Dr K M Cherian, who performed India’s first bypass surgery, dies in Bengaluru

Dr K M Cherian, a pioneer heart surgeon who performed the country’s first coronary artery bypass, passed away on Saturday night in Bengaluru. He was 82.

Speaking to TNIE, his daughter Sandhya Cherian said he collapsed at a wedding in Bengaluru. He was rushed to a hospital but died on the way, she said. His mortal remains were brought to Chennai from Bengaluru on Sunday.

The funeral will be held on February 1 and the body will be laid to rest at the Kilpauk cemetery. His body will be kept at the Frontier Lifeline Hospital on January 31 for public homage, Sandhya said…Readmore