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Dr. P G Balagopal

Dr. P G BALAGOPAL

Director & HOD, Surgical Oncology

MBBS,MS,MCh,MHPH

  • SPECIALITY

    Surgery

    Head and Neck

    Thyroid

    Anterior Skull Base

    Sacrum

    Reconstructive Surgery

  • HOSPITAL

    CCRC, RCC, NIMHANS, DHS Kerala

  • LANGUAGES

    English, Malayalam

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Overview

A passionate innovator and multi-skilled cancer specialist with 22+ years of rich and extensive experience in hospital administration and cancer care treatment. I also acted as a catalyst for innovation in the field of modern cancer treatment technologies with a clear understanding of patient needs. I always look for a challenging broad role that enables me to showcase the most advanced medical expertise, nationally and internationally, along with my administrative and leadership skills, with potential for both professional and personal advancement.

Education & Experience

  • 2017 – present:

    • Advanced PG Diploma in Medical Bioethics and Research,CUSAT, Kochi

    • Director in charge of Cochin Cancer Research Centre Kalamassery – May 2021 to till date
    • Superintendent of Cochin Cancer Research Centre Kalamassery – Feb 2017 to till date
    • Nodal Officer of CCRC – June 2021 to till date
  • 2001 – 2017:

    • MHPH (Public Health),Annamalai University,Tamilnadu, India.

    • Additional Professor,Division of Surgical Oncology at RCC,Thiruvananthapuram – July 2012 – Feb 2017
    • Associate Professor,Division of Surgical Oncology at RCC,Thiruvananthapuram – July 2008 – June 2012
    • Assistant Professor,Division of Surgical Oncology at RCC,Thiruvananthapuram – July 2004 – June 2008
    • Lecturer in Surgical Oncology at Regional Cancer Centre,Thiruvananthapuram – Mar 2001 – July 2004
  • 2000 – 2006:

    • Certificate Course in Pain and Palliative Care, RCC,Thiruvananthapuram, India.

    • MCh (Neurosurgery),University of Kerala,Thiruvananthapuram, India.
    • Assistant Surgeon, Dept. of Health Services,Govt. of Kerala – Aug 2000 – Feb 2001
    • Senior Resident, Dept.of Nuero Surgery at NIMHANS,Banglore – May 2001 – Nov 2001
  • 1991 – 1998:

    • MS (General Surgery),University of Kerala,Thiruvananthapuram, India.

    • MBBS,University of Kerala,Thiruvananthapuram, India
    • Assistant Surgeon, Dept. of Health Services,Govt. of Kerala – Nov 1997 – July 1998
    • Senior Research Fellow, Dept. of Medical Gastroenterology, Govt Medical College,Thiruvananthapuram – Oct 1991- June 1994

Honors & Awards

  • Best Doctor award by IMA, 2021
  • Science Literature Award by Govt. of Kerala in, 2007
  • P Kesavadev award for Excellence in Health Education and Campaign in, 2015

 

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