Bhubaneswar: Eminent cardiologist Dr. Mahendra Tripathy has won the Odisha Citizen Award.

Instituted by OTC, an Odisha based television channel, the Odisha Citizen Award is being given in various categories on the popular votes of Odisha citizens.

Dr. Tripathy won the Award for his commendable service in the field of health care.

Dr.Tripathy, a co-founder of Care Hospital, Bhubaneswar, is an internationally acclaimed heart specialist.