Nandkishore Shamrao Laud MBBS, MS

Prof Nandu Laud, as he is popularly known, set up Laud Clinic in 1970. After graduating as MBBS from Gandhi Medical College in Indore, he moved to Mumbai and joined KEM Hospital in 1963. Having post-graduated from Seth G S Medical college and captaining his cricket team to some famous victories, he was indoctrinated into leadership roles early in his life. His passion for success and victory, with fairness to all, stemmed from this interest in competitive sport. After his postgraduation in Orthopaedics, he joined the LTMGH as a Lecturer and over the years, he rose to head a Unit and the Departmental chief until his retirement in 1994.

During his stint as staff at the LTMGH or Sion hospital as it is better known, Dr Laud always strove to deliver the highest quality of patient care to the most needy section of society. He set up a rigorous training routine for the residents and introduced Morning Class at 7.30 am and expected all members of the department to be present. Apart from discussing the cases, this activity also acted as a forum for discussing the needs and directions for the department. It is not surprising that the department grew in stature and soon became one of the premier academic units in the country. Dr Laud was instrumental in equipping the department with modern equipment and implants of the highest international quality. He organised the first Basic and Advanced Fracture Fixation course of the AO Foundation, of which he subsequently rose to become a Trustee. His international travels and presentations won him many accolades and friends.