Background
Hegde, Belle Monappa was born on August 18, 1938 in India. Son of Vorvady Shanker and Belle Chandravathi (Shetty) Hegde.
Hegde, Belle Monappa was born on August 18, 1938 in India. Son of Vorvady Shanker and Belle Chandravathi (Shetty) Hegde.
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Stanley Medical College, Madras, India, 1960. Doctor of Medicine, King George Medical College, Lucknow, India, 1964.
Reader Kasturba Medical College, 1964, associate professor, 1969-1972, professor, 1972-1988, director professor, 1988-1990, principal, 1990-1992, dean, 1990-1998. Pro vice chancellor Manipal (India) Academy Higher Education Deemed University, 1998-2000, vice-chancellor, 2000—2003.
Chairman Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan (Indian Institute Culture). Fellow Royal College Physicians (London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin), American College Cardiology. Member Lions Club (governor).
Married Hebri Malathi, May 5, 1960. Children: Meenakshi, Maina, Manjunath.