Dr. Pratap Kumar Jesthi was born on 10th September 1942 in Mansinghpatna in Cuttack District.He did his MBBS from SCB Medical College Cuttack in 1966 and went for higher studies in England in the year 1971. After completing his MRCP in 1979 he returned back to India and joined SAIL, RSP in Ispat General Hospital as a physician in May 1980. During his tenure till he resigned from his job in 1992, he was one of the most active physicians who endeared himself to his patients and their relations by hard work, sincerity and devotion to patients. According to
Dr. Sanjoy Satpathy, one of his physician colleagues Dr. Jesthi was one of the few oncologists who rigorously and devoutly used chemotherapy as a part of cancer management during his tenure in IGH in this part of India.During his tenure in IGH and also in practice later, he was quite popular with his patients.
His sauve demanure and proper articulation always infused patients with hope.
After a brief illness of 3-4 months he passed away on 6th October 2013 in IGH leaving behind his wife Gitarani, daughter Sonali and sons Sunil and Sudhansu. All his three children are married and both sons work in the UK while his daughter and her family stay in the US.
The untimely demise of Dr. Jesthi has been very heart-breaking to his family and the extended family.
Members of IMA, Rourkela and Rourkela City branches have already condoled the demise of Dr. PK Jesthi.
May God rest his soul in peace and give enough courage to his family members to bear the great loss.
Hi Geetha,Bubun,Sonali and Tukun,I got Bubun's letter today.Sorry to hear my dear friend and brother passed away recently.PK was a great guy, always there to help when I needed one.I prayed for him at the temple today.Geetha stay strong, you have beautiful children and your ANNA will always be there for you and your kids.I cannot forget the days in England when you cooked delicious meals for me.Please call me on my cell.7184152260.Prema and I would love to talk to you. We pray for your comfort and peace of mind .Lots of love and regards, prema and seshadri
ReplyDeleteYes, one feel sad and bad when one of your colleague who worked with you is no more.Dr.Jesthi had so much confidence in me that he sent his son Dr.Sunil to get clinical training from me which helped him later to get in to a job in England.May the soul of Dr.P.K.Jesthi RIP.
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