Dr. William Cutting and his family members at the historic CSI Campbell Mission Hospital in Jammalamadugu in Kadapa district, which he visited after over 60 years where he served as doctor between 1961 and 1973. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The 130‑year‑old CSI Campbell Hospital, one of the earliest mission healthcare institutions established by the British, came alive with activity as it welcomed back its renowned paediatrician, Dr. William Cutting, who served the people of Jammalamadugu and surrounding villages from 1961 to 1973.
Now 93, Dr. Cutting — fondly called Cutting Dora (Master) — returned to the hospital where he began his career as a young doctor in 1961. He quickly won the affection of parents who brought their children for treatment, and his name became synonymous with care and compassion in the region.
The historic hospital, founded in 1896 by Irish medical missionary Dr. Thomas Vincent Campbell under the aegis of the London Missionary Society, has long been a landmark in Rayalaseema. Dr. Campbell and his wife Dr. Florence Gertrude set a benchmark in healthcare, initially through mobile clinics before establishing the modern facility.
On Friday, Dr. Cutting arrived at the Campbell Hospital accompanied by his son Dr. Colin Cutting, an urologist, his daughter Katrina Allen, a head nurse, son‑in‑law Peter Allen, and grand daughter Beth Cutting. Hospital staff gave them a rousing welcome, and a function was held in the evening to honour Dr. Cutting for his outstanding services.
