The sad news of Dr. V.P.Bhat passing away in Bangalore last Sunday 8th would come as a shock to many a RBIte of yesteryear who is still alive and kicking; Dr. Bhat was an institution in himself in so far as his medical advice and diagnosis of the RBIites was concerned. Conservative in prescribing tablets / medicines, he avoided over medicating his patients. A strict vegetarian and disciplinarian, Dr. Bhat joined the Bank as a BMO in 1956 and retired in 1986. He was a no nonsense person who called a spade a spade irrespective of the status/position that the patient enjoyed in the RBI. So much was he respected that even after going into retirement in 1986, he was reappointed by the Bank in 1988 to be its Chief Medical Officer (CMO) - a position which held till 1992. He had just tuned 87 on 4th July this year. He is survived by his wife Lalita, and two children - a daughter and a son both settled abroad. We pray his noble soul may rest in peace in Heaven.
- Kishore Savkur
We are sorry to hear of the news. Yes, he was a no nonsense person and was not overawed by any high ranking official in RBI. He had done some plain speaking, in a meeting specially convened at his instance, to all senior officers (right up to the Governor) that they should not perform onward/ return journey to/from N.Delhi by air on the same day as this is not good from the health point of view. Doctors who suggest moderation in eating and other life style changes of patients when warranted are themselves not disciplined in their personal lives. Dr. Bhat was an exception as observed by you. His diagnostic skills were good considering that he had not acquired any medical degree beyond his MBBS. It was, therefore, no surprise that he was with the Bank for a record number of years.
- A. Chandramouliswaran
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