North Bengal Surgeon Receives Prestigious FRCS Honor

Dr. Neela Bhattacharya, a surgeon from North Bengal, has achieved a significant honor.

She is the first woman from the region to receive the FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons in Glasgow.

This is a special recognition for her skills and work.

Dr. Bhattacharya directs the Smile Train program.

She has performed over 5,000 free surgeries on children with cleft lips and palates.

These surgeries have helped children from several regions including Bihar, Assam, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.

Her work has also been recognized by the Indian government and the United Nations for her contributions.

She is involved in government healthcare programs too.