Dr. B. Somaraju

For Dr. B. Somaraju, cardiology is more than a medical specialty it is a lifelong study of the human heart in its most literal and metaphorical forms. A visionary physician and mentor, his journey has been guided by a singular, powerful conviction: that life-saving cardiac care should be a right for all, not a privilege for the few.

His legacy is etched into the very fabric of Indian healthcare. Alongside Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, he championed an indigenous innovation and demonstrated that high-end technology could be both world-class and affordable. For Dr. Somaraju, science only finds its highest purpose when it serves humanity with dignity.

Beyond the thousands of lives saved and the institutions built, his true work lies in the quiet moments of empathy restoring hope, listening to fears, and honoring the fragile miracle of every heartbeat.