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Prof. B. M. Hegde


Dr. B M Hegde, MD, FRCP (Lond, Edin, Glasg, & Dublin), FACC, FAMS*, A born teacher, Prof. B. M. Hegde started teaching in a medical school almost from his 23rd year and still does that when he gets a break. He has a brilliant scholastic record. Starting as a tutor he rose to be the Vice Chancellor of Manipal University. He trained in some of the best institutions in India, the UK, and the USA under great legendary teachers whose flair must have rubbed on him too. He was one of the rare Indians appointed a regular Visiting Prof of Cardiology at The Middlesex Hospital Medical School, University of London way back in 1982. He was also the first Indian teacher to be invited to examine at the Royal College’s final examinations since 1988 both in the UK and laterally in Ireland.


He has been a revolutionary researcher of the refutative variety (lateral thinker) published in the UK, USA, Germany, Kuwait, China, in addition to India. His public lectures and scientific talks are a craze with the audiences both scientific and lay. His 35 books are mostly out of print. His lay articles, running into thousands, both in English and Kannada, have become household names.


One of India’s highest civilian awards, Padma Bhushan, was awarded to him in 2010. Dr. B C Roy National Award in the category of Eminent Medical teacher, the highest medical award in India, Dr. J C Bose award for research in life sciences, Distinguished Physician of India award, and Karnataka Rajyothsava award are but a few awards that adorn his mantelpiece.


His research organization, World Academy of Authentic Healing Sciences with its journal, The Journal of the Science of Healing outcomes (www.thejsho.com), started with the blessings of world renowned scientist, Late Professor Rustum Roy, has been in existence now for twelve years. This scientifically authenticates simple common healing methods for the common good. The editorial board has some of the great scientific names of the world including Nobel Laureates.


Professor Hegde is also the Co-Chairman of the TAG-VHS Diabetes Research Centre, Chennai and the Chairman of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mangalore.


Professor Hegde feels that inexpensive bed side medicine practised by a compassionate doctor is the future of the healing sciences. Late Nani Palkhiwala, a great Indian jurist used to call him “a cardiologist with a heart”. He is currently an Advisory Board Member at Siddha-Vetha.


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