शहर के प्रख्यात सर्जन और मूत्र रोग विशेषज्ञ डॉ. अजय प्रकाश का रविवार की शाम हृदयाघात से निधन हो गया। वे बाईपास मार्ग स्थित शांति वेद इंस्टीट्यूट ऑफ मेडिकल साइंसेज के चेयरमैन थे। उनके आकस्मिक निधन से चिकित्सा जगत में शोक की लहर दौड़ गई। डॉ. अजय प्रकाश के निधन की सूचना मिलते ही उनके आवास पर शुभचिंतकों और रिश्तेदारों का का पहुंचना शुरू हो गया है। 
बेहद अनुभवी डा अजय प्रकाश ने 18 घंटे के एक ही सत्र में 72 सिंगल होल सर्जरी करने का विश्व रिकॉर्ड बनाया था,  इस उपलब्धि के लिए उन्हें पूर्व राष्ट्रपति डॉ. ए.पी.जे. अब्दुल कलाम द्वारा सम्मानित भी किया गया था। डा अजय प्रकाश हमेशा हर स्तर पर उत्कृष्ट प्रदर्शन करने वाले रहे। मेडिकल कॉलेज में उन्हें एक दर्जन से अधिक पुरस्कारों से सम्मानित किया गया। हाल ही में आगरा में हुए एसोसिएशन ऑफ सर्जन्स ऑफ आगरा के इंस्टॉलेशन समारोह में डॉ. अजय प्रकाश को लाइफ टाइम अचीवमेंट अवार्ड दिया गया था।

Dr. Ajay Prakash was a well-known urologist based in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Here are the key details about him:

Professional Background:

• Specialization: Urology
• Education:
• Graduated with MBBS from Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra
• Post-graduation with MS in General Surgery from the same institution in 1977
• Experience: Over 47 years in the field of Urology
• Affiliations:
• Associated with Shanti Ved Hospital, Agra
• Founder of Shanti Ved Institute of Medical Sciences in Agra

Medical Expertise:

• Specializes in treatments like:
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Kidney Stones
• Urethral stricture disease
• Urinary Incontinence
• Urinary Tract Infections
• Bladder Cancer
• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
• Ureteral Stones

Achievements:

• Known for his innovative single-hole surgical technique; performed 62 gall bladder removal operations in a 16-hour shift in February 2004, setting a world record.
• Regularly conducts free surgery camps, focusing on making surgery accessible to those in resource-poor communities.

Recognition:

• Awarded the President’s Medal for his contributions to medical science.
• Highly rated by patients with a 98% recommendation rate based on feedback.

Recent News:

• Dr. Ajay Prakash passed away in Agra on February 9, 2025, which was widely noted by the medical community, as reported by Agraleaks.

परिवार के सूत्रों ने बताया कि डॉ. अजय प्रकाश रविवार की दोपहर अपने किसी मित्र के यहां लंच पर गए थे। वहां से लौटने के बाद वह आराम करने के लिए अपने कमरे में चले गए थे। उनकी सोते में ही मृत्यु हो गई। मृत्यु का कारण हार्ट अटैक माना जा रहा है। डॉ. श्वेतांक प्रकाश उनके इकलौते पुत्र हैं और पुत्री डॉ. स्वाति हैं।
डा अजय प्रकाश के पास यूरोलॉजी में 47 वर्षों का अनुभव था और उन्होंने देश के विभिन्न शहरों में एक विशेषज्ञ यूरोलॉजिस्ट के रूप में काम किया था। डॉ. अजय प्रकाश की विशिष्ट रुचियाँ इरेक्टाइल डिसफंक्शन, किडनी स्टोन्स, यूरेथ्रल स्ट्रिकचर रोग, मूत्र असंयम, आवृत्ति, मूत्र पथ संक्रमण, मूत्राशय कैंसर, सौम्य प्रोस्टेटिक हाइपरप्लासिया और यूरेटरल स्टोन्स थीं।
डॉ. अजय प्रकाश ने वर्ष 1977 में शहर के सरोजिनी नायडू मेडिकल कॉलेज से एमबीबीएस के साथ स्नातक और जनरल सर्जरी में एमएस के साथ स्नातकोत्तर किया। उन्होंने यूरोलॉजी विभाग के तहत अनुसंधान कार्यों और विभिन्न कार्यशालाओं में भी भाग लिया और कई पत्र प्रकाशित किए।

उनके पिता स्वर्गीय डा वेदप्रकाश पीपल मंडी में घर के सामने ही क्लीनिक चलाते थे। डा अजय प्रकाश और उनके दो भाई विजय प्रकाश और संजय प्रकाश तीनों ही डॉक्टर बने। पीपल मंडी से निकल कर उन्होंने विजय नगर कालोनी में माता पिता के नाम से शांति वेद हॉस्पिटल की स्थापना की और हाल ही के वर्षों में उन्होंने बाईपास मार्ग पर 160 बिस्तरों वाले शांति वेद आयुर्विज्ञान संस्थान की स्थापना की थी। डॉ वेद प्रकाश की तीनों पुत्रवधुएं डॉ अरुणा प्रकाश, डॉ दिव्या प्रकाश और डॉ मधु प्रकाश प्रतिष्ठित स्त्री रोग विशेषज्ञ बनीं। डॉ वेद प्रकाश के पोते डॉ प्रशांत प्रकाश (प्रोफेसर और विभागाध्यक्ष, पल्मोनरी मेडिसिन एसएनएमसी, आगरा) डॉ श्वेतांक प्रकाश (पूर्व विभागाध्यक्ष सर्जरी एसएनएमसी, आगरा) डॉ शिवांक प्रकाश (कंसल्टेंट ऑर्थोपेडिशियन और स्पोर्ट्स इंजरी स्पेशलिस्ट) के साथ-साथ पोतियों डॉ पूजा प्रकाश (प्रोफेसर और विभागाध्यक्ष, पैथोलॉजी, एसएनएमसी आगरा) डॉ ब्लॉसम प्रकाश (कंसल्टेंट ऑब्सगाइनी और आईवीएफ स्पेशलिस्ट), डॉ स्वाति प्रकाश ( कंसल्टेंट पैथोलॉजिस्ट , शांतिवेद लैबोरेटरीज) ने माता-पिता और दादा-दादी की उपलब्धियों का अनुकरण किया है। 

Dr. Ajay Prakash, a distinguished alumnus and former house surgeon, passed away unexpectedly. He was an exceptional student, topping his batch during medical school, and was known for his humility, respectfulness, and an unwavering eagerness to learn. His dedication was evident throughout his tenure as a house surgeon and during his postgraduate studies. Dr. Prakash faced immense personal tragedy when his wife succumbed to Covid-19 after a prolonged coma, an event that left him deeply heartbroken. May his soul find eternal peace at the Lotus Feet of The Almighty.

Details of search…

Starting with webpage 1, it mentions that Dr. Ajay Prakash was a renowned urologist and surgeon, and he passed away on February 9, 2025, due to a heart attack. He was the chairman of Shanti Ved Institute of Medical Sciences. There’s info about his education from Sarojini Naidu Medical College, his 47 years of experience, and his world record for surgeries. Also, his family details are here, like his children and their professions.

Webpage 2 seems to confirm the death date and cause, adding that he died after lunch at a friend’s place. It mentions his nephew, Dr. Shivang Prakash, and funeral arrangements. Also, his record of 62 surgeries in 16 hours in 2003. Wait, webpage 1 says 72 surgeries in 18 hours, but this one says 62 in 16. Hmm, conflicting info. Need to check other sources for consistency.

Webpage 3 is from HexaHealth, listing his specialties, experience, and that he’s associated with Shanti Ved Hospital. It repeats the 47 years of experience and his MBBS and MS from Sarojini Naidu. Also mentions his high recommendation rate. But this page might not be updated since he’s passed away. The user wants all info, so I should note both his professional details and his recent passing.

Webpage 4 on Sehat lists his achievements like the Buckley Gold Medal and others from 1973. This adds to his educational accolades. Also, his hospital’s address in Old Vijay Nagar Colony.

Webpage 5 from Agraleaks states he was the founder of Shanti Ved Institute, and mentions a record of 85 gallbladder and appendix surgeries in a day, which conflicts with previous numbers. This might be another record or a different event. Also, he received a presidential award here.

Webpage 6 is a Medindia profile, but it’s for a General Medicine doctor, which might be a different Dr. Ajay Prakash. Similarly, webpage 8 on Practo mentions a General Physician with 29 years of experience, which doesn’t align with the urologist’s 47 years. Probably a different person. Need to be careful here—maybe same name, different specialties. The user is asking about the urologist, so maybe these are separate individuals.

Webpage 7 from Shantived’s own site has some generic content but confirms his role as founder and mentions awards in medical college. The rest seems like filler text, not much useful info.

Webpage 9 is another Medindia page, this time correctly listing him as a urologist. So webpages 6 and 9 might have conflicting info because Medindia has two entries. Need to clarify which one is correct. Since most other sources confirm urology, the General Medicine one is likely a different person.

Putting it all together: The main points are his death, professional background, achievements, family, and affiliations. However, discrepancies exist in the number of surgeries he performed—some say 72 in 18 hours, others 62 in 16, and 85 in a day. Need to note these variations. Also, his education and awards are consistent across multiple sources. Family details from webpage 1 and 2 mention his children and their professions. The hospitals he founded are Shanti Ved Hospital and the Institute of Medical Sciences. His specialties include urology with various treatments listed. The conflicting info about his surgical records should be mentioned as different sources report different numbers. The General Medicine profiles are likely a different individual with the same name. His death was recent, so some profiles might not be updated yet. Need to present all verified info, cite sources, and clarify discrepancies where necessary.

Dr. Vimal Nautiyal shares fond memories of Dr. Ajay Prakash, describing him as a “perfect gentleman and a very affectionate junior.” In the early nineties, closed nailing was a common procedure in Agra, where there were up to seven C-Arms, the highest in any city in Uttar Pradesh. Dr. Nautiyal himself purchased the first C-Arm in Uttarakhand in 1995. At that time, there were no loaner instrument sets or nail vendors available. Upon Dr. Nautiyal’s request, Dr. Jaisinghani and Dr. Ajay Prakash arranged for Ajay’s younger brother, Sanjay, to travel from Agra with the necessary instruments and nails. This act of kindness enabled Dr. Nautiyal to perform the first closed nailing in the area, a gesture he says he will never forget.

Dr. Ajay Prakash (Agra) – Comprehensive Profile

1. Professional Background

Specialization: Urology and General Surgery 135.
Education:
MBBS from Sarojini Naidu Medical College (SNMC), Agra.
MS in General Surgery (1977) from the same institution 13.
Experience: Over 47 years in urology, working across multiple cities in India 13.
Affiliations:
Founder and Chairman of Shanti Ved Institute of Medical Sciences, Agra 15.
Associated with Shanti Ved Hospital, Agra (Old Vijay Nagar Colony) 47.

2. Medical Expertise

Dr. Prakash specialized in treating:

Kidney stones, bladder cancer, urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, urethral stricture disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and ureteral stones 134.
Known for innovative single-hole laparoscopic surgery, performing record-breaking procedures:
72 single-hole surgeries in 18 hours (world record) 12.
62 gallbladder removals in 16 hours (2004) 1.
85 gallstone and appendix surgeries in a single day 5.

3. Achievements & Recognition

Awards:
President’s Medal (awarded by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam) for contributions to medical science 15.
Lifetime Achievement Award by the Association of Surgeons of Agra 1.
Academic honors: Buckley Gold Medal, Pfizer’s Gold Medal (top ranks in MBBS exams, 1973) 4.
Community Service: Conducted free surgery camps for underprivileged communities 12.
Patient Feedback: 98% recommendation rate based on patient reviews 3.

4. Personal Life & Family

Demise: Passed away on February 9, 2025, due to cardiac arrest after returning from a lunch outing 125.
Family:
Son: Dr. Shwetank Prakash (surgeon and former HOD of Surgery at SNMC).
Daughter: Dr. Swati Prakash (pathologist at Shantived Laboratories).
Brothers: Dr. Vijay Prakash and Dr. Sanjay Prakash (both doctors).
Nephew: Dr. Shivang Prakash (orthopedic surgeon) 12.

Anecdote.

Dr. Ajay Prakash’s younger brother, at the time a Reader in Medicine, was a fellow of such affable disposition that he could have been the very model of a Wodehouse character. This gentleman, whose name I shall not disclose for the sake of narrative charm, was known for his pleasant nature and was universally liked by all in the academic halls where he imparted his wisdom.

One afternoon, in the sanctity of his outpatient department room, a lady, somewhat beleaguered by the notion of her own weakness, approached him. “Doctor,” she sighed, “I fear I am terribly weak.”

“Nonsense!” exclaimed our protagonist with a twinkle in his eye. “Let us settle this with a bout of arm wrestling, shall we?”

With the ceremonial air one might reserve for a duelling match, they engaged. The lady, perhaps with the strength of a lioness or merely the will to prove a point, triumphed over the good doctor. He, in mock defeat, declared, “See here, madam, you are not weak at all!” and burst into such a chuckle that one might have thought he had just heard the punchline to the best jest ever told.

Though I never had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Ajay Prakash myself, one can only imagine he shared this delightful sense of humor and warmth, much like his brother, making the world a tad brighter with each interaction.

5. Legacy & Institutions

Founded Shanti Ved Hospital (Vijay Nagar Colony) and expanded it into the 160-bed Shanti Ved Institute of Medical Sciences (Bypass Road, Agra) 157.
Mentored a medical dynasty: Multiple family members, including daughters-in-law and grandchildren, are renowned doctors in fields like pathology, orthopedics, and gynecology 1.

6. Discrepancies in Records

Surgical records vary across sources:
72 single-hole surgeries (18 hours) 1.
62 gallbladder surgeries (16 hours) 12.
85 gallstone/appendix operations (1 day) 5.
Possible confusion with another Dr. Ajay Prakash (General Physician) exists on platforms like Practo and Medindia, listing differing qualifications 68.
For further details, refer to sources: Shanti Ved Hospital, AgraLeaks, and HexaHealth.

Professional Background:

• Specialization: Urology
• Education:
• Graduated with MBBS from Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra
• Post-graduation with MS in General Surgery from the same institution in 1977
• Experience: Over 47 years in the field of Urology
• Affiliations:
• Associated with Shanti Ved Hospital, Agra
• Founder of Shanti Ved Institute of Medical Sciences in Agra

Medical Expertise:

• Specializes in treatments like:
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Kidney Stones
• Urethral stricture disease
• Urinary Incontinence
• Urinary Tract Infections
• Bladder Cancer
• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
• Ureteral Stones

Achievements:

• Known for his innovative single-hole surgical technique; performed 62 gall bladder removal operations in a 16-hour shift in February 2004, setting a world record.
• Regularly conducts free surgery camps, focusing on making surgery accessible to those in resource-poor communities.

Recognition:

• Awarded the President’s Medal for his contributions to medical science.
• Highly rated by patients with a 98% recommendation rate based on feedback.

Recent News:

• Dr. Ajay Prakash passed away in Agra on February 9, 2025, which was widely noted by the medical community, as reported by Agraleaks.