D. Nageshwar Reddy

Reddy was born on March 18, 1956 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. He comes from a family of doctors; he is a third-generation physician, with both his father and grandfather were doctors. He completed his early schooling in the city before enrolling at Kurnool Medical College, where he received his M.B.B.S.degree. He later pursued postgraduate training at Madras Medical College, earning his M.D. in General Medicine. Following this, he joined the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, where he completed his D.M. in Chandigarh. == Career ==

Early career and academic roles Reddy began his medical career in the early 1980s, working in gastrointestinal endoscopy, clinical research, and medical education. He began working as an assistant professor of gastroenterology at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, and later served as a professor at Guntur Medical College. Asian institute of gastroenterology Asian Institute of Gastroenterology In 1994, Reddy founded the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology in Hyderabad, focusing on therapeutic endoscopy and early adoption of day-care units for endoscopic procedures. The institute serves patients from India and neighboring countries, including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Malaysia. Asian Institute of Gastroenterology Hospitals has organized free medical camps and outreach programs for underserved populations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital participated in efforts to develop treatment protocols for gastrointestinal symptoms in infected patients. Reddy has also been involved in initiatives to expand diagnostic access, including mobile endoscopy units and screening programs in rural areas.'''''' Research and training Reddy's research has centered on therapeutic pancreato-biliary endoscopy and innovations in transgastric endoscopic surgery. He has participated in international endoscopy workshops and contributed to training programs for endoscopists worldwide. Reddy has received multiple honors, including the Dr. B. C. Roy Award in 1995 for contributions to medical science,'''''' the Padma Shri in 2002, In 2009, he was awarded the Master Endoscopist Award by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). In 2021, he received the Rudolf V. Schindler Award from ASGE, followed by a Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Endoscopy Organisation. In 2025, he was honored with the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, for his contributions to medicine. Later that year, he became the first Indian gastroenterologist to receive the Legends of Endoscopy Award from Japanese gastroenterologists at the Tokyo Live Global Endoscopy 2025 event. Reddy has authored over 1,000 peer-reviewed publications and has spoken at international medical conferences. == Selected publications ==

• 1995: Dr. B. C. Roy Award from the Indian Medical Council • 2016: Padma Bhushan by the Government of India • 2017: Dr. M G Garg All Time Achievement Award by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) • 2017: Dhanvantari Award for Gastroenterology by the Dhanvantari Medical Foundation for his work in gastroenterology and medical science • 2021: Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Endoscopy Organisation • 2022: Distinguished Educator Award by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) • 2022: Doctor of Science (DSc) by the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi • 2023: Charaka Award from Rotary Club of Guindy • 2023: Lifetime Achievement Award by the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI), Hyderabad • 2024: Johns Hopkins University’s ‘Captain’s Chair’ • 2025: Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award, by the Government of India • 2025: Ambuj Nath Bose Prize in recognition of his contributions to the field of endoscopy. == References ==