Dr. Simna L
Dr. Simna L
- Consultant
- Gastroenterology
- KIMSHEALTH, P.B.No.1, Anayara P.O, Trivandrum – 695029, Kerala, India
- LMP Towers, Ground Floor & 1st Floor, Pattom Kowdiar Rd, Near Supreme Bakers, Kuravankonam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695003

Work Experience
- Worked at Vijaya Hospital, Kottarakkara (December 2020 to August 2023)
- Worked at Lifeline Hospital, Adoor (April 2024 to November 2024)

Area of Expertise
- Gastrointestinal Therapeutic procedures like Esophageal Variceal Ligation
- Esophageal Dilatation
- Esophageal Sems
- Fundal Variceal Glue Injection
- Ulcer Bleeding Management
- APCs Duodenal dilatation
- Duodenal Sems
- Polypectomy
- Colonic dilatation
- Colonic Sems
- Foreign body removal

Education
- MBBS (Trivandrum Medical College, 2004- 2010)
- MD Pediatrics (SAT, Trivandrum Medical College, 2012-2015)
- DNB Pediatrics (National Board, 2015)
- DM Medical Gastroenterology(Trivandrum Medical College, 2017-2020)

Membership
- Indian Academy of Pediatrics
- Indian Society of Gastroenterology

Awards
- First Gastroenterologist from Government Medical colleges in Kerala to receive Young investigator award in APASL 2021{Asian Pacific Association for study of liver}.
- Third rank holder in DM MEDICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY KUHS exam, 2020.
- Participated in AIG ENDOSCOPY MASTERCLASS at AIG, Hyderabad in April 2022.
- Selected for poster presentation in EASL (European Association for study of liver) annual conference 2020.
- Selected for oral presentation in APDW (Asia Pacific Digestive Week ), Kolkata 2019.
- Recipient of Mrs Padmanabhan Memorial medal for best PG student in Pediatrics, Government Medical College, Trivandrum, 2015.
- Recipient of Prof. Dr. N Sati Memorial gold medal for best outgoing M.D Pediatrics, Government Medical College, Trivandrum, 2015.
- Recipient of Ommini Channar gold medal for obtaining highest marks in Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Trivandrum, 2008.
- Received scholarship by Dr Shashidharan of 1972 batch of Trivandrum Medical College for securing highest marks in III Professional MBBS examination, 2008.
- Recipient of Dr R Malathy Amma Memorial Prize for obtaining highest marks in Physiology in First MBBS Kerala University Exam, 2005.
- Recipient of Sabu Memorial Endowment Cash Prize for obtaining highest marks in First MBBS Kerala University Exam, 2005.
- Recipient of C.R. Kesavan Vaidyan Sashtyabdapoorthi Memorial Gold Medal for best outgoing student of First MBBS,Government Medical College, Trivandrum, 2005.
- Recipient of Dr Sheena Elizabeth Alexander Memorial Endowment for best outgoing student of First MBBS,Government Medical College, Trivandrum, 2005.

Research and Publication
- Quality of life, caregiver burden and mental health disorders in primary care givers of patients with cirrhosis, Liver International, July 2020, co-author
- The coagulation profile of children admitted with dengue fever and correlation with clinical severity, International Journal Of Contemporary Pediatrics, November 2017, co-author
- Clinical profile of dengue infection in a tertiary care hospital, Indian Journal of Child Health, co-author

Languages Known
- English
- Malayalam
- Tamil
- Hindi
OP TIMINGS
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM (Alternate - Kuravankonam) | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM | 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM | Not Available | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM | Not Available |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Dr. Simna L's designation is Consultant, in the Department of Gastroenterology, at KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum and KIMSHEALTH Medical Centre, Kuravankonam.
Dr. Simna L consults at KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum and KIMSHEALTH Medical Centre, Kuravankonam.
The areas of expertise listed for Dr. Simna L are: Gastrointestinal Therapeutic procedures like Esophageal Variceal Ligation, Esophageal Dilatation, Esophageal SEMS, Fundal Variceal Glue Injection, Ulcer Bleeding Management, APCs Duodenal dilatation.
Appointments can be requested through the KIMSHEALTH website or by contacting the hospital.
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