"I first met Ashok during APSICON held at Ooty, he gave me a DVD of his dissections of flaps. I still use this for teaching. He was a highly skilled surgeon.
He will be missed by his family, friends and patients. May his soul RIP"
Dr. Niri Niranjan
Chelmsford, Essex United Kingdom
"Dear Mrs Koul,
I had the privilege and pleasure of being batch mate of our beloved Ashok in PGI. We were very close those days and used call him affectionately “Mama Koul” as there were 2 more Kouls in our batch. He was so full of life and enthusiasm. I met him after a long time around 2003, when I returned from the UK and he was in the process of shifting from Kochi to Bengaluru. He came for a conference in Hyderabad. Prior to the meeting, he inquired about my children and made a point of bringing them some toys. I am sure you know lot more of his kindness and affection that made him so dear to us. I was shocked and saddened to know about his sudden demise. I pray to God to give you the strength to move forward and support your children in this difficult time and in the future. If I can be of any help, please do not hesitate to ask.
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Dr. M.B.V Prasad
Consultant Surgeon, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Secunderabad
Really shocked. I lost my teacher whom I admire most and would like to become. Couldn't forget that car ride with you sir and your advice which I will follow throughout my career. We the future Plastic surgeons will always remember you and cherish your teachings and videos.
Dr. Jacob Kurian
MCh Resident, Plastic Surgery, Kerala
A calm, humble and very helpful person. Dr Ashok Koul has been inspiring to many young plastic surgeons. His achievement in the field of Microsurgery and Brachial Plexus is magnificient. My last conversation was with him at our Bangalore Plastic surgeons Bi-monthly meet last year, when he encouraged me to take a stand and organize the first Facial aesthetic cadaver course in Ramaiah Hospital. When i was not sure, his few words of wisdom and support gave me the boost to make the course happen. All he said was, "If you want to do it.... just go ahead an do it....karne ka hai to kar!!! No one can stop you". I would call him for advice on complicated cases.. and he was always helped out. Thank him for being an inspiration . May his soul Rest In Peace!!! We all Miss You!!1
Dr. Karishma Kagodu
Consultant Plastic Surgeon, ASTER CMI Hospital, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka
I had the privilege of being attached with Dr Ashok Koul for 6 months during my senior residency at PGIMER in 1995. He was very sympathetic towards poor patients. He was committed to the profession. He reached great heights in the profession. His untimely demise is a great loss to the plastic surgery.
Dr. Munichandra Naidu Pasam
Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Aakrithi Hospital, Venkatarathnam street, Suryarao pet, Vijayawada
"Memories are many that will be cherished in the name of our beloved Son-in-Law Dr. Ashok Koul . But I would like to mention here my latest and last experience being with him, that was in the year September 2015. It was during my stay in Arogiyadama in Bangalore with my wife. After our 15 days stay there Dr Ashok had personally come to the Ashram and to pick us up and take to his home . He was a very down to earth person, very kind, humble in nature. And not to forget very jovial in nature and the best host anyone can be with.
Dr Ashok didn't allow me to even pick my luggage and made us laugh throught out our journey from the Aashram to his home.
I am now falling short of word; all I can say, it's great loss to our family.
Let's all pray to our Almighty to give courage to our daughter Dr. ASHA and her daughters to bear this non repairable loss and may he grant the parted soul place in his lotus feet.
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Mr. Surinder Pal Singh & Nirdosh
Family
"Ashok was one of my closest childhood friends. I met him first in 1980 when we joined GMC Srinagar.He was very intelligent and hardworking. During medical school days we shared a common love for trekking and hiking and some of our memorable hikes included trekking to Mahadev, a peak close to Srinagar city and a hike to Kaunsarnag. We stayed at each other's homes several times. In 1989 I stayed at his home in Shopian for almost two months and got to know his extended family.
We spent a lot of time together when we were in PGI, Chandigarh. I have fond memories from our time in Kairon Block in PGI, Chandigarh. In our later years even as our professional careers took us to different parts of the world, we still stayed in touch initially; in the later years, as happens usually, we got too busy with our careers and raising a family. Ashok had a common sense, rational approach to things. He was a very straighforward person and easy to get along with.
One of the things with friendship is that even if you meet after years, you can reconnect immediately. This happened with our meeting a few years ago when I was visiting Bangalore . We reconnected and talked about old times and the future. We had great time together.
I will miss him deeply.
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Dr. Kamlesh Koul
Family Physician, Logansport Memorial Hospital, IN, USA
"Respected Sir,
You have been a role model for many of us, and a great teacher. Your energy and talent are a constant source of inspiration for us. I have had the privilege to observe you performing surgery in KGMC and at Ramiah. Your absence leaves a big lacuna in plastic surgery fraternity. Your memories will always be cherished with great respect . "
Dr. Nandini R
ConsultantPlastic Aesthetic & Reconstructive Microsurgery, Visting at Yashoda hosp & Columbia Asia Hospital, Ghaziabad
Yes, it was very shocking to hear about Ashok Sir. Neither me nor my wife Dr. Priti could believe that he is not with us anymore! He was such a pleasant personality, always smiling, ready to help! We were envy of his students! He was a Fatherly figure to his students! It's great loss to Plastic surgery fraternity and to the society! May be God was requiring him more than us! May God give strength to you, Dr. Asha Koul madam and your daughters to go through this rough phase of life! God will be always with you to help! May he take birth again in the form of great human being to direct us! Om Shanti.
Dr. Shankar Kadam
Consultant, , Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthetist & intensivist, Kokilaben hospital, Mumbai
It is extremely saddening to know our great friend is nomore. He always appeared energetic and enthusiastic and over a period of time he emerged as a successful micro vascular surgeon in our fraternity. May his soul rest in peace.
Dr. Srinivas Puvvada
Consultant Plastic Surgeon, SV Hospital, Balkampet, Hyderabad