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Doctor's Death Ends Generational Clinic Legacy
14 May
Summary
- A revered family physician in Chittur passed away at 76.
- He continued a clinic founded by his grandfather in 1923.
- The doctor was also a gifted singer-composer of devotional songs.
Chittur mourns the loss of Dr. C.S. Venkitaramanan, 76, who passed away on Thursday following a cerebral bleed. Dr. Ramanu, as he was affectionately known, dedicated several decades to serving the community from a clinic he inherited. This medical practice, originally founded by his grandfather Ramaswamy in 1923 at Chittur's Thekkegramam, was renamed Chaithanya Clinic by Dr. Ramanu in 2000.
His commitment extended beyond his medical career. Dr. Ramanu was also recognized for his musical talents as a singer-composer, creating devotional songs dedicated to Krishna. After completing his MBBS in Manipal, he contributed his skills to the Oman Ministry of Health from 1978 to 1991 before returning to his home state of Kerala.
The funeral service for Dr. Venkitaramanan is scheduled to take place in Chittur on Friday at 1 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Girija, and their two sons, Arun and Arvind, who have also pursued careers in medicine.
