Indian-origin couple donates $3M to Duke for patient care

In recognition of the donation, the Radiology Suite on the first floor of Duke Medical Pavilion will be named for the couple.

Pranavi Sharma•Updated: Aug 24, 2026 05:35 AM• 420 views

Duke University alumnus Vijay Ramakrishnan, MD and his wife Praveena Ramakrishnan have made a unique $3 million gift that supports both Duke Health patients and School of Medicine radiology residents. They recently visited Duke with their children.

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