Mangaluru: Famous surgeon Dr Devadas Hegde passed way on Tuesday, September 20, at his residence at Kodialbail in the city. He was 70.

Dr Hegde was a retired professor of Kasturba Medical College Hospital. He was the first Dean of AJ Medical College. He had also served KS Hegde Medical Academy as the Chief Surgeon.

He had also actively involved himself in Lions Club activities.

He is survived by wife, two sons and a daughter.