So much stress that he left the OPD 10 times in 6 months: Dr. Gautam, who committed suicide, had undergone his first adrenalectomy surgery; he was an expert in complex cases.

Dr. Gautam Shubankar, a urologist at the Heritage Medical College in Varanasi, had been struggling with family tensions for the past few months. His situation worsened to the point where he left the hospital 10 times between OPD and work over approximately six months. The management tried to reason with him, warn him, and even offer counseling. On the other hand, Dr. Gautam was recognized as a skilled urologist in the medical field. He had performed the first laparoscopic surgery at Heritage.