August 1992 - August 2014

AnasooyAathreya-SeshaAnjaneyakrishna Athrison : August 1952 I joined Medical College . August 1992 , my career in Bhaarath India is coming to an end and USA beckoned me . My journey from East to West following the Sun across western ghats . My journey commenced in Guntur to Chennai to Mumbai ,across western seas to Heathrow London ,across Atlantic Ocean landed in Newark , New jersey on a warm day on that day in August of 1992. November 1992 my services are no longer needed in Bhaarath India. At the prescribed mandatory age of 58 I had to retire on a pension to give way to an youngster to have his/her say . I am free . For the next two years my sojourn in USA took me to Hasbrouck Heights,NJ ; Marlborough in Massachusetts and to Salt Lake City in Utah . November 1994 I have completed six decades of my existence on Mother Earth - a glorious memorable Sixty Years - Shashtti Poorthi in Vedic parlance . I am a living witness of 12 Suns each one five times meaning five times twelve Sixty - meaning of Shashtti poorthi = sixty years completion . Lord krishna Lived For 120 years and this mortal krishna is halfway = 60 years = Shashtti Poorthy. I returned back to my home in Krishna Nagar Guntur and celebrated The Vedic Ritual of my Shashtti Poorthy on that tenth day of November 1994. That was the last of my association with my home , my town Guntur and everything else I was born into . I sold my Maaruthi Cairo Dust Car , My Ancestral Home and now I have nothing left of my own - I am materially , philosophically free of all my Embryological Connections with my home town Guntur but not with my Country of Birth that is Bhaarath and free to savor my life in USA for all It's worth . So I returned back to USA by the end of 1994 and from 1994 to 2014 I am a pendulum back and forth between Bhaarath and USA worth and wherever I was I made a name for myself and I am happy to say I am A Survivor being an American while in USA and an Indian while in Bhaarath . I studied Gerontology at U Mass Boston , worked for the welfare of Seniors in USA as well in India , had more time with my own family . I traveled across America from Atlantic Ocean to Pacific Ocean , lived in several places in New Jersey , New York State , Marlborough in Massachusetts , Salt lake City in Utah , Maple valley in Seattle Washington , Savoy and Champaign in Illinois , saw Chicago , New York City The Big Apple and since December 25 of 2011 in Brighton Town a suburb of Rochester City , Monroe County , Finger lakes Region in Upstate New York and built up a happy rapport with all Brightonians , had a good time among very helpful friendly people of Brighton - Town Clerk Daniel Aman , Elder Source Felicia Davis , Visiting Nurse Nicole Swirzer RN , Star program Transport Jaqueline Hicks , Fish program Transport Marie , Lift Line Medicaid Transport , My beloved Primary Care Physician Doctor Mala Ratan Gupta MD , my Cardiologist Doctor Maurice E.Varon MD , my Eye doctor Mark S.Jacobson MD , my Apartment manager MS Allison , my Brighton Food Cover and my Brighton Your Ward Robe and My Senior center and so many memories . Again that memorable month in my life August , come August Tenth 2014 I am back in Secunderabad Bhaarath India and I eagerly await the opportunity to meet one and all in India - So Be It - what will be will be , Be happy , keep smiling - Krishna . AnasooyAathreya-SeshaAnjaneyakrishna Athrison

My Life in Guntur August 1983 - November 1992

Life outcome is based upon three influences - 1. Parents and society in which born and brought up ; 2. Self - what one sets out to achieve by personal efforts , dreams , ambitions ; 3. Destiny - predetermined . I never thought I would become A Doctor - that one is father's influence . I became A Surgeon , Studied and Worked in England , Migrated to USA - my efforts , my dreams , my ambition . Became Professor and HOD Surgery , Director of Medical Education - all because of Destiny . I could have become A Professor of Pediatric Surgery in 1964 and again in 1976 but both times it was denied and I was reconciled . I should have become A Professor of Genito-Urinary Surgery in 1978 yet again Destiny decreed negative . Then in 1983 I became Professor of Surgery and General Surgeon junior most among four Surgical Units in Guntur Medical College / Guntur Government General Hospital where back in 1952 I joined as a first year medical student . Within a short span of seven years by 1990 I became Chief Professor of Surgery , First Surgical Unit , HOD Department of General Surgery , Additional Director of Medical Education , Dean , Medical Superintendent and on 30 November 1992 at the age of 58 years I retired As Director Of Medical Education . I built A House in my ancestral land in Guntur , Krishna Nagar ( my namesake ) , had my own Car Maruthi Cairo Dust , became A grandfather Ameya , got my Green Card and migrated to USA - all a fast moving kaleidoscopic meteoric events. My role as A Professional in State Government Medical Education Service in Bhaarath ( India ) has come to end by the end of 1992 and now I am on the threshold of my life in United States Of America - I will see you all in USA - vini , vidi , visi - but I was conquered by America with my heart , soul still in Bhaarath ( India ) .

Guntur - 1978 - 1983

It has been two years since January 1976 that I have been in charge of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Surgeon in Guntur Government General Hospital / Guntur Medical College . Me an FRCS but Directorate of Medical Education wanted an M Ch Pediatric Surgery qualification and I was asked to hand over to one such M Ch qualified surgeon and it was all for my own benefit in that I was posted in the same place as Urologist / Genitourinary Surgeon Guntur GGH / GMC and I took charge on January 01 , 1978 . From the time of 1970 when I returned from England expecting miracles this new incarnation as Urologist in 1978 is one of many and I am happy to state that I did justice at all times to the society . I had a satisfactory academic accomplishment which I already mentioned . Now for the next five years from January 01 , 1978 to July 31 , 1983 I had a very happy satisfying job , performing Prostatectomies , Lithotomies , various urological surgical procedures tackling renal problems such as Hydronephrosis , Chyluria , Calculi , Trauma , and Malignancy ; ureteric implantation - vesico-ureterostomy , Urinary bladder - calculi , VVF( vesico-vaginal fistula ) , Urethral strictures , Hypospadias and many more including pediatric urological procedures . I presented papers at conferences , but history repeated with the arrival of a M Ch in Urology in July 1983 to whom I handed over my responsibility . But a much more pleasant surprise awaits and I am happy to share with you which is , I was promoted as Professor of General Surgery cum Civil Surgeon and my academic career took an upward turn which began as on August 01 , 1983 and lasted up to November 30 , 1992 when as per the existing rules I retired at the age of 58 and I am eager to share with you all , that last nine years of my professional life which I will soon . AnasooyaAthreyaSeshaAnjaneyakrishna Athrison

Guntur 1976 - 1978

Dawn of 1976 saw my professional career take a turn for the better . During last week of December 1975 I received orders promoting me as Deputy Civil Surgeon and Pediatric Surgeon Guntur Government General Hospital in the rank of Assistant Professor Pediatric Surgery ( Independent In Charge ) Guntur Medical College , in which post I had a good professionally satisfactory career for two years up to end of 1978 . I started the department of Pediatric Surgery , organized it without anyone breathing down my neck . I performed all varieties of pediatric surgery - gastro intestinal , colo rectal , urological , facio maxillary procedures leaving out cardio thoracic and neurological procedures to the care of respective specialty departments . Academically also I had a very satisfactory sojourn taking part in conferences and presenting papers concerning surgical problems in children up to the age of 12 years . I was elected as A Fellow of International College of Surgeons - FICS - Indian Section and became A Vice President . Also I was active as a member of Association of Surgeons of India - ASI both at National level as well as A Vice President of Andhra Pradesh Chapter of ASI . I traveled widely all over Bhaarath ( India ) in pursuit of Academic achievement . During the same period I traveled to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia and passed Examination ECFMG USA - Educational Council for Foreign Medical graduates . Overall a very satisfactory - emotionally , professionally , academically , socially except financially - two year period 1976 - 1978 and a more pleasant change took place as 1978 was coming to an end - I was very excited and you may please wait to share that moment of professional joy with me if you have the patience and time to spare - I will be back . AnasooyaAthreyaSeshaAnjaneyakrishnaAthrison

Guntur 1970 - 1975

Back In Bhaarath and My Life From December 1970 To December 1975 July 8, 2014 at 6:58am I am in Guntur my birth town back from my sojourn in England and in December 1970 I was posted to Government General Hospital Guntur and from December 1970 to end of December of 1975 I was assigned several kaleidoscopic variety of duties , a plethora of functions that embraced a broad spectrum of professional , social , administartive , and VVIP duties starting as Casualty Medical Officer , Physician taking care of all kinds of Emergencies , Surgeon managing variety of Accidents , Medico-Legal Problems , In charge of welfare of Employees - Civilian , Police Personnel , Workers , Prisoners , and as a phycian in attendance accompanying CM , Governor , PM , President - Administarive duties as Officer in charge of OP , Dispensary , Medical Stores , Pharmacists , Subjail - a period of five years of satisfaction for all excepting me and then as 1971 dawned my career took a turn for the better . So I have overcome a five yearperiod of disappointment , stress , strain and financial all so native to work environment in India - I will return soon to talk about that satisfactory turn in my professional career - first the worst is over , then the best will follow - I am Krishna Athrison .

November fourteen 1970 . I am immersed in my professional duty as a Registrar in The Department of General Surgery at Nottingham General Hospital in Midland of England . I received news that my maternal grandmother BraahmaNi Srimathi Ramaraju Seshamma gaaru passed away of heart failure . She was also my Mother by way of adoption . She is 70 years in age and end was sudden , peaceful and she herself informed all that she is going away . She is A Blessed soul full of love and affection , simplicity personified . I decided not to extend my stay in England any longer even though my consultant Mister Sheehan wanted me to stay back . But no my mind and heart are set to go back to India . On 27th November 1970 I began my journey back from Heathrow Airport , London . It was a quirk of fate I booked my return by Kuwait Airways - a disappointing choice , but not to worry I am in a hurry to get back . On 28th November 1970 I landed in Santa Cruz Bombay ( Mumbai ) and no one was there to receive me . I had to pay Rupees 600.00 towards customs and collected my luggage from the carousel and then I see my inlaws with an apology that they were held up and delayed - whatever , I have no time for their excuses . I went on a pilgrimage to Gaya , VaaraNaasi and performed the necessary rituals for the departed soul of my mother , gave up smoking taking a vow sitting under Boddhi Tree in Gaya and now in 2014 I am happy to say that I smoked my last cigarette 44 years ago . After all the rituals I journeyed to Hyderabad , reported to duty at the office of Director of Medical Education and requested for a posting as A Surgeon . I am shocked and surprised when The DME Doctor K Ramesh Pai FRCS informed me that the State Government is not under any obligation to accept me as A Surgeon because 1. The Governement did not depute me to England , 2. That I am under legal obligation to serve the Government in any capacity that the Governement chooses , and 3. FRCS is not recognized as an additional qualification beyond MBBS and MS which I already possess . So what can I do - the outcome is I was asked to join as A Casualty Medical Officer CMO in the outpatient accidents and emergencies casualty department , Governement General Hospital GUNTUR to which I submitted and there I am as on First of January 1971 as CMO GGH GUNTUR and it was wilderness , a futile journey for the next five years . I will go through that half decade of painful chapter in my life from 1971 to 1976 - let me collect my thoughts - krishna , BaalaKrishna .

November 1970

November fourteen 1970 . I am immersed in my professional duty as a Registrar in The Department of General Surgery at Nottingham General Hospital in Midland of England . I received news that my maternal grandmother BraahmaNi Srimathi Ramaraju Seshamma gaaru passed away of heart failure . She was also my Mother by way of adoption . She is 70 years in age and end was sudden , peaceful and she herself informed all that she is going away . She is A Blessed soul full of love and affection , simplicity personified . I decided not to extend my stay in England any longer even though my consultant Mister Sheehan wanted me to stay back . But no my mind and heart are set to go back to India . On 27th November 1970 I began my journey back from Heathrow Airport , London . It was a quirk of fate I booked my return by Kuwait Airways - a disappointing choice , but not to worry I am in a hurry to get back . On 28th November 1970 I landed in Santa Cruz Bombay ( Mumbai ) and no one was there to receive me . I had to pay Rupees 600.00 towards customs and collected my luggage from the carousel and then I see my inlaws with an apology that they were held up and delayed - whatever , I have no time for their excuses . I went on a pilgrimage to Gaya , VaaraNaasi and performed the necessary rituals for the departed soul of my mother , gave up smoking taking a vow sitting under Boddhi Tree in Gaya and now in 2014 I am happy to say that I smoked my last cigarette 44 years ago . After all the rituals I journeyed to Hyderabad , reported to duty at the office of Director of Medical Education and requested for a posting as A Surgeon . I am shocked and surprised when The DME Doctor K Ramesh Pai FRCS informed me that the State Government is not under any obligation to accept me as A Surgeon because 1. The Governement did not depute me to England , 2. That I am under legal obligation to serve the Government in any capacity that the Governement chooses , and 3. FRCS is not recognized as an additional qualification beyond MBBS and MS which I already possess . So what can I do - the outcome is I was asked to join as A Casualty Medical Officer CMO in the outpatient accidents and emergencies casualty department , Governement General Hospital GUNTUR to which I submitted and there I am as on First of January 1971 as CMO GGH GUNTUR and it was wilderness , a futile journey for the next five years . I will go through that half decade of painful chapter in my life from 1971 to 1976 - let me collect my thoughts - krishna , BaalaKrishna .