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{{Short description|Indian surgeon}}
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| name = T. J. Cherian
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| birth_date = {{Birth date|1920|08|29}}
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| birth_place = [[Kottarakkara]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]
| birth_date = 29 August 1920
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| birth_place = [[Kottarakkara]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]
| death_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| restingplace = [[St. George's Cathedral, Chennai]]
| death_date = 6 March 2006
| death_place = Chennai
| occupation = Cardiothoracic surgeon
| restingplace = St. George's Cathedral, Chennai
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| awards = [[Padma Bhushan]]<br>[[Padma Shri]]<br>[[Fellow of the American College of Surgeons]]
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{{Indian name|Cherian|Thayil John}}'''Thayil John Cherian''', popularly known as TJC, was a [[Malayali]] cardio-thoracic surgeon, from [[Kerala]], India, known for his social commitment and compassionate approach. The [[government of India]] honoured him twice, first by awarding him the [[Padma Shri]], in 1972 and, later in 1992, with the [[Padma Bhushan]], the third highest civilian award, for his services to the field of Medicine.<ref name="Padma announcement">{{cite web | url=http://padmaawardeedoctorsforum.emedinews.in/?page_id=138 | title=Padma announcement | access-date=13 August 2014}}</ref>
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'''Dr. Thayil John Cherian''', popularly known as '''TJC''', was a [[Malayali]] cardio-thoracic surgeon, from [[Kerala]], India, known for his social commitment and compassionate approach. The [[Government of India]] honored him twice, first by awarding him the [[Padma Shri]], in 1972 and, later in 1992, with the [[Padma Bhushan]], the third highest civilian award, for his services to the field of Medicine.<ref name="Padma announcement">{{cite web | url=http://padmaawardeedoctorsforum.emedinews.in/?page_id=138 | title=Padma announcement | accessdate=August 13, 2014}}</ref>


==Life sketch==
==Life sketch==
{{quotebox|align = right|width=24em|<center>''You wouldn't be able to afford my fees,'' '''Dr. Thayil used to jokingly tell the patients, if they pressed him to accept fees.'''<ref name="Daiji World">{{cite web | url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=19378 | title=Daiji World | publisher=Daijiworld.com | date=March 11, 2006 | accessdate=August 14, 2014}}</ref>
{{quotebox|align = right|width=24em|''You wouldn't be able to afford my fees,'' '''Dr. Thayil used to jokingly tell the patients, if they pressed him to accept fees.'''<ref name="Daiji World">{{cite web | url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=19378 | title=Daiji World | publisher=Daijiworld.com | date=11 March 2006 | access-date=14 August 2014}}</ref>
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Dr. Cherian John Thayil was born on 2 August 1920, in [[Thayyil|Thayil]] family,<ref name="Thayyil">{{cite web | url=http://www.ancestry.com/name-origin?surname=thayil | title=Thayyil | accessdate=August 14, 2014}}</ref> an ancient family with roots all over the State, to John and Elizabeth,<ref name="Hindu Kamakshi">{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/2000/08/28/stories/1328078b.htm | title=Hindu Kamakshi | accessdate=August 15, 2014}}</ref> in the southern Kerala town of [[Kottarakkara]], in India, as the eldest of the two sons and two daughters.<ref name="The Hindu report">{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/dr-tj-cherian-passes-away/article3160669.ece | title=The Hindu report | publisher=The Hindu | date=March 7, 2006 | accessdate=August 14, 2014}}</ref> His completed his schooling at the Madras Christian College School, Chennai and had his college studies at the Madras Christian College. Choosing medical career, he joined the Madras Medical College, in 1959, to secure his MBBS and specialized in cardio-vascular surgery in 1963 after which he went to New South wales, Australia to complete his residency where he registered as a medical practitioner.<ref name="Daiji World" /><ref name="The Hindu report" /><ref name="Yahoo groups" /> The next move was to Canada for further specialization in General Medicine to get his MD. He was also made a [[Fellow of the American College of Surgeons]].<ref name="Hindu Kamakshi" />
T. J. Cherian was born on 2 August 1920, in the [[Thayyil|Thayil]] family,<ref name="Thayyil">{{cite web | url=http://www.ancestry.com/name-origin?surname=thayil | title=Thayyil | website=[[Ancestry.com]] | access-date=14 August 2014}}</ref> an ancient family with roots all over the State, to John and Elizabeth,<ref name="Hindu Kamakshi">{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/2000/08/28/stories/1328078b.htm | archive-url=https://archive.today/20140815044203/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/2000/08/28/stories/1328078b.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=15 August 2014 | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Hindu Kamakshi | access-date=15 August 2014}}</ref> in the southern Kerala town of [[Kottarakkara]], in India, as the eldest of the two sons and two daughters.<ref name="The Hindu report">{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/dr-tj-cherian-passes-away/article3160669.ece | title=The Hindu report | work=The Hindu | date=7 March 2006 | access-date=14 August 2014}}</ref> He completed his schooling at the [[Madras Christian College]] School, Chennai and did his college studies at the Madras Christian College. Choosing medical career, he joined the [[Madras Medical College]], in 1959, to secure his MBBS and specialised in cardio-vascular surgery in 1963 after which he went to New South wales, Australia to complete his residency where he registered as a medical practitioner.<ref name="Daiji World" /><ref name="The Hindu report" /><ref name="Yahoo groups" /> The next move was to Canada for further specialisation in general medicine to get his MD. He was also made a [[Fellow of the American College of Surgeons]].<ref name="Hindu Kamakshi" />


Dr. Thayil staterd his career at the [[Indian Railways]] when joined them as a Medical Officer. He served at various Railway hospitals in [[Shoranur]], [[Pothanur]], [[Trichy]] and [[Perambur]], in [[Kerala]] and [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref name="Hindu Kamakshi" /> He was the Chief Medical Officer of the [[Southern Railway (India)|Southern Railway]] at the time of his retirement. Subsequently, he resumed practice the Vijaya Hospital,<ref name="Vijaya">{{cite web | url=http://www.vijayahospital.org | title=Vijaya | accessdate=August 15, 2014}}</ref> Chennai, only to move to the Devaki Hospital<ref name="DEvaki">{{cite web | url=http://www.cmmh.in/ | title=Devaki | accessdate=August 15, 2014}}</ref> later. For a while, he was sidelined by health problems but was practicing at the Kalliappa Hospital<ref name="Kalliappa">{{cite web | url=http://www.medindia.net/patients/hospital_search/chennai-kalliappa-hospital-chennai-tamil-nadu-143-1.htm | title=Kalliappa | accessdate=August 15, 2014}}</ref> at the time of his death.<ref name="Daiji World" /><ref name="The Hindu report" /><ref name="Yahoo groups" />
Cherian started his career at the [[Indian Railways]] when he joined them as a medical officer. He served at various railway hospitals in [[Shoranur]], [[Pothanur]], [[Trichy]] and [[Perambur]], in [[Kerala]] and [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref name="Hindu Kamakshi" /> He was the chief medical officer of the [[Southern Railway (India)|Southern Railway]] at the time of his retirement. Subsequently, he resumed practice the Vijaya Hospital.<ref name="Vijaya">{{cite web | url=http://www.vijayahospital.org | title=Vijaya | access-date=15 August 2014}}</ref> Chennai, only to move to the Devaki Hospital<ref name="DEvaki">{{cite web | url=http://www.cmmh.in/ | title=Devaki | access-date=15 August 2014}}</ref> For a while, he was sidelined by health problems but was practicing at the Kalliappa Hospital<ref name="Kalliappa">{{cite web | url=http://www.medindia.net/patients/hospital_search/chennai-kalliappa-hospital-chennai-tamil-nadu-143-1.htm | title=Kalliappa | access-date=15 August 2014}}</ref> at the time of his death.<ref name="Daiji World" /><ref name="The Hindu report" /><ref name="Yahoo groups" />


Dr. Thayil, a bachelor throughout his life, died on 6 March 2006, at the age of 85, at Chennai, succumbing to the injuries sustained following a fall from the terrace of his apartment building. He was laid to rest, the next day, at the St George's Cathedral Cemetery, Chennai.<ref name="Daiji World" /><ref name="Yahoo groups" />
Cherian, a bachelor throughout his life, died on 6 March 2006, at the age of 85, at Chennai, succumbing to the injuries sustained following a fall from the terrace of his apartment building. He was laid to rest, the next day, at the [[St. George's Cathedral, Chennai|St. George's Cathedral Cemetery]], Chennai.<ref name="Daiji World" /><ref name="Yahoo groups" />


==Death and the surrounding mystery==
==Death and the surrounding mystery==
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Official reports mention that the death of Cherian was due to head injuries suffered in a fall, death happening on the spot. The death occurred at the parking lot of his apartment complex at Abhiramapuram, in Chennai and his body was found on top of a parked car. Police investigations revealed that Cherian went up to the terrace of the building from where the fall occurred. However, the reason for the suicide is still unknown as it is reported that the doctor had no known enemies and had gone through the daily routine, on the day of his death, with no apparent deviations. No one's presence was also reported at the terrace and the police closed the matter as a case of suicide.<ref name="Daiji World" /><ref name="The Hindu report" /><ref name="Yahoo groups">{{cite web | url=https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/gulf-goans/conversations/topics/8376 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20140814135329/https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/gulf-goans/conversations/topics/8376 | url-status=dead | archive-date=14 August 2014 | title=Yahoo groups News | publisher=Yahoo | date=11 March 2006 | access-date=14 August 2014}}</ref>
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Official reports mention that the death of Dr. Thayil was due to head injuries suffered in a fall, death happening on the spot. The death occurred at the parking lot of his apartment complex at Abhiramapuram, in Chennai and his body was found on a car parked in the lot. Police investigations revealed that Dr. Thayil went up to the terrace of the building from where the fall occurred. However, the reason for the suicide is still unknown as it is reported that the doctor had no known enemies and had gone through the daily routine, on the day of his death, with no apparent deviations. No one's presence was also reported at the terrace, making the Police to close the matter as a case of suicide.<ref name="Daiji World" /><ref name="The Hindu report" /><ref name="Yahoo groups">{{cite web | url=https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/gulf-goans/conversations/topics/8376 | title=Yahoo groups News | publisher=Yahoo | date=March 11, 2006 | accessdate=August 14, 2014}}</ref>


==Legacy==
==Legacy==
It is reported that Dr. Thayil would refuse doctor's fees if he found that the patient came from a poor background. He is remembered by many as one of the old school medical doctors who always maintained a personal relationship with their patients.<ref name="Daiji World" /><ref name="The Hindu report" /><ref name="Yahoo groups" />
It is reported that Cherian would refuse doctor's fees if he found that the patient came from a poor background. He is remembered by many as one of the old school medical doctors who always maintained a personal relationship with their patients.<ref name="Daiji World" /><ref name="The Hindu report" /><ref name="Yahoo groups" />


==Awards and recognitions==
==Awards and recognitions==
* [[Padma Bhushan]] - [[Government of India]] - 1992<ref name="Padma announcement" />
* [[Padma Bhushan]] - [[Government of India]] - 1992<ref name="Padma announcement" />
* [[Padma Shri]] - [[Government of India]] - 1972<ref name="Wiki Padma Shri">{{cite web | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padma_Shri_Awards_(1970%E2%80%9379) | title=Wiki Padma Shri | accessdate=August 14, 2014}}</ref><ref name="Padma Shri Award List">{{cite book | url=http://www.docstoc.com/docs/89867088/Year-wise-list-of-Padama-awards-recipients---1954-to-2011---Naresh-Kadyan | title=Year wise list of Padama awards recipients - 1954 to 2011 | publisher=DocStoc | author=Naresh Kadyan | year=2011 | pages=48 of 166}}</ref>
* [[Padma Shri]] - [[Government of India]] - 1972<ref name="Padma Shri Award List">{{cite book | url=http://www.docstoc.com/docs/89867088/Year-wise-list-of-Padama-awards-recipients---1954-to-2011---Naresh-Kadyan | title=Year wise list of Padama awards recipients - 1954 to 2011 | publisher=DocStoc | author=Naresh Kadyan | year=2011 | pages=48 of 166}}</ref>
* [[Fellow of the American College of Surgeons]]
* [[Fellow of the American College of Surgeons]]


Other than the above honors, he was also given an emerald studded ring by [[Sathya Sai Baba]].<ref name="Hindu Kamakshi" />
Other than the above honours, he was also given an emerald-studded ring by [[Sathya Sai Baba]].<ref name="Hindu Kamakshi" />


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==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [[Padma Shri]] Award Directory (up to 2007)<ref name="Padma Shri List">{{cite web | url=http://drbhagwandas.com/pdf/PadmaAwards1954-2007.pdf | title=Padma Shri List | publisher=Drbhagwandas.com | date=30 Ma7 2007 | accessdate=August 14, 2014}}</ref>
* [[Padma Shri]] Award Directory (up to 2007)<ref name="Padma Shri List">{{cite web | url=http://drbhagwandas.com/pdf/PadmaAwards1954-2007.pdf | title=Padma Shri List | publisher=Drbhagwandas.com | date=30 May 2007 | access-date=14 August 2014}}</ref>
* {{cite book | url=http://www.amazon.com/Development-Digression-Diary-India-Information/dp/8170223059 | title=Development Digression Diary Of India : 3d Companion Volume To Information India 1991-92 | publisher=Concept Publishing Company | author=S. P. Agarwal | date=1 January 1993 | pages=45 of 296 pages | isbn=9788170223054}}
* {{cite book | title=Development Digression Diary Of India : 3d Companion Volume To Information India 1991-92 | publisher=Concept Publishing Company | author=S. P. Agarwal | date=1 January 1993 | pages=45 of 296 pages | isbn=9788170223054}}


{{Padma Shri Award Recipients in Medicine}}
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==References==
{{PadmaBhushanAwardRecipients 1990–99}}
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{{Padma Award winners of Kerala}}


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| PLACE OF BIRTH = Kerala, India
| DATE OF DEATH = 6 March 2006
| PLACE OF DEATH = Chennai
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Latest revision as of 16:22, 24 November 2024

T. J. Cherian
Born(1920-08-29)August 29, 1920
Kottarakkara, Kerala, India
DiedMarch 6, 2006(2006-03-06) (aged 85)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Resting placeSt. George's Cathedral, Chennai
OccupationCardiothoracic surgeon
AwardsPadma Bhushan
Padma Shri
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
In this Indian name, the name Thayil John is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Cherian.

Thayil John Cherian, popularly known as TJC, was a Malayali cardio-thoracic surgeon, from Kerala, India, known for his social commitment and compassionate approach. The government of India honoured him twice, first by awarding him the Padma Shri, in 1972 and, later in 1992, with the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award, for his services to the field of Medicine.[1]

Life sketch

[edit]

You wouldn't be able to afford my fees, Dr. Thayil used to jokingly tell the patients, if they pressed him to accept fees.[2]

T. J. Cherian was born on 2 August 1920, in the Thayil family,[3] an ancient family with roots all over the State, to John and Elizabeth,[4] in the southern Kerala town of Kottarakkara, in India, as the eldest of the two sons and two daughters.[5] He completed his schooling at the Madras Christian College School, Chennai and did his college studies at the Madras Christian College. Choosing medical career, he joined the Madras Medical College, in 1959, to secure his MBBS and specialised in cardio-vascular surgery in 1963 after which he went to New South wales, Australia to complete his residency where he registered as a medical practitioner.[2][5][6] The next move was to Canada for further specialisation in general medicine to get his MD. He was also made a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.[4]

Cherian started his career at the Indian Railways when he joined them as a medical officer. He served at various railway hospitals in Shoranur, Pothanur, Trichy and Perambur, in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.[4] He was the chief medical officer of the Southern Railway at the time of his retirement. Subsequently, he resumed practice the Vijaya Hospital.[7] Chennai, only to move to the Devaki Hospital[8] For a while, he was sidelined by health problems but was practicing at the Kalliappa Hospital[9] at the time of his death.[2][5][6]

Cherian, a bachelor throughout his life, died on 6 March 2006, at the age of 85, at Chennai, succumbing to the injuries sustained following a fall from the terrace of his apartment building. He was laid to rest, the next day, at the St. George's Cathedral Cemetery, Chennai.[2][6]

Death and the surrounding mystery

[edit]

Official reports mention that the death of Cherian was due to head injuries suffered in a fall, death happening on the spot. The death occurred at the parking lot of his apartment complex at Abhiramapuram, in Chennai and his body was found on top of a parked car. Police investigations revealed that Cherian went up to the terrace of the building from where the fall occurred. However, the reason for the suicide is still unknown as it is reported that the doctor had no known enemies and had gone through the daily routine, on the day of his death, with no apparent deviations. No one's presence was also reported at the terrace and the police closed the matter as a case of suicide.[2][5][6]

Legacy

[edit]

It is reported that Cherian would refuse doctor's fees if he found that the patient came from a poor background. He is remembered by many as one of the old school medical doctors who always maintained a personal relationship with their patients.[2][5][6]

Awards and recognitions

[edit]

Other than the above honours, he was also given an emerald-studded ring by Sathya Sai Baba.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Padma announcement". Retrieved 13 August 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Daiji World". Daijiworld.com. 11 March 2006. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
  3. ^ "Thayyil". Ancestry.com. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
  4. ^ a b c d "Hindu Kamakshi". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 August 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  5. ^ a b c d e "The Hindu report". The Hindu. 7 March 2006. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
  6. ^ a b c d e "Yahoo groups News". Yahoo. 11 March 2006. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
  7. ^ "Vijaya". Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  8. ^ "Devaki". Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  9. ^ "Kalliappa". Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  10. ^ Naresh Kadyan (2011). Year wise list of Padama awards recipients - 1954 to 2011. DocStoc. pp. 48 of 166.
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  • Padma Shri Award Directory (up to 2007)[1]
  • S. P. Agarwal (1 January 1993). Development Digression Diary Of India : 3d Companion Volume To Information India 1991-92. Concept Publishing Company. pp. 45 of 296 pages. ISBN 9788170223054.
  1. ^ "Padma Shri List" (PDF). Drbhagwandas.com. 30 May 2007. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
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