Dr AL Dubey, professor and head of TB and Chest Department, Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, died of kidney failure on Monday morning.
For the last two years he was suffering from kidney complications and was on dialysis.
The medical college was closed for the day after a condolence meeting was held to mourn the death of Dr Dubey. Dr PC Saxena, principal, MLN Medical College, expressed shock over his death and said he was not only a dedicated teacher but also a good clinician. For the last some time he was not keeping well due to kidney problem, he said.
Several medical college teachers said that despite his chronic illness, Dr Dubey often used to take classes and made his best efforts to keep all his teaching records updated. He was also a good doctor, they said.