Dr D Nageshwar Reddy becomes first Indian to win Rudolf Schindler Award

Padma Bhushan awardee and Chairman of AIG Hospitals has won the highest honour from The American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)- the Rudolf V. Schindler Award, making him the first-ever Indian medical practitioner to get this recognition from ASGE for his work in the field of endoscopy.

While presenting the Rudolf V. Schindler Award to Dr. Reddy, ASGE President Dr. Klaus Mergener said “ASGE’s highest honor is given to a member who has accomplishments in endoscopic research, teaching, and/or service to the field of GI Endoscopy that exemplifies the standards and traditions of Dr. Schindler.”

“Dr. Reddy is one of the first to promote endoscopy in India and has led the charge of educating numerous endoscopists all over the world,” added Dr. Mergener.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. D Nageshwar Reddy said, “This award is a testament to all the endoscopists worldwide even from the developing nations that hard work and dedication are recognized by Society irrespective of where they work. With this honour, I rededicate myself to the education and promotion of quality endoscopy.”

His main area of research interest has been in G.I. Endoscopy particularly in Therapeutic Pancreatio Biliary Endoscopy and Innovations in Transgastric Endoscopic Surgery. Till now, he has shared his deep knowledge by publishing over 670 papers in National and International Peer review journals, contributed chapters in 20 International Textbooks of Gastroenterology, and has edited 8 G.I. Endoscopy Text Books.

Dr. Reddy’s previously received recognitions include B C Roy Award, Master Endoscopist Award from ASGE, ASGE International Leadership Award in 2011 and Fellow of American College of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Grand Master.