Top Indian-origin doctor Ramesh Peramsetty shot and killed in US

Dr. Ramesh Peramsetty, who was originally from Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati district, was shot and killed in the Alabama city of Tuscaloosa

Dr, Ramesh Peramsetty was shot and killed in Alabama on Friday(Facebook/ Crimson Care Network)

Dr. Ramesh Babu Peramsetty, an esteemed Indian-origin physician, was tragically shot and killed in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Friday. Dr. Peramsetty, originally from Tirupati district in Andhra Pradesh, India, passed away at the scene. With 38 years of medical experience, he was a prominent figure in the healthcare community and co-founded the Crimson Network, a group of local medical officers.

The Crimson Care Network Team confirmed Dr. Peramsetty’s death in a statement on Facebook, which read: “As many are aware, we have been informed of Dr. Ramesh Peramsetty’s passing. The Peramsetty family requests privacy as they mourn. They have received an outpouring of love and support. We will honor his memory as he would have wished. Thank you for your understanding.”

In a subsequent post, the Crimson Care Network added: “Please keep the Peramsetty family and the Crimson Care Network team in your thoughts and prayers during this challenging time. We will provide more updates in the coming days and remain committed to honoring his legacy. Our clinics will remain open during this transition.”

Dr. Peramsetty is survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters, all of whom reside in the United States. He graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin and Sri Venkateswara Medical College in 1986. Specializing in Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine, he was also affiliated with the Diploma in Child Health (DCH) Regional Medical Center. His medical career spanned multiple hospitals, including those in Tuscaloosa.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Peramsetty was recognized for his extensive contributions to patient care and received several awards for his efforts. Beyond his medical work, he was also involved in philanthropy, including a notable donation of nearly $17,000 to Menakuru High School in Andhra Pradesh.