Pune: A Book On late Dr Ketan Khurjekar Launched At Sancheti Hospital

Pune, 5th April 2022: A book written by Abhay Inamdar, on the life of late Dr Ketan Khurjekar, is published today at Sancheti hospital. While speaking on the occasion of book launch member of parliament Shrinivas Patil, said, a surgeon is a creator while he is performing the duties.

The book written in Marathi is titled ‘Kanakanane’. The book is inspired by the respect for the medical profession. The book is published by Continental publication. Shrinivas Patil, said, “Ketan Khurjekar was a different doctor. Patients used to feel better even by just seeing the doctor. He was both skillful and humble.”

While speaking about the late Dr Khurjekar, Dr K H Sancheti, said, “Ketan Khurjekar was a very cultured human being. The book explains different incidents that unfolded in his life. All these are going to inspire many young and future medical professionals. This is going to be an informative guide for not only future medical professionals but also present day medical practitioners. We can even include it in the syllabus.”

Dr Parag Sancheti said, “Dr Khurjekar was always full of confidence and dedicated to his work. Even the most challenging surgery he used to perform with ease. He always used to insist that no patient should go without treatment for any reason. At many times, he used to go even beyond his medical duties to help patients.”

Director of Continental publication, Amruta Kulkarni, said, “The discussion about such a book had started around six to seven years ago, when Inamdar and Khurjekar used to have long discussions about the book at Continental’s office. The deep respect for the medical profession is the inspiration for such a book.”