Overview
Dr. P. Kishore is an accomplished plastic surgeon with a distinguished academic background. He obtained his MBBS, MS in General Surgery, and MCh in Plastic Surgery from Government Medical College in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Following the completion of his academic pursuits, he underwent further training in microvascular surgery and served as a consultant plastic surgeon at Specialists Hospital in Kochi. With over 30 years of experience in reconstructive microvascular surgery, cosmetic surgery, and general plastic surgery, Dr. Kishore is recognized for his expertise in limb salvage surgery, peripheral nerve injuries, traumatic brachial plexus injuries, and obstetric brachial plexus injuries.
He has also contributed significantly to the field through his work in reconstructing congenital deformities such as cleft lip, palate, and hand deformities. Additionally, Dr. Kishore has been involved in pioneering efforts as a member of the hand transplant team at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences in Kochi, where the first successful bilateral hand transplant in India was performed. An adept educator, he has shared his knowledge through publications and presentations. Dr. Kishore's diverse skill set, extensive experience, and commitment to advancing the field of plastic surgery make him a valuable asset to any medical institution.
Area of Expertise
- Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction
- Congenital Hand Anomalies
- Limb Salvage Surgeries
- Super Microvascular Surgery for Lymphedema
- Breast Reconstruction
- Cosmetic Surgeries like Rhinoplasty, Breast Reduction/ Augmentation, Liposuction, Abdominoplasty
Languages Knew
- Malayalam
- Tamil
- Hindi
- English
Work Experience
- 30 years of experience in Plastic Surgery
- Senior Residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram ( 1994 to 1996)
- Senior Residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, JIPMER, Pondicherry (1996 to 1997)
- Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Specialists Hospital, Kochi (1997 to 2009)
- Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences from 2009 onwards
Awards and Recognition
1998
Won the best paper award for "Free temporalis fascial flap" in APSI, Kerala chapter in 1998
2004
Kammath Memorial Prize for best poster presentation for "A rare case of arteriovenous fistula" at APSI national conference at Jaipur, November 2004.
2015
Acknowledged, being a member of the team that performed India's first hand transplant on the 13th of January 2015 at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences.
2015
Recognized for the significant role in transforming Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences into a distinguished centre for organ transplantation.
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