Harbans Singh Wasir
Indian cardiologist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Harbans Singh Wasir,[1] was an Indian cardiologist, medical researcher and writer, and the professor and head of the Department of Cardiology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, known for his contributions in the fields of hypertension and rheumatic heart diseases.[2] He was a recipient of Dr. B. C. Roy Award, the highest Indian award in the medical category. The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of Padma Shri in 1987 and followed it up with the third highest honour of Padma Bhushan in 2000.[3]
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Harbans Singh Wasir | |
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Born | 13 August 1937 India |
Died | 23 August 2004 |
Resting place | Dayanand Muktidham Cremation Ground and Electric Crematorium 28°35′21″N 77°14′27″E |
Occupation | Cardiologist |
Years active | 1937–2004 |
Known for | Preventive cardiology |
Awards | Padma Bhushan (2000) Padma Shri Dr. B. C. Roy Award ICMR Research Award |
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