Overview
Dr. Harish Kumar is a highly esteemed Professor and Head of the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Podiatry Surgery at Amrita Hospital Kochi. With extensive training and experience in India and the United Kingdom, Dr. Harish Kumar has been a key figure in establishing and advancing the department's comprehensive care services in endocrinology and diabetes. Since joining Amrita Hospital in 1999, He has spearheaded the development of specialized clinics and educational programs, significantly contributing to the field through clinical practice and research.
Area of Expertise
- Endocrinology and Diabetes Management
- Podiatry and Diabetic Foot Care
- Thyroid and Pituitary Disorders
- Metabolic Bone Diseases
- Clinical Research in Endocrinology
Qualification
MBBS
Govt. Trivandrum Medical College (1986)
PLAB
(1993)
USMLE (Part 1 & 2)
(1995)
MRCP
England (1996)
Languages Known
- English
- Malayalam
- 1999
Professor and Head, Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes
Amrita Hospital, Kochi (1999-Present)
- 1998
Clinical Research Fellow in Endocrinology
University Hospital, Birmingham (1998-1999)
- 1997
Specialist Registrar in Diabetes & Endocrinology
Good Hope Hospital, Birmingham (1997-1998)
- 1996
Post Membership Training in Diabetes and Endocrinology
Princess Royal Hospital, Telford (1996-1997)
- 1998
Specialist Registrar in Diabetes and Endocrinology
New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton (1998)
- 1995
Senior House Officer in Chest Medicine and Gastroenterology
Princess Royal Hospital, Telford (1995-1996)
- 1994
Senior House Officer in Rheumatology, Metabolic Bone Diseases, Geriatrics, and Nephrology
Wrexham Malelor Hospital and Wrexham & Robert Jones Agnes Hunt Hospital, Oswestry (1994-1995)
Awards and Recognitions
• Secretary of the Indian Thyroid Society (ITS)
• Editor of the Journal of Thyroid Research and Practice
• Established Amrita Diabetes Welfare Association (ADWA) with over 4,000 members
• Produced educational documentaries on Diabetes and Diabetic foot care
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