Quick Info
| Profession | Neurosurgeon and academic |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Odisha, India |
| Date of Death | 02/11/2026 |
Latest News about Ashok Kumar Mahapatra
02/11/2026
Padma Shri neurosurgeon and former founding Director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Professor Dr. Ashok Kumar Mahapatra, died at AIIMS New Delhi at the age of 74 while undergoing treatment there. He had been admitted to AIIMS New Delhi since 2 October 2026 after initially being treated at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar for a severe headache. Odisha's Chief Minister and Governor, among others, publicly mourned his death.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Indian neurosurgeon and academic known for contributions to neurosurgery, medical education and healthcare administration. He was a Padma Shri awardee and died at AIIMS New Delhi while under treatment there. |
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| Current Role | Principal Advisor (Health Sciences) at Siksha 'O' Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar |
Career
| Academic Leadership | Founding Director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, which he helped establish; he returned to Odisha in 2012 to take charge as its director |
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| Earlier Service | Served at AIIMS New Delhi for a long period and headed its Department of Neurosurgery |
| Notable Surgery | Led the 2017 surgery to separate the conjoined twins Jaga and Balia, who were joined at the head |
| Research | Has contributed over 100 scientific articles |
| Awards and Recognition |
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| Other Leadership | Served as Director of Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, and as Vice-Chancellor of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Came from a humble background before becoming one of India's most respected neurosurgeons | |
| 2. Was receiving treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar for a severe headache before being moved to AIIMS New Delhi on 2 October 2026 |
