Radhe Shyam Pareek
Radhe Shyam Pareek | |
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| Born | March 25, 1933 |
| Occupation | Homeopathic physician |
| Known for | Integrating scientific practices in homeopathy |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2024) |
Dr. Radhe Shyam Pareek (born 25 March 1933) is an Indian homeopathic physician known for his contributions to clinical homeopathy, research, and community health. He was conferred the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2024 for his services in the field of medicine.[1]
Career
[edit]Dr. Pareek graduated from the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital in 1956 and is one of the senior-most active practitioners of homeopathy in the world. He is a senior member of the International Homeopathic Medical League (LMHI).[2]
He has treated over 2.3 million patients over a career spanning more than six decades. Dr. Pareek is noted for introducing modern diagnostic methods and advocating scientific rigor in homeopathic practice. His efforts helped integrate homeopathy with mainstream healthcare approaches.[3]
Research and Publications
[edit]Since 1960, he has presented original research at international conferences in over 20 countries. His books on complementary cancer care and emergency homeopathy have been translated into German, Russian, and Italian and are used by practitioners across Europe.[4]
Teaching
[edit]Dr. Pareek conducts postgraduate training seminars in Agra, which are attended by physicians from Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Russia, Ukraine, and Armenia. For over two decades, he has trained around 500 European doctors annually through these sessions.
Social Work
[edit]He established the Sevakunj Mission Hospital at Poiya Ghat, Agra, which provides free healthcare and awareness programs in 40 adopted villages. He also runs charitable dispensaries in Goverdhan, Radha Kund, and Agra offering free treatment, especially to ascetics of the Braj region.[5]
He also founded the Pareek Foundation, which supports 100 widows in Radha Kund and has adopted Lopamudra Vidya Mandir, a school for children of leprosy patients. The foundation has upgraded its infrastructure and supports its students and faculty.[6]
Awards
[edit]In addition to the Padma Shri, Dr. Pareek has received:
- Honorary D.Sc (Honoris Causa) from Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra (2012)
- Hahnemann Preis by Hahnemann Klinik, Germany
- Brij Ratna, Citizen of the Year, Uttar Pradesh Ratna and other recognitions from regional organizations and media houses including Amar Ujala and Dainik Jagran.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Padma Awards 2024" (PDF). Padma Awards Portal. Ministry of Home Affairs. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ "Padma Shri to Dr R.S. Pareek, who gave recognition to homeopathy". Dainik Jagran. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ "PGI director among 12 from U.P. get Padma Shri". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ "Eminent Agra homeopath Dr. Radhey Shyam Pareek awarded Padma Shri". The Assam Tribune. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ "Dr Radheshyam Pareek, a homeopathic doctor from Nawalgarh, was awarded Padma Shri". Divya Bhaskar. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ "Dr Radhe Shyam Pareek after Padma Shri: "I worked continuously, considering human service as my religion"". Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ "Padma Awards in Medicine 2024: 3 Doctors get Padma Bhushan, 10 Conferred Padma Shri". Retrieved 24 June 2025.