Dr. Ramadas Pisharody was a distinguished medical professional, academic, and visionary leader in Keralaโs healthcare sector. He served as the Principal of Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram from 2008 to 2015, during which he played a pivotal role in shaping the institutionโs infrastructure and academic excellence.
After completing his MBBS from Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, he pursued higher studies at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, where he earned his MD and DM degrees in Nephrology. He also obtained a Masterโs degree in Design, Measurement, and Evaluation from McMaster University, Canada, reflecting his deep interest in academic quality and medical education methodologies.
Dr. Pisharody served as Head of the Department of Nephrology in Government Medical Colleges at Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, and Kozhikode, and was also the Director of CERTC (Comprehensive Epilepsy and Rehabilitation Training Centre) at Thiruvananthapuram.
He was an elected Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, both in England and Glasgow, and was honoured with the Kerala Governmentโs award for the Best Doctor in the state, recognizing his clinical excellence and public service.
Among his notable contributions, he was the driving force behind the establishment of the modern Super Specialty Block at Medical College Hospital (MCH), Thiruvananthapuram, and played a crucial role in the implementation of the State Governmentโs deceased donor organ donation programme, โMrithasanjeevaniโ, which continues to save countless lives.
Dr. Ramadas Pisharody passed away on 29th March 2017 at the age of 62.
Personal Details:
- Father: Chowwara Pisharath Krishnan Kutty Pisharody
- Mother: Mulangunnathu Kavu Padinjaroot Pisharath Kamakshi Pisharasiar
- Wife: Dr. Jayasree Ramadas
- Daughters: Vinitha Pravin & Sangeetha Arjun
