The medical fraternity in Pune and Mumbai expressed shock over the sudden demise of 45-year-old spine surgeon, Dr Ketan Khurjekar, in a road accident on Sunday night.
Dr KH Sancheti, founder, Sancheti Hospital, rehabilitation and orthopaedic centre, said that Dr Khurjekar was known for treating his patients with a lot of kindness.
“Ketan started his career with us. He was like a son to me and was very humble and down to earth,” added Dr Sancheti.
The young doctor’s body will be brought to the hospital on Tuesday for a tribute from the staff, he said.
Dr Sameer Dalvie, spine surgeon with Hinduja Hospital’s (Mumbai), said that Dr Khurjekar was invited as a senior faculty for a two-day conference of Association of Spine Surgeons. His lectures were well attended and for his return to Pune, he had hired a taxi from a cab aggregator. Dr Dalvie saw him off as he boarded the cab. “He was a great human being and a thorough professional. It is a great loss to the society,” he said.
Dr Neeraj Adkar, a senior orthopaedic surgeon and chief of Saishree Hospital, was devastated with the news of the young surgeon’s death. “It was his birthday today (Monday). I am shocked and speechless. He did not deserve this,” he said.
{{/usCountry}}Dr Neeraj Adkar, a senior orthopaedic surgeon and chief of Saishree Hospital, was devastated with the news of the young surgeon’s death. “It was his birthday today (Monday). I am shocked and speechless. He did not deserve this,” he said.
{{/usCountry}}Dr Nitin Bhagli, past president of Pune Orthopaedic Society, described Dr Khurjekar as “a shining spine surgeon” who was highly skilled and ethical in his conduct.