"Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it"
A quote by the Spanish American Philosopher George Santayana.
"Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it"
A quote by the Spanish American Philosopher George Santayana.
About Dr. C.G. Narasimhan
The Man With the Scalpel – In Service Since 1970
Dr.Chitradurga Garudachar Narasimhan (Dr.C G N) is basically from the fort town of Karnataka where he had his intermediate college education. He began his journey in medicine with an MBBS and MS from Mysore Medical College (MMC) Mysore. Since 1970, he has served as one of the most respected general and laparoscopic surgeons in Karnataka at Kamakshi Hospital, Mysuru with integrity and excellence.
He was the first person to start a full-fledged private surgical practice in Mysore in 1970. He introduced GI endoscopy to Mysore in 1985, started laparoscopic surgeries at his age of 57 and contributed significantly to both surgical education and community care. Enforcing strict disciplinary measures he maintained the highest standard of asepsis in the Operation Theater to the extent that he rarely used antibiotics in elective surgical procedures. He blended tradition with modernity in his practice.
In 2003 he organized a photo exhibition ‘Scalpel and Lens’ at Kalamandir showcasing cases operated by him and a collection of general photographs creating public awareness. The exhibition was inaugurated by renowned photojournalist Late Sri T. S. Satyan.
As a gesture of obeisance, he donated a statue of Maharshi Sushrutha to his alma mater, MMC in 2023.
As a lover of Carnatic Music, and as the President of the Ganabharathi Music Sabha, Mysuru, he was responsible for the all-round development of the institution, which was very perceptible.
” When surgery met humility, CGN was born.”
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Dr. C.G. Narasimhan – A Legacy
Senior Surgeon, Kamakshi Hospital, Mysuru | Over 50 Years of Service.
- Began practice in 1970; pioneered private surgical practice in Mysore.
- First to introduce GI endoscopy (1985) .
- Started laparoscopic surgery at the age 57.
- Long-standing affiliations: IMA, MMC Alumni Association, ASI, Ganabharathi Music Sabha.
- Honored by Karnataka State Chapter of Association of Surgeons of India, IMA and many other Academic and Cultural associations.
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Milestones of Dr. CGN – An eventful Journey
1994: Organization Committee Chairman / Secretary, conference of ASI/KSC.
2004: Chairman, ASI/KSC.
2008: Delivered prestigious H.S. Bhat Oration.
2010-2011: President, MMC Alumni Association (MAA).
2011-2020: President, Ganabharathi Music Sabha, Mysuru.
2024: Senior Advisor, MMC & RI Centenary Celebration Committee
Why Choose Us
Rare & Complex Cases – Dr. CGN’s Clinical Contributions
Inguinal and Umbilical Hernias in Children
Pancreaticojejunostomy in 11-year-old (1973)
Pleomorphic Adenoma, Retroperitoneal Lipomas
Diabetic foot, Fournier’s Gangrene, Rectal Prolapse
Pediatric foreign body retrieval (Safety Pin Case)
A strange coincidence of the Grandson Dr.Gaurav Harindra assisting his Grandfather.
Early Struggles, Unbreakable Spirit
From Adversity to Achievement – The Making of a Surgeon
Dr. CGN’s path to medicine was not easy. Coming from a remote town of Chitradurga, where he completed his schooling and collegiate education, joined MMC in 1957. Just at the age of 18 during his first year of MBBS he lost his father and found himself battling financial hardship during his further course. Belonging to a community not eligible for government scholarships, he relied on limited aid and the kindness of a professor who granted him fee-free studentship for all the five years.
He swam against the current for five and a half years — not just to graduate, but to excel.
After completing his MBBS in 1963, he did his Housemanship at Victoria Hospital and later served for a few at Neyveli Lignite Corporation in Tamil Nadu, managing over 100 patients a day with calm confidence.
Hobbies & Humanity
A Life Rich in Music, Nature & Reflection
Behind the surgeon was an artist.
Dr. CGN is an avid photographer, nature lover (gardening), Kannada literature enthusiast, and passionate vocalist.
His lens captured birds at Triveni Sangam, Allahabad.
His passion for music led him to begin learning Hindustani music at the age of 78, a pursuit he continues under the guidance of an accomplished Guru Pandit Veerabhadraiah Hiremath in Mysuru.
He curated the 2003 “Scalpel & Lens” photo exhibition, blending surgical beauty with the art of observation.
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