Dr. Reju Joseph Thomas
Dr. Reju Joseph Thomas
- Hon Senior Consultant
- Pediatric Surgery
- KIMSHEALTH, P.B.No.1, Anayara P.O, Trivandrum – 695029, Kerala, India
- KIMSHEALTH Hospital Kollam Sithara Jn. Kottiyam P.O., Kollam Kerala - 691 571
- KIMS Nagercoil, Behind Arulanandh Floorings, TVM Main Road, Chunkankadai, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu 629003
Work Experience
Total Years of Experience : 34 Years
- Govt Medical College Thrissur (1997-1999)
- Children’s Hospital Westmead, NSW, Australia (1999-2001 and 2013)
- Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, London and Edinburgh (2001-2003)
- KIMS Trivandrum (2003-2008
- CMC Vellore (1995-1997 then 2008-2017) (as Professor 2014 to 2017)
- Aster Medcity Kochi (2018)
- Rajagiri Hospital Aluva (2019)
Area of Expertise
- Paediatric Urology
- Paediatric Minimal Access Surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery for Hydronephrosis, Splenectomy and Partial Splenectomy, Gall bladder stones, Choledochal cyst, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Undescended testis, Ovarian torsion and Appendicitis
- Single stage surgeries for Hypospadias, Hirschsprung’s disease (without colostomy)
- Thoracoscopic repair of Diaphragmatic hernia, Eventration diaphragm and Oesophageal atresia
- Urinary Incontinence, Bedwetting, Vesicoureteric Reflux
- Ureteroureteric anastomosis for Dupleix kidney with Ectopic Ureter instead of Nephrectomy
Education
- MBBS
- MS Gen Surg
- FRCS
- DNB Gen Surg
- MCh Paed Surg
- DNB Paed Surg
- Masters in Minimal Access Surgery
- MBA Hospital Management
- Robotic Surgery
- Advanced Healthcare Management Program
- Certified Professional for Quality Implementation in Healthcare (CPQIH)
Membership
- Indian Medical Association
- Association of Surgeons of India
- Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons
- Indian Academy of Pediatrics
- International Pediatric Endosurgery Group
- Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
- Pediatric Endoscopic Surgeons of India
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
- Member National Academy of Medical Sciences, India
Awards
- Dr Nair Memorial Prize for General Surgery For MBBS Madras University 1986
- Travel Fellowship of Royal College Surgeon Edinburgh 2001
Other Certifications
- Masters in Minimal Access Surgery 2003
- Fellowship in Robotic Surgery 2016 & 2018
- MBA Healthcare (Annamalai) 2012
- AHMP (ISB) 2018
- CPQIH Advanced 2018
Research and Publication
- A reusable vein pick for venous cutdown cannulation in children – published.
- A portable insufflator for safe controlled reduction of intussusception using air enema -
- Anal ring retractor for use in endoanal pull through
- A side viewing proctoscope for rectal surgery in children
Languages Known
- English, Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi
Timing
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Not Available | 8.30 AM - 12.50 PM | Not Available | 8.30 AM - 12.50 PM | Not Available | 8.30 AM - 12.50 PM | Not Available |
