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50 years of compassion: Dr Sudarshan Ballal reminisces

In Conversation with South First, Dr Sudarshan Ballal speaks about the challenges of a doctor, how much money matters, cases that touched his heart and what India's healthcare sector needs.

Published Sep 12, 2026 | 4:04 PMUpdated Sep 12, 2026 | 4:04 PM

From performing Karnataka’s very first Cadaver kidney transplant to setting up free transplant camps with a spirit of service, Dr H Sudarshan Ballal’s 50 years as one of India’s foremost Nephrologist has been an inspiring journey of healthcare with compassion. In Conversation with South First, Dr Sudarshan Ballal speaks about the challenges of a doctor, how much money matters, cases that touched his heart and what India’s healthcare sector needs.

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