A well-known Indian-origin doctor was shot and killed in the Alabama city of Tuscaloosa on Friday. The victim has been identified as Dr Ramesh Babu Peramsetty, originally hails from Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh.
Dr Ramesh Babu Peramsetty was a renowned physician who had been serving as a Doctor in the US for the last 38 years and also co-founded a group of local medical officers operating as the Crimson Network.
Indian-Origin Doctor Ramesh Peramsetty Shot Dead
Dr Ramesh Babu Peramsetty’s death was confirmed by in a statement on Facebook which read,
“As many are aware at this moment, we have been informed of Dr. Ramesh Peramsetty’s passing. The Peramsetty family ask for us to give them privacy as they grieve his passing. They have received an abundant outpouring of love and faith. We will continue to honor him as he would want us to do. Thank you for your understanding.”
Crimson Care Network in a separate post stated,
“Please continue to keep the Peramsetty and Crimson Care Network family in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate this challenging time. Our team is prepared to make more statements within the next few days. We will continue to honor his legacy. Our clinics remain open during the transition.”
Dr Ramesh Babu Peramsetty’s family resides in the United States and includes his wife, two sons, and two daughters
Dr Ramesh Babu Peramsetty completed his graduation from the Medical College of Wisconsin and Sri Venkateswara Medical College in 1986 and specialized in Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine. He was also associated with the Diploma in Child Health (DCH) Regional Medical Center. Besides practising Medicine in Tuscaloosa, he worked in four other locations across several hospitals.
He gained much acclaim for his services during the Covid-19 pandemic when he provided medical care to those who were affected. He received several awards and citations for his services rendered during the pandemic. He was also deeply involved with social work and had donated nearly $17k to Menakuru High School in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh
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