Healing Hands, Caring Hearts

Achievements and expertise

• Work Experience in Critical Care Unit and Coronary Care unit in Railway hospital 5 years 1995-2000.

Achievements and expertise

Has interest in general anaesthesia  and regional anaesthesia with a special interest in ultrasound- guided  nerve blocks and also critical care management.

Achievements and expertise

• Expertise in conducting General & Regional Anaesthesia, Labour Anaesthesia & ICU Care

Achievements and expertise

• Valarie Major Gold Medal in Anaesthesia, Christian Medical College, Vellore

Area Of expertise

• Peripheral Nerve Blocks
• Critical Care
• Paediatric Anaesthesia
• Pain Medicine

Achievements and expertise

• Best paper presenter award in UGC sponsored national seminar on professionalizing psychology in india new trends and practices held on 17th, 18th,&19th sep 2015 – research paper on the topic-‘Development of norms for span of attention and span of reading among 8-12 year old children’organized by the department of psychology at kuriakose elias college mannanam ,kottayam,kerala.

Publications

• Published a paper on self instructional module on learning disabilities and effectiveness among elementary school teachers in kancheepuram district in Tamil nadu. journal of positive school psychology,Vol.6 No.6(2022)

Research

• Dissertation on “Emotional intelligence on marital adjustment and life satisfaction among employed couples”, as part of the completion of M. Sc Psychology degree from Calicut University, Kerala, India
• Dissertation on “Development of norms for span of attention and span of reading among 8-12 year old children”, as part of the completion of M.Phil, Psychology (Learning Disability) degree from Kerala University, Kerala, India.
• Dissertation on self instructional module on learning disabilities and effectiveness among elementary school teachers in kancheepuram district in Tamilnadu.

Special Interests

• Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, and Learning Disabilities

Achievements and expertise

• Conducted Assessment and evaluations and improved patient’s outcome.

Aswathy P. Nair is a Rehabilitation Therapist at SH Behavioral Science (SHBSRC) with 7 years of experience in the field, including 3 years at SHBSRC. She holds a Diploma in Rehabilitation Therapy and specializes in providing therapeutic support and rehabilitation services to patients with behavioral and psychological challenges. With her expertise and patient-centered approach, Aswathy contributes significantly to the comprehensive care and recovery of individuals undergoing behavioral therapy.

        Achievements and expertise

• Conducted assessment and evaluation, collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, implemented treatment plan.

Dr Jose Chacko Cherackal is a Consultant Cardiologist in the Department of Cardiology with 37 years of experience in Non-Invasive Cardiology. He holds medical qualifications including MBBS, MD (Medicine), and MRCP (UK). With extensive expertise in non-invasive cardiac care, Dr Jose Chacko Cherackal has been providing comprehensive diagnosis, management, and treatment for a wide range of cardiovascular conditions.

Achievements and expertise

• 3^rd Prize in IAF Quiz2024
• 3^rd Prize in ISCCON Quiz2024

Achievements and expertise

• Completed MBBS from Government Medical College, Thrissur in 2020.
• Completed PLAB2 and is registered under General Medical Council UK in November 2023.
• ALS by Resuscitation Council UK.
• BLS& ACLS by American Heart Association.

Achievements and expertise

• Completed MBBS from Government Medical College, Kottayam 2021

Achievements and expertise

• Both cosmetic & general dentistry- RCT, Gum surgeries, Crown & bridges, Complete dentures, Smile Corrections & Geriatric Care.

Achievements and expertise

• In treating acne and acne related problems.
• Hair Disorders.
• Lasers, Chemical Peels, Microneedling, PRP/GFC, Glutathione injections, Cryotherapy.
• Treating Viral Warts / skin Tags/ Moles.

Achievements and expertise

• 1st prize in Oral Free Paper Presentation in ESICON 2020 (National conference)
• TYSA 2021 finalist
• Publications in National & International Journals Member of Endocrine Society (Global & India),Indian Targeted society RSSDI

Area of expertise

• Diabetes Mellitus
• Thyroid Disorders
• Obesity & Lifestyle Diseases (Hypertension/Dyslipidemia)
• Reproductive Endocrinology (PCOD)
• Osteoporosis
• Paediatric Endocrinology
• Adrenal & Pituitary Disorders

Dr. Binsy Jacob is a Physician and Diabetologist in the Department of Internal Medicine with 21 years of experience. She holds qualifications including MBBS, MD (Medicine), and PGDOM, with expertise in managing a wide range of medical conditions and diabetes care.

Achievements and expertise

• Diploma in Diabetes Management-2016 Apollo Hospital.
• Fellowship in Diabetes with royal Liverpool academy UK(2016)
• PG Diploma in Clinical endocrinology and Diabetes Royal College of Physician UK.

Achievements and expertise

• The American association of continuing medical education: Nutrition to achieve glycemic goals in patients with Type 2 Diabetes.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• The Completion of Advanced Diabetes Nutrition and Dietary Management program a(Dr.
• Mohan’s Diabetes Education Academy)

Achievements and expertise

• The American association of continuing medical education (Nutrition to achieve glycemic goals in patients with Type 2 Diabetes.)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Achievements and expertise

• 1st prize in Oral Free Paper Presentation in ESICON 2020 (National conference)
• TYSA 2021 finalist
• Publications in National & International Journals Member of Endocrine Society (Global & India),Indian Targeted society RSSDI

Area of expertise

• Diabetes Mellitus
• Thyroid Disorders
• Obesity & Lifestyle Diseases (Hypertension/Dyslipidemia)
• Reproductive Endocrinology (PCOD)
• Osteoporosis
• Paediatric Endocrinology
• Adrenal & Pituitary Disorders

Achievements and expertise

• Pioneer of endoscopic sinus surgery in Kottayam
• Interested in endoscopic skull base surgeries like pituitary tumor surgery, CSF rhinorrhea, skull base tumors, Endoscopic DCR etc.
• Microscopic surgeries like Cholesteatoma surgery, Mastoidectomy, Tympanoplasty etc.
• Coblation Surgeries like adenotonsillectomy
• Sleep apnea surgeries
• Microlaryngeal Surgery
• Head and neck surgeries like thyroidectomy, salivary gland surgery.
• Foreign body removal
• Rhinoplasty

Achievements and expertise

• Secured first rank in MS-Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) at the university level.
• Attended several temporal bone dissection and cadaveric endoscopic sinus surgery courses.

1. Awarded as the best dissector in a Temporal bone dissection course conducted in association with MAGENTA 2023organized by AOI, Malappuram chapter .
2. Awarded as the 2nd best Temporal bone dissector at the 117th HANDS ON TEMPORAL BONE DISSECTION, FESS AND LIVE SURGICAL WORKSHOP held at Hyderabad ENT Research Foundation.

• Presented and participated in various national and international conferences.
• Published various articles in national and international journals.
• Previously worked at several government hospitals under the Directorate of Health Services.

Former faculty at Government Medical College, Manjeri.

• Life time member of:
  • Association of Otorhinolaryngology of India (AOI)
  • Association of Phonosurgeons of India (APSI)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Surgeries / Skills:

• Hearing restoration surgeries and management of chronic ear diseases (Tympanoplasty, Mastoidectomy/Stapedotomy/ear lobe repair).
• Diagnosis and management of Nasobronchial allergy.
• Diagnosis and management of sinus diseases.
• Nasal surgeries (Endoscopic sinus surgery (for polyps & sinusitis)/Septoplasty/ Turbinoplasty, Endoscopic DCR/CSF repair surgeries.
• Diagnosis and treatment of voice disorders, including Micro laryngeal surgeries.
• Pediatric surgeries (Coblation Adenoidectomy/ Coblation Tonsillectomy/ Myringotomy+ Grommet insertions, Tongue tie release, ear lobe piercings).
• Diagnosis and management of vertigo.
• Diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnea.
• Head & neck surgeries (Thyroidectomy, salivary gland surgeries).
• Available 24/7 for ENT emergencies (Tracheostomy, foreign body removal in the ear/nose/throat—endoscopic removal under anesthesia).

Achievements and expertise

• Diagnosing and managing complex Biliary/Pancreatic / Hepatology Luminal GI diseases.
• Regular delegate for DDW/ACG/European union of GE conferences/International liver conferences/APDW for the last 15 years.

Dr Ben Xavier is a Consultant Gastroenterologist in the Department of Gastroenterology with 2 years of experience. He holds medical qualifications including M.B.B.S., MD, and DM, and provides comprehensive care in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal disorders.

Achievements and expertise

• General Surgery
• Laparoscopic Surgery

Achievements in Surgical carrier

• Japanese surgical society has accepted and invited for a paper presentation on endoscopic thyroidectomy in 2017 at the 117th national surgical congress at yokohoma. It is an honour for 10 young surgeons(below 40 yrs)around the world (outside Japan)every year. The first keralite surgeon who secured this achievement. Selected again in 2023 may for paper on laparoscopic hernia surgery at Japanese surgical congress at Tokyo
• First endoscopic component separation with transverse abdominis release for a complex abdominal wall hernia in 2019 from central travancore.
• First transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy (second in kerala)from central travancore in 2019.
• First laparoscopic whipples resection (kottayam) periampullary carcinoma in 2020.

Association activities

• Organising secretary of state conference of Association of Surgeons of India Kerala chapter 2017 Secreatary of ASI Kottayam chapter 2016-2018

• Secretary of Inadian Medical Association Kottayam Chapter 2019-2021
• President ,Inadian Medical Association Kottayam Chapter 2021-2022
• Association of Surgeons of India State Conference – Organising Secretary 2023
• completed sprint triathlon at Calicut in 2023 may
• IMA Kottayam District Chairman 2023-24

Achievements and expertise

• Specialized in open and minimally invasive surgeries for Hernia, Thyroid ,Varicose Veins (Laser/RF Ablation) Piles , Fistula Appendicitis, Gallbladder Stones, Chronic Ulcers ,GI Cancers, Breast Lumps and Breast Cancer.

Achievements and expertise

• Attended a course on Diabetic management conducted by WHO in Chennai.
• Functioned as teaching faculty for PHFI for 1 year course in diabetes’s.
• Special Interest in treating diabeties and its complication.

Achievements and expertise

• Scholarships university merit
• Thesis on ring enhancing brain lesions- presented at National Conference.

Achievements and expertise

• Former Assistant Professor at St. Johns Medical College Hospital, Bangalore.

Achievements and expertise

• Worked in KSA (MOH) as Consultant Physician (2000-2006)
• Conducted Diabetic Camp, Awareness Programme, Diabetics patients for the past 20 years
• API Kerala Chapters, Kottayam Representative.

Dr. Binsy Jacob is a Physician and Diabetologist in the Department of Internal Medicine with 21 years of experience. She holds qualifications including MBBS, MD (Medicine), and PGDOM, with expertise in managing a wide range of medical conditions and diabetes care.

Achievements and expertise

• Diploma in Diabetes Management-2016 Apollo Hospital.
• Fellowship in Diabetes with royal Liverpool academy UK(2016)
• PG Diploma in Clinical endocrinology and Diabetes Royal College of Physician UK.

Dr Smitha Bahuleyan is a Consultant Physician in the Department of General Medicine (Internal Medicine) with 6 years of clinical experience. She holds medical qualifications including MBBS, MD, and DA, and provides comprehensive care in the diagnosis and management of various medical conditions.

Achievements and expertise

• Worked as Assistant Professor in medicine for 4 years in AVMC Pondicherry/Believers Church Medical College Hospital
• Worked as Consultant Physician at PMI Hospital Puthupally for 5 Years.

Achievements and expertise (Small Descriptions)-

•  Consultant Physician in the department of General Medicine with 2 years of Clinical experience. Provides Comprehensive care in the diagnosis and management of various medical conditions.

Achievements and expertise – Mainly dealing with

• Hematology
• Cytology
• Histopathology

Achievements and expertise

After completing MBBS from Govt. Medical college, Trivandrum did MD Pathology in Govt. Medical college, Kottayam and completed 1 year senior residency. Joined Velankanni Matha hospital Pvt. Ltd as blood bank medical officer in 2017 later started pathology department there and worked as BBMO and consultant pathologist for 7 years. Joined SHMC in August 2024 and started Pathology department here. Presently working as consultant pathologist and blood bank medical officer in SH Medical Centre

Dr. Jacob Jose serves as a Consultant Radiologist in the Department of Radiology, bringing 24 years of experience to his role. He holds degrees in M.B.B.S., MD, and DNB, and has extensive expertise in diagnostic imaging and radiological evaluations.

Dr Anna Skariah is a Consultant Radiologist in the Department of Radiology with 5 years of experience. She holds qualifications including M.B.B.S., DMRD, DNB, and a Fellowship in Oncology Imaging, with expertise in advanced diagnostic and oncological imaging.

Achievements and expertise

• Specialised in all modalities in Radiology and performs all interventions including Neuro, Oncology and peripheral interventions.
• Completed FVIR from the prestigious Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.
• Has Presented in National and state Conferences of IRIA.

Achievements and expertise

• NABH Assessor & Infection Control Specialist
• National Quality Olympiad Awardee
• Cleared National Certified Infection Control Professional (CICP) Exam
• Expert in Lab Services, AMS, Accreditation & Hospital Quality Systems
• Led hospital through COVID crisis & digital transformation
• Pioneered Lean initiatives, training programs & green healthcare practices
• Lifetime Member – CAHO; active faculty in quality forums
• Former Deputy Medical Superintendent

Dr. Midhila M is a Consultant Paediatrician in the Department of Paediatrics with 4 years and 6 months of clinical experience. She holds qualifications including M.B.B.S. and MD in Paediatrics, providing comprehensive care for children across various age groups.

Achievements and expertise

• 2016-2017: Asst. Prof. Nephrology wayanad institute of medical sciences Meppadi , Kerala.
• 2017 onwards consultant nephrologists, SH Medical Centre

Publications

• Dialysis First Use Reactionwith Polysulfone Membrane: Moving Beyond Ethylene Oxide. Indian J Nephrol. 2021 Jul–Aug;31(4):398-401.
• BeautificationGone Awry: Membranous Glomerulonephritis Following Use of Skin Lightening Cream Containing Mercury. Indian J Dermatol 2022 Nov-Dec; 67(6):837.
• Frontal Lobe Syndrome FollowingBaclofen Use in a Patient with Chronic Kidney Disease on Hemodialysis. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2022 Jan–Feb;33(1):216-217.

Achievements and expertise

• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon.
• Micro Surgery of brain & Spine.

Achievements and expertise

• 1^st Rank – Poster & Papers various CME’S
• Best Outgoing Student

Achievements and expertise

• Lead Neurosurgical Procedure including Tumor Resection, Spinal Fusion, Disc Prolapse and all kind of brain & spine Trauma.

Achievements and expertise

Specialist in treating neurological disorders like Stroke, Epilepsy, Headache, Parkinsonism, Peripheral neuropathy and neuromuscular disorders.

Achievements and expertise

Post graduate studies and fetal medicine training in royal college of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London.

Honored by IMA in 2015 for dedicate practice and excellence in obstetrics and gynecology case management.

Expertise

• In Fetal Medicine.
• Obstetrics and gynecology Scans.
• Gynecological, Vaginal & Abdominal Surgeries.

Achievements and Expertise

• High Risk Pregnancy Management
• All Kinds of Obstetric & Gynecological Surgery
• All Vaginal, laparoscopic & abdominal procedure
• Obstetric + Gynaec Ultrasound

Achievements and expertise

• High risk Pregnancy.
• Vice Chair Person of District Near Miss Committee
• Presented Several Papers and Won Awards at state and National Conferences.

Achievements and expertise

• Proficient in handling high risk pregnancies, instrumental deliveries
• Expert in obstetric & Gynaec ultrasound
• Performs open, vaginal, and laparoscopic surgeries.

Achievements and expertise

• Experienced & skilled in a wide range of abdominal, vaginal and laparoscopic surgeries.
• Experienced, skilled& proficient in advanced gynecological laparoscopic surgeries.
• Proficient in V NOTES surgeries.
• Proficient in gynecological ultrasound.

Achievements and expertise

• High Risk Pregnancy
• Adolescent Gynecology
• Subfertility evaluation & Treatment
• Preventive Gynecology
• Hysterectomy and Laparoscopic surgeries

Achievements and expertise

• Expert in the management of solid tumors and hematological malignancies.
• Expert in the management of Gastro intestinal tumor, brain, head and Neck tumors with special interest in Immunotherapy and targeted therapy.
• He is also one of the editors of a text book titled “Practical Radiation Oncology”(Springer)

Achievements and expertise

• First MCH HPB Surgeon from South India( Fifth in the country with MCH HPB Degree)
• First fully Indian trained surgeon to get European Board –FEBS degree in surgery surgical oncology transplant surgery
• Outside Indian training in Multivisceral transplant surgery at UHN – General Hospital, Toronto, Canada, At Addenbrooke’s Hospital, and Cambridge University UK.

Area of special interest

• Gastro Intestinal Surgery
• Minimally Invasive surgery
• HPB Oncosurgery
• Liver Transplantation
• Donor Procurement Surgery
• Multivisceral Transplantation
• Pancreatitis
• Hemodynamics In Liver Transplantation
• Endotoxemia In Portalhypertension
• Portal Hemodynamics and Liver Regeneration
• Nutrition
• Perioperative Critical Care

Clinical expertise

• Minimal Access Surgery (Colorectal, Upper Gi, Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic, Splenic)
• Colorectal Surgery- colorectal malignancy, inflammatory bowel Disease, IBS
• Thoracic-Esophagogastric- Carcinoma Stomach/ Esophagus, Hellers Myotomy, Ceor Achalasia
  Fundoplication Surgery (For GERD)
• General Surgical (Hernia, Hemorrhoids,Trauma, Fistula, GERD, Emergency Surgeries)
• Endocrine (Adrenal, Pancreas)- Adrenal adenoma/ carcinoma, pheochromocytoma, Pancreatic Net.
• Oncosurgical Procedures- Gastrointestinal / HPB Onco surgery – Esophagus, Stomch, small intestine, Colon rectum liver Pancreas, Biliary.
• Assisted more than 250 living donor and diseased donor liver transplantation
• Complex liver resections for hepatic malignancies including hemihepatectmy/ extended hepatectomy
• Major hepatic resections for hilar cholangio carcinoma, carcinoma gallbladder
• Major pancreatic resections including pancreatico-duodenectomy, distal pancreatectomy +/- splenectomy and ramps- Surgeries for chronic pancreatitis- Frey’s Surgery, LPJ, Beger’s Procedure, Whipple Surgery.
• Pancreatic drainage procedures
• Major gastrointestinal (GI) surgeries including upper and lower GI surgeries
• Pancreatic necrosectomies- open and minimally invasive
  Donor procurement surgeries, live and diseased donor liver transplantation, multivisceral transplant

Publications

• Appukuttan M Et Al, Adenomyomatosis of Gallbladder. Journal Of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2013; 28(10): 1587
• Appukuttan M Et Al. Impact of Functional Hepatic Venous Outflow Obstruction on Perioperative Outcome Following Live Donor Liver Transplantation (Experimental and Clinical Transplantation- 2018 Jan 22. Doi: 10.6002/Ect.2017.0138.)
• Mahansaria Ss, Agrawal N, Arora A, Bihari C, Appukuttan M, Chatopadhyay T K. Ampullary Mixed Adenoneuroendocrine Carcinoma: Surprise Histology, Familiar Management. Int J Surg Pathol. 2017; 25(7): 585-591
• Appukuttan M Et Al, Functional Hepatic Venous Outflow and Its Correlation With Early Graft Function In Partial Liver Transplantation (Hpb 18; E556. Doi:10.1016/J. Hpb.2016.03.485)
• Appukuttan M Et Al. Evaluation Of Post Hepatectomy Portal Venous Pressure And Its Effect On Outcome After Major Hepatic Resection In non-cirrhotic liver (Hpb 18; E148. Doi: 10.1016/J.Hpb.2016.02.351)
• Nairv V,Appukuttan M,Narayan Kv,Jayakumar Tk. Brucellosis After Cardiac Transplantation- -Annals Of Thoracic Surgery- Annals -18-00867
• Mahansaria Ss, Seshadri Ak, Appukuttan M, Aggarwal N, Arora A, Bharathy Kgb, Kumar S, Chattopadhyay Tk. Unmasking Of Myeloproliferative Disorder In A Patient With Ehpvo Following Psrs. Tropical Gastroenterology 2014 Suppl
• Seshadri Ak, Mahansaria Ss, Appukuttan M, Aggarwal N, Arora A, Bharathy Kgb, Kumar S, Chattopadhyay Tk. The Outcome of Bilio-Enteric Anastomosis In Cirrhotics. Tropical Gastroenterology 2014 Suppl
• Arora, N. Agrawal, K. S. Arvind, A. Murali, C. Bihari, A. Arora, V. Pamecha, T. K. Chattopadhyay. Myriads Of Isolated Igg4 Cholangiopathy Masquerading As Biliary Malignancies. Hpb 2015, 17 (Suppl. S2), 25–266
• Appukuttan M, Seshadri Ak, Mahansaria Ss, Aggarwal N, Arora A, Bharathy Kgb, Kumar S, Pamecha V, Bihari C, Sarin Sk, Chattopadhyay Tk. Isolated Igg4 Related Sclerosing Cholangitis: A Retrospective Analysis from A High-Volume Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital. Tropical Gastroenterology 2014 Suppl
• Evaluation Of Endotoxemia In Liver Transplant Recipients And Its Effect On Early Graft Function. (Under The Process Of publication)

Achievements / awards

• Best outgoing student in General Surgery in MBBS – Gold medal (Dr Jaikumar Memorial award)
• First Indian Gastro and HPB surgeon to hold European Board Fellowship degree in Surgical Oncology (with special expertise in sub-specialties- HPB Surgery and Gastro/Colorectal Surgery) – conferred by the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO). Only Indian HPB/Gastro surgeon to hold this degree in Surgical Oncology.
• One of the few Indian trained surgeons to hold the European Board Fellowship degree (FEBS) in General surgery
  One of the few Indian Transplant surgeons to hold the European Board Degree (FEBS) in Multi-visceral retrieval and Transplant surgery.
• Short term multi-visceral Organ transplant training in University Hospital Network (UHN) – Toronto University- Canada (Largest Multi-visceral transplant Unit in North America, under Dr David Grant who did the world’s First Combined Liver and Intestinal Transplantation)
• First Indian trained transplant surgeon to get eligibility for training in UHN, Toronto University.
• Training in Multi-visceral cadaver retrieval and Donor optimization – Leiden University, Netherlands (under European Society of Organ Transplantation)
• First Transplant surgeon in Central Travancore region of Kerala state to do Live donor Liver Transplantation successfully (2019, March 12) in a mission hospital (Caritas Hospital), in a sub urban non metro township- Kottayam
• First Liver surgeon to do pediatric liver tumor resection in central Travancore (2020) – started pediatric liver surgery program at Caritas Hospital
• Started a new HPB and Gastro surgery/Gastro-Onco-surgery center at central Travancore region of Kerala at a mission hospital – with a dedicated liver unit.
• First Prize Poster Presentation- IASGCon2014-(Bilary) Bursery Award
• Second Prize In National Level Quiz- APASL Summer Course ILBS-2015
• First Prize National Level Quiz Competition- In CME- Perspectives In HPB Surgery And LT- ILBS-2013
• Presented papers and posters in national and international conferences with award winning presentations.
• Won prizes in quizzes conducted at various conferences (General surgery/gastro surgery/HPB surgery conferences- national level/state level)

Fellowships

National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
Associate Fellow of American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Fellow Of Association Surgeons of India (FAIS)
Fellow Of Minimal Access Surgeons (FMAS)
Fellow Of European Board of Surgeons – Surgical Oncology (FEBS)
Fellow Of European Board of Surgeons- General Surgery (FEBS)
Fellow Of European Board of Surgeons- Transplant Surgery (FEBS)
Fellow Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (FIAGES)
Fellow Of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery – Colorectal Surgery -(FALS)
Diploma In Minimal Access Surgery- HPB Surgery-(DMAS)

Professional Membership And Affiliations

Indian Medical Association
European Society of Organ Transplantation
European Board of Surgeons
International Liver Transplantation Society
American College of Surgeons
Asian Pacific Association For The Study of Liver
European Society of Surgical Oncology
International Society of Liver Surgeons
International Living Donor Liver Transplantation Group
Association Surgeons of India
Association of Surgical Gastroenterologists Of India
Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons
Indian Association of Surgical Oncology
Kerala Association of Surgical Oncologists

Achievements and expertise

• Ovarian Cancer, Utrine, Vulvar, Vaginal , Peritoneal Cancer, Cervical Cancer, HIPEC, PIPAC, Colposcopy, treatment of Precancerous vulvar, Vaginal and Cervical Lessions.
• Trial blazer award from KFOG
• Lot of Publications in  receutant topics in Pioneer reviewed Journals.
• Speaker in National & State Conferences.

Achievements and expertise

• Former Medical officer- Aravind Eye Hospital (Coimbatore).
• Former Consultant Ophthalmologist – Vasan Eye Care Hospital.
• Fellowship in Glaucoma management.
• Fellowship in Laser and Medical Management of Retinal disorders (Diabetic retinopathy).
• Former Trainer at AEN for national and international trainees, in cataract Surgery.

Achievements and expertise

• Specialist Surgeon in arthroplasty, arthroscopy and special surgeries.
• More than 2000 Joint Replacement Surgeries and arthroscopy procedures.
• State Vice President Kerala orthopaedic association.
• Deepika Newspaper Award for Medical excellence 2023.
• Pope John Paul II Medical Excellence award 2020.
• Co- author of the book – “Thank DOG” Published by ivory publishers Thrissur.
• Faculty in various State & National Orthopaedic conferences.

Achievements and expertise

• Special Interest in Joint Replacement and Arthroscopic Surgeries.

Dr K. T. George is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in the Department of Orthopaedics with 6 years of experience. He holds an M.B.B.S. and MS in Orthopaedics, providing expert care in the diagnosis and treatment of various bone and joint disorders.

Dr. Jose George is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in the Department of Orthopaedics with 10 years of clinical experience. He holds qualifications including M.B.B.S., MS, and DNB in Orthopaedics, offering comprehensive care for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Achievements and expertise

• Paediatric advanced life support and Neonatal advanced life support trained.

Areas of interest

• Paediatric Asthma
• Nutrition
• Vaccination.

Achievements and expertise

• Was the secretary of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics Pathanamthitta for 2 consecutive years.

Areas Of interest

• Paediatric Gastroenterology and Pulmonology.

Dr. Midhila M is a Consultant Paediatrician in the Department of Paediatrics with 4 years and 6 months of clinical experience. She holds qualifications including M.B.B.S. and MD in Paediatrics, providing comprehensive care for children across various age groups.

Achievements and expertise – Mainly dealing with

• Hematology
• Cytology
• Histopathology

Achievements and expertise

After completing MBBS from Govt. Medical college, Trivandrum did MD Pathology in Govt. Medical college, Kottayam and completed 1 year senior residency. Joined Velankanni Matha hospital Pvt. Ltd as blood bank medical officer in 2017 later started pathology department there and worked as BBMO and consultant pathologist for 7 years. Joined SHMC in August 2024 and started Pathology department here. Presently working as consultant pathologist and blood bank medical officer in SH Medical Centre

Achievements and expertise

Academic achievement

• Published a study “Association of waist hip ratio and severity of osteoarthritis of knee in females” in Indian Journal of applied research as author.

Professional Expertise

• Trained in interventions for – tender point and intra articular injections, nerve blocks, botox injection and PRP injections.
• NCS/EMG studies and cystometrogram studies assessment.
• Trained in orthotic and prosthetic prescription and assessment.
• Disability evaluation.

Achievements and expertise

• Resource person- Presented Papers in various conferences
• Manual Therapist
• Pilate Trainer
• Expertise in Kinesio tapping
• Biomechanical correction
• Ergonomic Trainer

Dr Ajitta Mariya Saji is a Physiotherapist in the Department of Physiotherapy with over 2 years and 3 months of experience at SH Medical Centre. She holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) degree and is skilled in providing comprehensive rehabilitation and therapeutic care for a variety of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.

Achievements and expertise

• Multiple Publications in national Journals
• Reviewer Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery

Expertise

• General Plastic Surgery
• Congenital Anomaly Correction
• Burn Management
• Hand Surgery
• Trauma Surgery

Achievements and expertise

• Hand Surgery
• Reconstructive Surgery
• AV Fistula Creation
• Aesthetic Surgery

Achievements and expertise

• Rajiv Gandhi University Gold Medal for Postgraduate (DPM) examination
• Best Poster award at international Neuropsychiatry Conference (2019)
• Conducted a symposium on ADHD at National Child Psychiatry Conference (2023)

   Areas of Interest

• Child and adolescent Psychiatry
• Anxiety disorders
• Mood disorders
• Neuropsychiatry

Achievements and expertise

Area of expertise

• Bronchoscopy
• Thoracoscopy
• Sleep Medicine
• Critical Care

Posts Held

• Treasurer IMA Kottayam
• APCCM – Past Governing Council Member
• Joint Organising Secreatary- PULMOCON 2018/2025
• Faculty at PULMOCON 2023 2024
• Faculty at NAPCON 2023 2024

Achievements and expertise

• Have Presented Poster in prestigious European Respiratory Society International Conference conducted in Milan Italy in 2023
• Publication in Indian Journal of respiratory Medicine
• Faculty in Futura Pneumonologica Conducted by APCCM in 2024.
• Participated in pulmo-360 Conference conducted by Harvard Medical School in April2025.

Areas of Expertise

• Sleep Study
• Bronchoscopy
• Medical Thoracoscopy
• Pleural Procedures
• Allergy and Asthma

Achievements and expertise

• Best poster Vasculitis- IRACON, 2023
• NEET-SS-2021, Rank 2 (Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology) (Marks- 325/400, tied with Rank 1)
• INI-SS- Nov 2021, Rank 3 (Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology)
• AIIMS-SS- April 2021, Rank 1 (Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology)
• Selected to represent India, by ACP-India Chapter (2020)
• NEET-PG- Jan 2018, Rank 34
• AIIMS-PG- Nov 2017, Rank 38
• Winner of Professor Ramachandra Memorial Gold medal Exam (Pathology), 2015
• All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT) 2011, Rank 8

Achievements and expertise

• 3^rd Rank in MCH- Urology , KUHS University

 Areas of Expertise

1. Endourology

• Stone Diseases
• Prostate Diseases

2. Uro-Oncology

Cancers of

• Kidney
• Bladder
• Prostate
• Testis
• Penis

3. Andrology and infertility
4. Reconstructive Urology

• Congenital Diseases- PUJO etc.
• Urethral Stricture Diseases

5. Female Urology- Stress Urinary Incontinence.

Years of experience

• Medical Officer in Department of General Surgery St. Joseph’s Hospital, Thrissur
• Junior Consultant Department of General Surgery Daya General Hospital & Speciality Surgical Centre, Thrissur
• Lecturer in Department of General Surgery Government Medical College,Thrissur
• Senior Resident in Department of Urology Govt. Medical College, Kottayam