. He has played an important role in improving medical education and healthcare in Gujarat.
Dr. Chauhan is especially known for his social service. Since 2000, he has been serving as an honorary surgeon at Satya Sai Eye Hospital. Till now, he has performed more than 20,000 free cataract surgeries for poor patients. For this service, he received the Shri Satya Sai Dhanvantari Seva Award.
He is also the Chairman of Bharat Cancer Hospital. He is the founder of Eye View Laser Vision, where around 40 eye doctors from South Gujarat together provide advanced laser surgery facilities. He is also a trustee of K.P. Sanghvi General and Eye Hospital. He played an important role in starting the Smart Cop Health Card for Surat Police staff.
In social service, he is actively connected with the Rajput community. He is an Executive Member of Rajput Samaj South Gujarat Kshatriya Sangh and the founding secretary of the Rajput Samaj Doctor Association.
He is known for his humble nature, efficiency, and clear decision-making. He believes in consensus and avoids unnecessary disputes. He is often discussed in student circles and social matters. He has published many research papers, and four students have completed their PhDs under his guidance. He has received awards such as the Dr. K.J. Ganatra Rotating Trophy (2011-12).His wife, Dr. Binodini Chauhan, is also active in the medical field, and his daughter Keshvi is also a doctor.
Dr. Chauhan is deeply inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He often says, “Narendra Bhai is the pride of our country, and we should support him as much as we can. Serving the nation, as he says, is the truest service.”
Despite being a busy doctor, Dr. Chauhan has a special ability to balance student activities and medical institutional services. People like him, who serve society selflessly without expecting anything in return, keep the light of social service shining in society.
(The writer is a prominent businessman, social worker and founder of khabarchhe.com)
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