Dr Prabhu had a remarkable career, leaving behind a lasting legacy of excellence, compassion, and unwavering dedication to cardiology. He played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Department of Cardiology and the DM Cardiology program at KMC Manipal. Under his leadership, the department achieved several milestones, including the installation of the first Cardiology Cath Lab in South Karnataka more than 25 years ago. Today, the department is equipped with a state-of-the-art digital invasive cath lab and continues to thrive, a testament to Dr Prabhu's visionary guidance.

He was among the first to receive cardiology training at CMC Vellore in 1970. His pioneering contributions to the field were recognized when he was honored with the prestigious Karnataka Governor's Award in the 1980s, a tribute to his groundbreaking work in cardiology, reports The Hindu.

He perfectly performed the roles of a teacher and mentor earning him the title of a “teacher of teachers.” He was responsible for building the careers of numerous cardiologists. He is survived by his daughters, Suman Prabhu and doctor Sowmini P. Kamath, and sons-in-law, doctors Ravindra Prabhu and Padmanabh Kamath, and five grandchildren, reports the Daily.

KMC, Manipal celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in the year 2013-14. The institute’s vision is to provide global leadership in human development, and excellence in education and healthcare with a mission to train competent, compassionate and caring physicians through excellence in teaching, patient care, and medical research.