Other Orthopedic Surgeries

Dr. Murukan Babu, Senior Orthopedic Surgeon at Rajagiri Hospital, brings nearly three decades of excellence in arthroplasty and arthroscopy. With over 5,000 successful joint replacement and 7,000 arthroscopy surgeries, he is widely respected for his surgical precision, compassion, and patient-centered care — making him a trusted name in orthopedic surgery across Kerala.

A true pillar of the Rajagiri Healthcare family, Dr. Murukan Babu embodies commitment, skill, and compassion. He is a highly accomplished orthopedic surgeon with almost three decades of experience, renowned for his expertise in arthroplasty and arthroscopy. With over 5,000 successful total knee and hip arthroplasty procedures and nearly 7,000 arthroscopy surgeries to his credit, he has earned a reputation for surgical excellence and clinical precision across Kerala’s orthopedic community and the broader public alike. Beyond his remarkable professional achievements, Dr. Murukan Babu is deeply compassionate in his approach, known for his humility and ability to connect sincerely with patients. His calm demeanor and dedication to patient well-being make him not only a trusted surgeon but also a source of comfort and confidence for those under his care.

Awards and Accomplishments
Observership for advanced Knee and Hip Anthroplasty, Tampa General Hospital, Florida. U.S.
Participant of the instructional course of advanced shoulder Arthroscopy at York, United Kingdom
Observer for Knee Replacement surgery, RPAH, Sydney, Australia
Participant of Advanced Knee Arthroscopy course at York, UK
Co-author of Gold Medal Paper at KOACON 2015
Co-author of Best Paper Award at KOACON 2012

Dr. Sujith Thampy is a Senior Consultant Senior Consultant in Orthopedics at Rajagiri Hospital in Aluva, Kerala, with over 10 years of experience in the field.
Professional Experience:
• Registrar: Department of Orthopedics, MIMS Hospital, Kottakkal
• Fellow: Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy, Rajagiri Hospital, Aluva
• Senior Consultant: Department of Orthopedics, Rajagiri Hospital, Aluva
Areas of Expertise:
• Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)
• Arthroscopy (Minimally Invasive Joint Surgery)
• Trauma Management
• General Orthopedics

Dr. Philip K. Thomas is a Senior Consultant in Orthopedics at Rajagiri Hospital in Aluva, Kerala, with extensive experience in the field.
Professional Experience:
• Junior Resident: St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore (2010–2013)
• Senior Resident: St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore (January 2014 – July 2014)
• Senior Resident: Government Medical College, Kottayam (August 2014 – August 2015)
• Consultant: Rajagiri Hospital, Aluva (since August 17, 2015)
Specialties:
• General Orthopedics
• Trauma Management
• Joint Replacement Surgery
• Arthroscopic Surgeries

Dr. Ranjith T.C. is a Senior Consultant in Orthopedics at Rajagiri Hospital in Kochi, Kerala, with over 20 years of clinical experience.
Educational Qualifications:
• MBBS: Medical College, Calicut (Kozhikode)
• D’Orth: Medical College, Trivandrum
• MS (Orth): Medical College, Trivandrum
Professional Experience:
• Former Clinical Professor: Department of Orthopedics, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
• Volunteer Surgeon: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Specialized Training:
• Clinical Fellow: Ilizarov Techniques, Centre for Ilizarov Techniques, Chaudhary Trust Hospital, Akola, Maharashtra, India (January 2005 – July 2005)
• Fellowship: Pediatric Orthopedics and Ilizarov Techniques, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal
Areas of Expertise:
• Ilizarov Technique
• Pediatric Orthopedics
• Deformity Correction
• Fracture Acetabulum and Complex Limb Trauma
• Arthroscopic Surgeries of Knee and Shoulder
• Total Joint Arthroplasty of Knee, Hip, and Shoulder

Dr. Renjith K. R. is a distinguished Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Aster Medcity in Kochi, Kerala, with over 13 years of experience in the field. He is renowned for his academic excellence and research contributions.
Dr. Renjith K R is a well-trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon widely recognized for his academic brilliance and research activities. He is a highly skilled Orthopaedician with expertise in neurology, orthopedic spine surgery, pain management, and anesthesia. He specializes in treating a wide range of injuries and conditions related to the spine.
Dr. Renjith has published articles in numerous international publications. He has received various accolades for his performance at multiple conferences as well. He was also involved in the recent Kerala Orthopedic Association annual conference 2021 as a faculty in the Spine session.

Dr. Vijaya Mohan S is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgeries, with over 18 years of experience.
Dr. Vijay Mohan, an expert in Joint Reconstruction specializes in Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery. Trained in Europe, Thailand, and India, he is adept at advanced robotic orthopaedic procedures. His areas of interest include arthroscopy and complex trauma involving the lower limb. He has completed a Fellowship in Arthroplasty from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Kochi where he has also worked as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and an Associate Professor. Counted among the highly-ranked surgeons in primary and revision joint replacement, he is skilled in computer navigation and patient-specific knee replacement. He has earned a Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) in Orthopaedics, a Diploma in Orthopaedics (D Ortho), and an MBBS degree from Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram. He worked at Lourdes Hospital and Government Medical College in Kochi; Bishop Benziger Hospital, Kollam; and Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram before joining the Centre of Excellence in Orthopaedics at Aster Medcity. A qualified Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) provider, Dr. Vijaya is a keen trainer of arthroplasty and arthroscopy skills. He has been invited as faculty to various national and international conferences for presentations and live surgery demonstrations.

MBBS, FRCS(Tr&Ortho), Dip Sports Med(UK), MSc (Ortho), FICS, CCT (UK)
Dr. Vinod Kumar P is a distinguished Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Shoulder, Elbow, Knee issues, and Sports Orthopaedics at Aster Medcity in Kochi, Kerala. With over 20 years of experience, he has honed his expertise through advanced training at prestigious institutions, including the Nottingham Shoulder & Elbow Unit.
Qualifications:
• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
• MSc in Orthopaedics
• FRCS (Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons) in Trauma & Orthopaedics
• Diploma in Sports & Exercise Medicine
Professional Experience:
• Consultant at Aster Medcity, Kochi
• Consultant at Apollo-Adlux Hospital, Angamaly, Kerala
• Consultant at NMC Royal Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Consultant at St. Helens & Knowsley Hospitals NHS Trust, UK
Areas of Expertise:
• Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
• Sports Injury Management
• Arthroscopic Procedures
• Ligament and Meniscal Injuries of the Knee

Dr. Rajesh V. Pillai is a Consultant specializing in Orthopedics and Trauma at KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum, with over 15 years of experience in the field. Dr. Pillai has contributed to patient education through various platforms, including discussions on knee replacement procedures.
Qualifications:
• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
• D.Ortho (Diploma in Orthopedics)
• DNB (Diplomate of National Board) in Orthopedics
• Fellowship in Joint Replacement
Professional Experience:
• Consultant at KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum
• Faculty for AO Trauma Basic Course
• Faculty for Joint Replacements DePuy Synthes
Areas of Expertise:
• Trauma Management
• Joint Replacement Surgeries
• Arthroscopy

Dr. Ranjith Unnikrishnan is a distinguished Consultant Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon at KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum, with over 24 years of experience in the field. Dr. Unnikrishnan has a strong commitment to patient education and has contributed to various health information platforms, providing insights into spinal trauma and endoscopic spine surgery.
Qualifications:
• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
• Diploma in Orthopaedics
• MS – Orthopaedics
• DNB (Diplomate of National Board) in Orthopaedics
• F.C.P.S (Fellow of the College of Physicians and Surgeons) in Orthopaedics (Korea)
• Fellowship in Spine Surgery (Japan)
Professional Experience:
• Senior Consultant & Group Coordinator at KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum
• Consultant at various hospitals in the UK
• Consultant at KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum
Areas of Expertise:
• Spine Surgery
• Orthopedic Trauma
• Musculoskeletal Cancer Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Dr. Muhammed Nazeer is a Senior Consultant and Group Coordinator specializing in Orthopedics and Trauma at KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum. Dr. Nazeer has performed over 20,000 surgeries in 23 years, specializing in joint replacement surgeries, pediatric orthopaedics, and arthroscopy.
Qualifications:
• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
• MS – Orthopaedics
• Fellowship in Orthopaedics & Trauma from the Royal College of Surgeons, UK
• Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedics from the United Kingdom
• Fellowship in Arthroplasty from Switzerland
• Fellowship in Arthroscopy from the United Kingdom
Professional Experience:
• Senior Consultant & Group Coordinator at KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum
• Consultant at various hospitals in the UK
• Consultant at KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum
Areas of Expertise:
• Joint Replacement Surgeries
• Pediatric Orthopaedics
• Arthroscopy
• Management of Complicated Fractures