Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute, Thrissur, Kerala, India 680005
Email: pradeoth@gmail.com | Phone: +91 9048935409

Professional Summary

Plastic and reconstructive surgeon with 15+ years of clinical and academic experience in hand surgery, burns, microsurgery, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Research focus on hyperbaric medicine and its role in molecular wound healing for burns, trauma, and reconstructive surgery.

Education

• M.Ch. Plastic Surgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai, 2009
• MS General Surgery, PGIMER, Chandigarh, 2006
• MBBS, Madurai Medical College, Madurai, 2001

Current Position

• Professor & Head, Dept. of Plastic Surgery, Burns & Hyperbaric Medicine, Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute, Thrissur
• Ph.D. Guide, Kerala University of Health Sciences
• Adjunct Faculty, Jubilee Centre for Medical Research

Key Skills

• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in burns and trauma wound management
• Hand surgery, microsurgery, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery

Experience

• 2019–Present: Head & Professor, Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur
• 2016–2019: Associate Professor, Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur
• 2015–2016: Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Bahrain Defence Force Royal Medical Services

Selected Publications

• 30+ peer-reviewed papers on hyperbaric oxygen therapy, burns, trauma, and reconstructive flaps.
• Recent publications: The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia (2025), Indian Journal of Burns (2023–2025), Plastic and Aesthetic Research (2014–2016).
• Principal Investigator: Institutional project on infrared thermography and hyperbaric therapy in burn wounds.

Memberships

• Executive Member, Asia-Pacific Undersea Hyperbaric Medicine Society Member
• American College of Hyperbaric Medicine
• Hyperbaric Society of India Member
• Association of Plastic Surgeons of India
• Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand
• 7 other national/international societies

Tyler was born with Cerebral Palsy. a condition in which the prognosis usually involves a wheelchair, mental retardation, blindness and seizures. Through his faith in Jesus Christ, Tyler has never let any medical diagnosis, statistic or the negative attitudes of others stop him from dreaming and achieving his goals. Tyler attended medical school and achieved a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. He strives to be a doctor who gives hope to patients, instead of worst case scenarios.

Tyler passion is pediatrics and he inspires both the child and their parents to realize that all things are possible. As Tyler says, "People say no and God says yes!" Tyler has been featured on the 700 Club, The God Squad, Hour of Power and The Helpline. As a speaker, Tyler is able to motivate people of all ages to move past barriers in their lives and develop renewed hope through the power of Christ.

• Specialties: Pediatrics, Hyperbaric Medicine
• Motivational Speaking
• Education, Hyperbaric Technologist Course

When Dr. Rajesh Kesavan started his podiatry practice in 2005, he was the first and only podiatrist in Chennai. He pioneered podiatry field of medicine and has written a number of papers and trained other doctors in the field of Podiatry.

Early Career

Born in a middle class family on March 11, 1974, Dr. RK is a soft spoken man who excelled in his school education. He did his initial schooling in St. Peters School in Royapuram, Chennai where he ranked school first in his 10th examinations. Later, doing his high school in KC Nadar School in Washermanpet, Chennai, he got selected to pursue his MBBS in Stanley Medical College, Chennai.

College Education

• 1991 - 1997 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, India
• 1997 - 2000 Master of Surgery (General Surgery) Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, India
• 2004 - 2005 Fellowship in Podiatric Surgery Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, India

Dr. RK got inspired to specialise in Podiatry when he attended a conference in Jaipur conducted by Prof. Arun Bal in 2003. He reached out to Prof. Arun Bal and did a fellowship under him in Podiatric Surgery with special emphasis on Diabetic Foot Surgery. He started his practice as a Podiatrist in 2005 in Kumaran Hospital, Kilpauk, Chennai. He was the first doctor to practise as a Podiatrist in Tamil Nadu.

Introduction

Dr. Arun Bal, Director of Diabetic Foot Surgery at S. L. Raheja Hospital - A Fortis Associate, Mumbai, is a highly esteemed medical professional with an illustrious career spanning over four decades. Dr Arun Bal is one of the best diabetic foot surgeon/podiatrist in Mumbai, India. He holds MBBS & MS (General Surgery) from the University of Mumbai, earned in 1977, and furthered his academic pursuits with a Ph.D. in Political Science focusing on ""Healthcare as a Human Right"" in 2005.

Dr. Arun Bal has been at the forefront of diabetic foot surgery since 1986, showcasing unparalleled expertise and dedication in this specialized field. His leadership extends to various significant roles, including his tenure as the Ex Editor of the Indian Journal of Medical Ethics and his service as the Ex Convener of the Ethics Committee at the Medical Council of India from 2010 to 2013.

Dr. Arun Bal's commitment to healthcare advocacy is evident through his presidency of the Association for Consumer Action on Safety & Health (ACASH). He is Founder president & Patron of Diabetic Foot Society of India. Internationally, he is Ex Secretary of the International Association of Diabetic Foot Surgeons in Denmark and he served as the Vice President of the International Surgical Society for Limb Salvage. He is Chief Patron of Podiatry Surgical Society.

Dr. Arun Bal's contributions have been widely recognized, including the prestigious Annual Prize and Oration by Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, USA, for his major contributions to diabetic limb salvage in 2019. Dr. Arun Bal has been at the forefront of diabetic foot surgery since 1986, showcasing unparalleled expertise and dedication in this specialized field.

His leadership extends to various significant roles, including his tenure as the Ex Editor of the Indian Journal of Medical Ethics and his service as the Ex Convener of the Ethics Committee at the Medical Council of India from 2010 to 2013. He is currently only member from Asia on Expert Panel for Charcot Foot Guidelines of International working Group on Charcot Foot (IWGDF).

Educational Qualifications

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), Ph.D (Political Science)

Areas of Expertise:

• Diabetic Foot Surgery
• TCPO2
• Rehabilitative Foot Surgeries