Murugappa channaveerappa modi biography books

Indian surgeon

Dr. Murigeppa Channaveerappa Modi often referred by his initials, M. C. Modi (4 October 1916 – 11 November 2005) was an Indian ophthalmologist and eye surgeon.^[1]

Qualifications

Modi was an Eye surgeon who performed a record half-a-million (more than five-lakh) eye surgeries.

He travelled to remote villages and towns of India to hold mass eye camps. He was known for his dexterity as a surgeon and diagnostic acumen.He Studied DAM from Kankanwadi Ayurvedic College Belagavi, Karnataka.^[2]

Early life and education

He was born in Bilagi in Bagalkot district, But his early education was in Jamakhandi at P B Highschool Jamakhandi.He is an alumnus of KLE's Shri B M Kankanawadi Ayurved Mahavidyalaya Belgaum formerly which was taken by KLE Society in 1993 ."Born of humble parentage – a Kannadiga from Bijapur district – Modi threw away a lucrative career in private practice after attending Gandhiji's h