Radha Krishan Dhiman
Radha Krishan Dhiman | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 4, 1960 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Hepatologist |
| Known for | Hepatology, liver transplant |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2024), Dr. B. C. Roy Award (2008) |
Dr. Radha Krishan Dhiman (born 4 June 1960) is an Indian hepatologist, medical academic, and the Director of the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow. He also serves as the Director of the Kalyan Singh Superspecialty Cancer Institute, Lucknow. He was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honour, in 2024 for his contributions to the field of medicine.[1][2][3][4]
Career
[edit]Following his training, Dr. Dhiman joined the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, where he eventually served as Professor and Head of the Department of Hepatology. In 2020, he was appointed Director of SGPGIMS, Lucknow.[5]
He played a pivotal role in initiating India’s first DM (Hepatology) program and set up a dedicated liver ICU and liver transplant program at PGIMER.[6]
Public health initiatives
[edit]Dr. Dhiman developed a cost-effective treatment algorithm for hepatitis C and helped train physicians and pharmacists across Punjab. His contributions led to the launch of the National Viral Hepatitis Control Program (NVHCP) in 2018. He served as the Chairman of the Technical Resource Group for NVHCP and was a scientific advisor to injection safety and hepatitis elimination efforts.[1]
As Chairman of the UP State Advisory Boards on COVID-19 and mucormycosis, he led statewide management strategies that included micro-containment, enhanced testing, sero-surveillance, and genomic sequencing.[7]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Padma Shri (2024)[1]
- Dr. B. C. Roy Award (2008)
- Basanti Devi Amir Chand Prize (2009)[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Padma Awards 2024 Citation – Dr. Radha Krishan Dhiman" (PDF). Padma Awards Portal. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "लखनऊ: SGPGI निदेशक डॉ. आर.के. धिमान को पद्मश्री से नवाजा गया". Bhaskar (in Hindi). 26 January 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ "PGI director among 12 from U.P. to get Padma Shri". Hindustan Times. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ "Padma Awards: President honoured Dr. R.K. Dhiman with Padma Shri Award". Amrit Vichar. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Prof R K Dhiman awarded Padma Shri for medical excellence". Hindustan Times. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "SGPGIMS Director Dr R K Dhiman conferred with Padma Shri in Medicine". Medical Dialogues. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "SGPGIMS Director Bags Padma Shri, Recognised for Covid Management". Shiksha.com. Retrieved 22 June 2025.