Archive · 21 Aug 2025
85-Year-Old Surgeon Still Actively Practices Medicine
Dr. SM Bose, a doctor who is 85 years old, still works hard.
He helps patients online and in person, sometimes traveling to see them.
He used to be the head of surgery at a hospital and knows a lot about breast cancer.
Even after retiring, he kept working because he loves his job.
He gives talks, goes to meetings, and writes about his work.
Dr. Bose is known for helping patients and has been recognized for his skills.
He believes that staying active and interested keeps you young, and he continues to perform surgeries, like he did on a patient with a tumor who is now healthy 10 years later.
Dr. SM Bose, 85, continues working with online and in-person consultations and surgeries.
He is a former HOD of surgery at PGI, Chandigarh, specializing in breast cancer and conservation surgery.
Dr. Bose retired from PGI at 62 and has remained active in his field since.
He is involved in patient consultations, lectures, conferences, and writing research papers.
Dr. Bose pioneered breast conservation surgery, laparoscopic, and staple surgery.
- Who
- Dr. SM Bose, former HOD of surgery at PGI, Chandigarh.
- What
- Dr. SM Bose, a breast cancer surgeon, continues his medical practice.
- When
- He continues to work at 85 years old.
- Where
- He consults patients in Chandigarh, Gurugram, and online.
- Why
- His passion for work, eagerness to learn and innovate motivates him to continue.
- Name
- Dr. SM Bose
- Age
- 85
- Specialty
- Breast cancer and conservation surgery
- Former Position
- HOD of surgery, PGI, Chandigarh
- Awards
- Dr. BC Roy National Award (twice)
- Retirement Age
- 62