Dr. M.V. Joseph Joy
MBBS from Stanley Medical College in 1974.
MD from JIPMER in 1979.
DM (Cardiology) from Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram in 1985.
Assignments
1985–1992 : Academic Staff, Associate Professor in cardiology, Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram.
1992–1999 : Consultant Specialist, Pediatric Cardiology, Royal Hospital Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman
1999–2006 : Consultant Cardiologist, Trichur Heart Hospital
2006–2008 : Consultant Cardiologist, Al Hayat Cardiac Clinic, Sultanate of Oman
From 2008 : Consultant Cardiologist, Paalana Hospital
Publications
12 papers in International Journals
13 papers in National Journals
Research
Congenital Heart Disease Pathology Studies at Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST)
Dr. Lejo Issac John
M.B.B.S.
M.D. (General Medicine)
Diploma in Diabetology
Masters in Diabetology
Dr. Jobi Paul
M.B.B.S.
M.D. (General Medicine)
PGDHSc (Diabetology)
Dr. A.R. Kannan, MBBS, MS
MBBS from Stanley Medical College, Madras (1982–1987)
Resident in Surgery – Carithas Hospital, Kottayam (1988–1989)
MS – Madras Medical College, Madras (1989–1991)
Resident in Surgical Oncology – Rai Memorial Cancer Centre, Madras (1991–1992)
General Surgical Practice in Palakkad since 1993
Working in Paalana since 2004
First laparoscopy unit in Palakkad since 2000
Doing all General Surgical, Laparoscopic and Surgical Oncology cases
Nearly 1000 Laparoscopic Surgeries done with minimal complications
Dr. Sajeet Nayar G., MBBS, MS
MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (2003)
MS from Shree Sidhartha Medical College, Tumkur (2008)
Registrar in Dr. Malathi Manipal Hospital, Bangalore (2008–2009)
Resident in Plastic Surgery, St. Johns Hospital, Bangalore
Lecturer in General Surgery in Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore (till August 2010)
Efficient in General Surgical cases
Special interest in Plastic Surgery cases including hand surgery
Dr. Shibu Mathew
M.B.B.S.
M.S.(Ortho)
M.Ch. (Ortho) [American Institute of Medicine]
F.A.G.E.
D.H.A.
Dr. Shibu Mathew is one of the most renowned and busiest Orthopaedic Surgeons in Palakkad District. He has over 12 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. He has been the Head of the Department of Orthopaedics since the inception of Paalana Institute of Medical Sciences. He performs around 150 advanced orthopaedic surgical procedures per month including Joint Replacements, Spinal Instrumentation, and Complex Trauma Reconstruction. Dr. Shibu Mathew has presented multiple clinical papers in national and international conferences.
Dr. Sr. Lucella, MBBS, DGO
MBBS done in 1981
DGO done in 1985
Received award for excellence in Rural Health Care in December 1998
Dr. C. K. Lakshmikutty, MBBS, MD DGO
MBBS in 1989
DGO in 1991
MD in 1992
Dr. Haseena A., MD, DNB
MBBS in 1999
MD (Gynae) in 2003
DNB (Gynae) in 2005
Dr. Mable John
MBBS from MKCG Medical College, Berhampur, Orissa
DGO from Christian Medial College, Ludhiana, Punjab
Worked at Christian Hospital, Berhampur, Orissa which is best known for Obstetric and Neonatal Care along Southern Orissa.
Dr. Sr. Reena Rose, MBBS, MD, (Paed) (On leave)
Dr. K. A. Mohammed Ismail, MBBS, DCH, FCCS
MBBS
DCH
FCCS
Dr. Vidya Ramdas, MBBS, MD (Paed)
MBBS
MD (Paediatrics)
Dr. G. Lakshmi Devi, MBBS, DNB, MRCS, M.Ch. (Paediatric surgery)
Major cases / procedure handled:
Neonatal Surgeries:
Thoracotomies for Tracheo-esophageal fistulas, Congenital lung malformations
Laparotomies for duodenal, jejunal atresias, ano-rectal malformations, bowel gangrenes, etc…
Cystoscopic procedures for obstructive uropathy in newborns.
Paediatric trauma
Paediatric urology (open and endourology)
Surgery for:
hydronephrosis
Ureteric reflux
Hypospadias correction
Surgery for undescended testes
Other congenital and acquired kidney problems
Dr. Sunil Kumar, M.S. MCh. (Neurosurgery)
MBBS
MS (General Surgery)
MCh. (Neurosurgery)
Dr. Faizal S.
MBBS
MS (General Surgery) in 2000
MCh. (Urology) in 2004
DNB (Urology) in 2005
Dr. Sunitha Sunil M.D
MBBS
MD
Dr. Mohan David M.
MBBS from Govt. Medical College, Thrissur (Calicut University) in 1996.
MD (Anaesthesia) from Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala University) in 2001.
DNB (Anaesthesia) in 2001.
Post Doctoral fellowship in Cardiac and Neuroanaesthesia (PDCC) from Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram in 2002.|
9 years of experience, of which 16 months was at Lakeshore Hospital and Research Centre, Kochi
Presently working at Paalana Institute of Medical Sciences for the last 6 years.
Started ATTC (Anaesthesia Technology Training Course) at Paalana Institute of Medical Sciences in 2007.
Started BACT (Bachelor of Anaesthesia and Critical Care Technology) of IGNOU at Paalana Institute of Medical Sciences in 2009.
Dr. Balakrishnan, MBBS, DA
MBBS from Karnataka Medical College, Hubli in 1994.
DA (Anaesthesia) from Karnataka Medical College, Hubli in 1997
Successfully conducted Anaesthesia in various surgical specialties since 1997.
Worked as Assistant Medical Officer in Cardiology, GKNM Hospital, Coimbatore
Worked in Cardiology, Medical, Neurosurgical and ICUs in KG Hospital Coimbatore as internist and Anaesthesiologist
Presently working in Paalana Hospital as Consultant Anesthesiologist since March 2007
Dr. Brejesh Ravi Varma
MBBS from Govt. Medical College, Thrissur (Calicut University) in 1997.
DA (Diploma in Anaesthesiology) from Govt. Medical College Hospital, Calicut (Calicut University) in 2003.
MD (Anaesthesiology) from Govt. Medical College, Calicut (Calicut University) in 2004.
Worked as a tutor at Govt. Medical College, Calicut for 6 months in Department of Anesthesiology.
Worked as Anaesthesiologist at Modern Hospital, Koottanad, Palakkad (a 150 bedded hospital)
Currently working at Paalana Institute of Medical Sciences for the last 2 years.
Cases handled
Dr. Sreekumar M., MBBS, DA, MD
MBBS from Govt. Medical College, Calicut in 1998 DA and MD (Anaesthesiology) from Govt. Medical College, Kottayam in 2003
Successfully conducted Anaesthesia in various surgical specialities including cardiothoracic surgery over a span of 8 years.
Developed instruments to tackle difficult airways
LMA introducer
Oxygenating bougie
Dr. S.D. Suresh, DLO, MS (ENT)
Microear surgeries
Tympanoplasty
Mastoidectomy
Endoscopic sinus surgery
Other routine Ear, Nose, and Throat surgeries
Dr. Veena Muraleedharan, MBBS, DO, MS (Ophthalmology)
MBBS in 2003 from Govt. Medical College, Calicut
DO from Govt. Medical College, Calicut
MS (Ophthalmology) from Govt. Medical College, Calicut
IOL Surgery Training from Little Flower Hospital, Angamaly
Vision testing; Refraction and spectacle
Prescription; Colour Vision Testing
Contact Lens Clinic
Tonometry, Gonioscopy
A-Scan& Keratometry
Small Incision Cataract Surgery with IOL
Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening
Management of Eye Ailments & Eye Trauma
Other Procedures: Chalazion removal, Pterygium excision, Evisceration, Syringing, LID Suturing, etc…
Dr. Thulika Rohan, MBBS, MD (Dermatology)
Special training undergone
Trained in Cosmetic Surgery from Bangkok (Thailand). Hands on training in Botox, Fillers and others from St. John's Medical College.
Academic papers presented:
Papers presented in Dermatological Club and State and National conferences.
Cases handled:
All dermatological problems
Leprosy
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Psoriasis
Areas of special interest:
Cosmetology and Aesthetic Surgery
Dr. Ajith Chandy Jacob BDS
Dr. Pushparajan, MBBS
MBBS in 1973 from KMC, Manipal. Worked as RMO in various hospitals all over India. Started as Medical Officer of Rural Medical Camps of Paalana from 2001 onwards. Conducted more than 1000 Rural Medical Camps in and around Paalana Hospital.
Dr. Chandran MBBS, DO
Dr. Chandran Parackal is the Chief Medical Officer of Paalana. He was formerly Dy. DHS (NC), Kerala Health Service. He had his MBBS from Calicut Medical College and Diploma in Ophthalmology from Calicut Medical College. He worked in the Kerala Health Service for 28 years as Asst. Surgeon, Civil Surgeon, RMO, Taluk Hospital Superintendent and Dy.DMO. He has got about 32 trainings in different subjects from the Health Services.
Dr. Sugeetha, MBBS
Dr. Saritha, MBBS
