Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it

With the present day advances in the investigatory modalities like U S scan, C T scan, M R I, etc, and with the advances in biomedical engineering, we tend to forget how surgeons used to operate in adverse circumstances, adapting to the meager existing facilities then. This prompted me to share my experience today, citing the available facilities then.

About Dr. C.G. Narasimhan

The Man Behind the Scalpel – In Service Since 1970

Dr. C.G. Narasimhan began his journey in medicine with an MBBS and MS from MMC Mysore. Since 1970, he has served as one of the most respected general and laparoscopic surgeons in Karnataka, leading Kamakshi Hospital in Mysuru with integrity and excellence.

He introduced GI endoscopy to Mysore in 1985, pioneered laparoscopic surgeries at the age of 57, and contributed significantly to both surgical education and community care. A man of few words and sharp precision — he blended tradition with modernity in his practice.

“When surgery met humility, CGN was born.”

Years Experience

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Dr. C.G. Narasimhan – A Legacy of Surgical Brilliance

Senior Surgeon, Kamakshi Hospital, Mysuru | Over 50 Years of Service

Began practice in 1970; pioneered private surgical practice in Mysore.

First to introduce GI endoscopy (1985) and laparoscopic surgery at age 57 in Mysore.

Long-standing affiliations: MMC Alumni, ASI Chairman, Ganabharathi Sabha President.

Honored by Governor of Karnataka, RGUSH, JSS Swamiji, and many others.

Milestones of Dr. CGN – A Journey Through Excellence

🏥 1970: Started surgical practice in Mysore
🥼 1985: First GI endoscopy performed at Kamakshi Hospital
🎖️ 1994: Chairman, ASI Annual Conference – Mysuru
📜 2008: Delivered prestigious H.S. Bhat Oration
🏵️ Felicitated by the Governor of Karnataka, JSS Swamiji, and RGUHS
🎼 2011–Present: President, Ganabharathi Music Sabha, Mysuru

Why Choose Us

Rare & Complex Cases – Dr. CGN’s Clinical Contributions

Inguinal and Umbilical Hernias in Children

Pancreaticojejunostomy in 11-year-old (1973)

Pleomorphic Adenoma, Retroperitoneal Lipomas

Diabetic foot, Fournier’s Gangrene, Rectal Prolapse

Pediatric foreign body retrieval (Safety Pin Case)

Early Struggles, Unbreakable Spirit

From Adversity to Achievement – The Making of a Surgeon

Dr. CGN’s path to medicine was anything but easy. At just 18, he lost his father and found himself battling financial hardship during his MBBS at Mysore Medical College. Belonging to a community not eligible for government scholarships, he relied on limited aid and the kindness of a professor who granted him fee-free studentship.
He swam against the current for five and a half years — not just to graduate, but to excel.
After completing his MBBS in 1963, he served at Victoria Hospital and later Neyveli Lignite Corporation in Tamil Nadu, managing over 100 patients a day with calm confidence.

Hobbies & Humanity

A Life Rich in Music, Nature & Reflection

Behind the surgeon was an artist. Dr. CGN is an avid photographer, nature lover, Kannada literature enthusiast, and passionate vocalist. His lens captured birds at Triveni Sangam, and his voice echoed in music sabhas across Mysore.

He curated the 2003 “Scalpel & Lens” photo exhibition, blending surgical beauty with the art of observation.