Associated News Bureau

GMC Srinagar Mourns Demise of Eminent Cardiovascular Surgeon Prof. Mohammad Akbar Bhat

SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 11: Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar has expressed profound grief over the demise of Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Akbar Bhat of the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, who passed away at 8:26 am on Wednesday following a prolonged illness. Describing his demise as an irreparable loss to the medical fraternity and the institution, GMC Srinagar paid rich tributes to his outstanding contributions to the field of medicine. Prof. Bhat was a distinguished surgeon, dedicated teacher and respected academician who made significant contributions to patient care, medical education and the advancement of cardiovascular surgery in the region. His professional dedication, compassionate approach towards patients and longstanding association with GMC Srinagar earned him immense respect among colleagues, students and the medical community. In a condolence message, Principal/Dean GMC Srinagar Prof. (Dr.) Iffat Hassan, Administrator (AAH) Massarat Hashim, Heads of Departments, Medical Superintendent Super Speciality Hospital Dr. Rubeena Shaheen, Medical Superintendent SMHS Hospital Dr. Andleeb Bashir, faculty members, administrative staff, students and other employees expressed deep sorrow over his demise. They prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, wishing them strength, courage and patience to withstand this irreparable loss. ANB