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Backbones of society

After an enriching travel experience, Naidu concludes that India is the best place to be in, says Mubin Sultan

ALL SMILES Naidu is always there to support Madhavi's point PHOTO: RAJU. V

It was a rare occasion for the renowned orthopaedic surgeon in the city, Mundluru Jeevarathnam Naidu of MVS Accident Hospital at Suryaraopet. The glitter in his eyes clearly spoke about the joy of being with his better half, Madhavi who constantly flashed a warm smile. His relaxed physical disposure was misleading, as his mind is always involved in a rapid exercise of planning the next day's schedule in his clinic. "It is unusual to see him packing up so early. He has a hectic schedule. The only consolation is that when he is busy examining patients downstairs, we are there for him on the first floor," says she sipping the creamy fruit punch.

Son of the soil

Native of a village near Chandragiri in Chittoor district, Naidu is a product of SV University and AIIMS, New Delhi. A mere mention of his native soil is enough to send this doctor down the memory lane. Following his father's footsteps, he took to agriculture for a year before venturing into the field of medicine.

The only doctor in his family consisting of three brothers and three sisters, Naidu can vividly recall the joyous moments when he first learnt about his admission into a medical college. "It is all because of my parents' hard work that I am a happy man today," says he talking about his mother Subbamma's unfailing spirit. At 80, she is going strong and actively involves herself in domestic affairs. In a gesture showing gratitude, the doctor has named the hospital after his parents.

"His friends settled in different places across the world tell me how he zealously motivated them to pursue a career in medicine," says Madhavi savouring sweet corn soup along with spring rolls and crispy fried baby corn. Memories of going to school with friends, stopping over at the magnificent Chandragiri fort built centuries ago by the Vijayanagara rulers, are still fresh in his mind. "He is very proud of his village. We visit the place every Sankranthi," chips in Madhavi narrating how the village folk flock him for medical help. This has inspired Naidu to organise medical camps in various villages at regular intervals. The day begins with a few stretching exercises at the Vijayawada Club that concurrently enables him to indulge in a healthy chat with friends. What follows is a mad race against time, performing surgeries and taking up as many cases as time would allow.

Perfectionist

He is a hope for the many people who come from far and wide with bone disorders. Naidu takes extra caution while dealing with trauma cases. "These are the only cases where we can hope for a cent percent result and try our best to bring back the original shape of bones," he says relishing the lip-smacking blend of chicken biryani, murg lababdar and methi chaman.

A perfectionist that he is, the doctor uncompromisingly incorporates the latest developments in the profession in his clinic to ensure best treatment to the patients. The latest therapy that brought him wide appreciation is ozonucleolysis, the second of its kind in the country. "No matter how challenging, he is extremely focused on the cases that he takes up and doesn't give up unless he achieves the target," says his wife throwing a glance of appreciation at him.

Naidu asserts that the medical care offered by private hospitals are on par with those in western countries and hopes that a national insurance system is evolved to enhance health standards in the country.

Madhavi is a lawyer but is a great help to Naidu in managing administrative affairs of the hospital. She is also an active kitty member. Their sons, Ravi Teja and Vamsi Krishna are Harry Potter fans and are currently busy trying their hand at music. "We want to be doctors like our father," they pronounce in unison. Movies are the only source of relaxation and the last flick the family saw together is `Gajini.' The family has traveled across Europe and America. Naidu stayed in Germany and America for some time as part of an education programme.

Madhavi likes Switzerland for its breath-taking beauty while the doctor asserts that there could be no better place on the surface of this earth than India. His patriotic zest surfaces whenever he praises India for its enriching features.

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