- Renowned Ophthalmologist Brigadier Sanjay Kumar Mishra, working at the Research and Referral Hospital of the Indian Army, received the prestigious “Dr AM Gokhale Award” in Pune.
- This prestigious award was presented to Dr. Sanjay Kumar Mishra during the Retina Conclave program held in Pune.
- Dr. AM Gokhale, after whom the award is named, was a renowned ophthalmology teacher.
Brigadier Sanjay Kumar Mishra
- He originally hails from Mau, Uttar Pradesh and completed his education in Prayagraj.
- He received the Bar to Sena Medal (Distinguished) from the President of India just before January 26, 2021.
- Earlier, he was awarded the Sena Medal and Bar to Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM).
- During his tenure at Command Hospital Lucknow, he established the State of the Art Retinal Center in 2018, which serves patients from different states.
- Brigadier Mishra is one of the highest ranking officers in the Indian Armed Forces Medical Services.