Background
Mathan, Vadakenadayil Ittyerah was born on September 26, 1937 in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. Son of Vadakenadayil Mathan and Anna (Alexander) I.
Mathan, Vadakenadayil Ittyerah was born on September 26, 1937 in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. Son of Vadakenadayil Mathan and Anna (Alexander) I.
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India, 1961; Doctor of Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India, 1971.
Registrar, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, 1961-1965; lecturer, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, 1965-1969; reader, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, 1969-1973; professor medicine, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, since 1973. Medical superintendent Christian Medical College, Vellore, 1989-1993, director, since 1993.
Fellow National Academy Medical Science, Indian National Science Academy, Royal College Physicians. Member Indian Society Gastroenterology (president 1981-1982, Warner Gastroenterology Oration 1988), British Society Gastroenterology (honorary).
Married Minnie Mariam Thomas, April 26, 1962. 1 child, Anila Anna.