
Orthopaedics – Joint replacement & Sports Medicine
BMH Thodupuzha Orthopaedic services are considered one of the best in the entire region. Our Super Speciality Hospital provides world-class treatment for several Orthopaedic ailments and Sports injuries. The division includes a multispecialty group of surgical and clinical doctors who are experts in their respective fields. Some of the treatments include Knee and Shoulder, various Sports injuries, and Arthroscopy. Some of its other specialities include joint replacement and complex fracture management, cartilage transfers, and Arthroscopic ligament reconstructions.
A team of highly skilled and dedicated Orthopaedic Surgeons with extensive experience leads the Hospital’s Orthopaedics & Sports medicine division, who provide excellent pre, intra, and post-operative care for all kinds of patients, who are ably supported by a team of excellent Physiotherapists.
Panel of Doctors
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Dr. O.T George
HOD & Senior Consultant
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Dr. Anil J. Thomas
Senior Consultant
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Dr. Joseph Stephan
Senior Consultant - Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Dr. Alex T Johnson
Associate Consultant
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Dr. Nikhil Joseph Martin
Senior Consultant - Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Dr. Gijo A.J.
Consultant - Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Dr. Christo Jose
Specialist - Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Dr. Ijas Sidheeq
Specialist
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Dr. Santhosh Joseph Mathew
Specialist
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Dr. O.T George
MBBS, D.Ortho, MS (Orthopaedics), Fellowship in Arthroplasty, Shoulder Surgery and Spine Surgery
HOD & Senior Consultant
Dr. O.T George completed his MBBS from Government Medical College Kottayam in 1985. He obtained his MS in Orthopaedics and D.Ortho from Government Medical College, Calicut in 1989. He has also secured Fellowship in arthroplasty from USA, Fellowship in shoulder surgery from South Africa and Fellowship in spine surgery.
Qualifications
- MBBS – Government Medical College, Kottayam (1985)
- MS in Orthopaedics and D.Ortho – Government Medical College, Calicut (1989)
Area of Expertise
- Primary and Complex Arthroplasty of:
- Knee
- Hip
- Shoulder
- Elbow
- Revision Arthroplasty of:
- Knee Joints
- Hip Joints
- Spine Surgeries, including:
- Multilevel Screw Fixation
- Management of Spinal Trauma
- Spinal Scoliosis Correction
- Deformity Correction
- Arthroscopic Surgeries of the Knee, including:
- Primary and Revision Procedures
- Complex Multi-Ligament Reconstructions
- Arthroscopic Surgeries of the Shoulder, including:
- Treatment of Recurrent Dislocation
- Management of Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Pediatric Orthopedic Procedures, including:
- Management of Childhood Trauma
- Correction of Childhood Deformities
- Management of Deformities in Cerebral Palsy
- Complex Trauma Management, including:
- Multiple Joint Fractures
- Spine Fractures
- Pelvis Fractures
- Correction of Failed or Complex Knee and Hip Arthroplasty
Certificates & Fellowships
- Fellowship in Arthroplasty – USA
- Fellowship in Shoulder Surgery – South Africa
- Fellowship in Spine Surgery

Dr. O.T George
HOD & Senior Consultant
OP DAYS AND TIMINGS
- Mon 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tue 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thu 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
WhatsApp Number
9846960123
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Dr. Anil J. Thomas
MBBS, MS (Ortho)
Senior Consultant
Dr. Anil J Thomas is our Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. He Had Done His Orthopaedic Training in Manipal Academy After Completing MBBS From Govt. Medical College Thiruvananthapuram.
AREAS OF INTEREST
He is a highly experienced Surgeon in general Orthopedic, complex Orthopedic trauma, Poly trauma and Joint replacement surgery. His area of special interest are failed Trauma Surgery, Illizarov Limb Reconstruction, Hand Surgery, Pelvic Acetabular Reconstruction, Knee Arthroscopy Primary and Multiple Ligament reconstruction, Shoulder Arthroscopic and repair of Rotator Cuff and Recurrent Dislocation Shoulder, Geriatric Orthopaedic and Osteoporosis, Paediatric Orthopaedic, Foot and Ankle disease and Joint Fusion Surgeries.
Qualifications
- MBBS From Thrissur & Thiruvananthapuram Medical College
- MS (Ortho) From Manipal Accadamy Of Higher Education
- He Has Performed More Than 3000 Major Surgeries And 4500 Minor Surgeries In Orthopaedic In The Past 25 Years. He Has Done Pioneer Work In Mis - Dhs, Poller Blocking Screws Of Tibial Fracture, Triangular Fixator For Proximal Humerus, Orthogonal Plating In Complex Fracture, Encircleage Wiring And Containment In Oblique Fracture, Osteoporosis And Its Treatment, Implant Removal (very Late > 5 Years), Fixation Of Complex Hand And Foot Fracture With Simple K - Wire.
Work Experience
- Resident Surgeon 1994-1996 - Lissie Hospital Ernakulum - 8 Month's
- Junior Consultant 2000-2000 - Vsm Hospital Thattarambalam - 9 Month's
- Junior Consultant 2000-2003 - Little Flower Hospital Angamaly - 3 Years
- Consultant 2003-2013 - St James Hospital Chalakkudy - 9.5 Years
- Senior Consultant 2013-2024 - Baby Memorialhospital Thodupuzha - 11.5 Years

Dr. Anil J. Thomas
Senior Consultant
OP DAYS AND TIMINGS
- Mon 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
- Tue 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
- Wed 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
- Thu 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
- Fri 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
- Sat 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
WhatsApp Number
9846960123
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Dr. Joseph Stephan
MBBS, MS(Ortho)
Senior Consultant - Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Joseph Stephen Chazhikattu is an expert orthopedic surgeon with more than 15 years of experience in the field. His areas of expertise include knee and shoulder arthroscopy, joint replacement surgeries and complex trauma surgeries. Upholding the values of a long lineage of doctors, he has built a reputation for a patient centred approach, providing tailor made treatment plans with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Qualifications
- MBBS: Goverment Medical College, Trivandrum
- MS-Ortho : Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Work Experience
- Assistant Professor Orthopaedics at A.j. Medical College, Mangalore
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Chazhikattu Hospital, Thodupuzha
Paper Presentation
- Outcome analysis of brachial plexus exploration and nerve transfers: a retrospective study. Won first prize at KAOCON,2011- Belgaum

Dr. Joseph Stephan
Senior Consultant - Orthopaedic Surgeon
OP DAYS AND TIMINGS
- Mon 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
-   05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
- Tue 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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- Wed 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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- Thu 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
-   05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
- Fri 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
-   05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
- Sat 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
-   05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
WhatsApp Number
9846960123
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Dr. Alex T Johnson
MBBS, MS(Ortho), MS(Ortho), FNB(Spinesurgery)
Associate Consultant
Dr Alex T Johnson is a National boardcertified, fellowship trained spine surgeon withvast clinical experience in the field of spinesurgery. He has completed his MBBS in HassanInstituteof Medical Sciences, Karnataka followedbyMSOrthopaedics in Government Medical College, Kozhikode. He has completed FNB spinesurgeryin Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, NewDelhi. He is proficient in complex spine deformitycorrections, Minimally invasive spinesurgeries, Cervical spine surgery, Endoscopic spinesurgery, spine tumor surgery, spine painmanagement and navigation assistedspinesurgery. He is committed to cutting edge, minimally invasive techniques in spinesurgerythat reduces recovery time and maximizepatient outcome.
Area of Interest
- Minimally Invasive Spine Techniques
- Endoscopic Spine Surgery
- Complex Spine Deformity Correction
- Revision Spine Surgery
- Cervical Spine Surgeries
- Spine Tumor Surgery
- Spinal Pain Management
Qualification
- MBBS – Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, Karnataka – 2016
- MS Orthopaedics – Government Medical College, Kozhikode – 2021
- DNB Orthopaedics – National Board – 2022
- FNB Spine Surgery – Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi – 2025
Work Experience
- Spine Surgery Fellow – Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi
- Senior Resident, Department of Orthopaedics – Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur
- Senior Resident, Department of Orthopaedics – Government Medical College, Kozhikode
Research
- Johnson AT, Kumar G, Mohapatra B, Mahajan R. Perioperative Complications of Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLIF): 5 Years of Experience with OLIF. Asian Journal of Neurosurgery. 2024 Sep 11; 19(4):721–727. doi: 10.1055/s-0044-1790515. PMID: 39606287; PMCID: PMC11588599.
Awards And Recognition
- Bronze Medalist at Kerala University of Health Sciences Postgraduate Examination – 2021
Membership
- AO Spine
- Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons Association of Bharath (MISSAB)
- Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
- International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
- Kerala Orthopaedic Association (KOA)
Paper Presentations
- Complications of OLIF – Early Experience of 50 Cases. Best Paper Presentation Session, DSSCON 2024
- Adult Spinal Deformity and Facet Joint Trophism – A Case Control Study. Free Paper Presentation, ASSICON 2025
- Disc Degeneration and Radiculopathy in a Case of Alkaptonuria. Charche Case Presentation, ASSICON 2025
- Multilevel Fungal Osteomyelitis – Poster Presentation, ASSICON 2025

Dr. Alex T Johnson
Associate Consultant
OP DAYS AND TIMINGS
- Mon 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tue 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thu 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Dr. Nikhil Joseph Martin
MBBS , MS(Orthopaedics)
Senior Consultant - Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Nikhil Joseph Martin is the consultant in Department of Orthopaedics. He did his post-graduation from Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences , Pondicherry followed by training and Post doctoral fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine under renown surgeon Dr David V Rajan at Ortho One Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital, Coimbatore.
He further got trained in Shoulder and Elbow injuries under Prof Dr Paolo Arriggoni at University Hospital, Milan. His area of interest is primary and revision joint replacement surgeries, arthroscopy and sports injuries. He believes in providing the patients with the latest cutting edge technologies and advancements for his patients so that they can recover faster and get back to their normal routine at the earliest .He is a regular invitee in state, national and speciality conferences.
He has quite a few number of publications in his name and has presented in state and national conference as well. He has won awards for presentation in state conference and as well as in speciality conference.
Area of Interest
- Shoulder – Rotator Cuff Injury
- Recurrent Shoulder Instability
- Primary Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty.
- Knee - Primary and Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Sports Injuries – ACL/PCL/MCL/PLC/ Multi Ligament Injuries
- Revision AVL
- Meniscal Repair
- Cartilage Procedures ( BMAC, OATS)
- Limb Re-alignment Surgeries (High Tibial Osteotomy)
- Hip – Primary And Revision Thr
- Elbow – Total Elbow Replacement
- Trauma And General Orthopaedics
- Pain Management
Qualifications
- MS Ortho from Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, India in 2014
- MBBS from Universal College of Medical Sciences, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal in 2009
Additional Qualifications
- Post-doctoral Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine
- Diploma in Football Medicine From FIFA
- Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgeries From CTO Hospitals, University Of Milan, Italy 2019
- Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine From Ortho One Orthopaedic Specialty Center, Tamil Nadu, MGR University In Year 2018
- Fellowship in Adult Joint Reconstruction From Sree Sudheendra Medical Mission Hospital, Cochin 2017
- Ms Ortho From Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, India in 2014
- Mbbs From Universal College of Medical Sciences, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal In 2009
Work Experience
- Working as a Full-time Consultant at Baby Memorial Hospital, Thodupuzha
- Worked as a Visiting Consultant and Full-time Consultant at Smita Memorial Hospital and Research Centre, Thodupuzha
- Worked as a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Muvattupuzha Co-operative Hospital, Muvattupuzha
- Worked as an Associate Consultant at Sree Sudheendra Medical Mission Hospital, Cochin
- Worked as a Fellow in the Shoulder and Elbow Unit at Gaetano Pini – CTO Hospitals, Milan, Italy
- Worked as an Associate Consultant at MAJ Hospital, Cochin, Kerala
- Worked as a Fellow in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Orthopedics at One Orthopaedic Specialty Center, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Worked as a Fellow and Junior Consultant at Sree Sudheendra Medical Mission Hospital, Cochin, Kerala
- Worked as Teaching Faculty in the Department of Orthopaedics at Al-Azhar Medical College, Thodupuzha, since January 2016
- Worked as a Junior Consultant in Orthopaedics at Medicare Hospital, Kodungallur
Professional Affiliations
- AO Trauma Member
- Indian Arthroscopy Association (IAS)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
- Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons (ISHKS)
- International Society for Knowledge for Surgeons on Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty (ISKSAA)
- Kerala Orthopaedic Association (KOA)
- Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association (TNOA)
Academic Activities
- Scientific chairman of IFAS Basic CME held in Cochin2022
- Joint Organising Secretary for IFASCON 2024 to be held in Cochin
- Invited national faculty for IFASCON 2023 held at Nagpur
- Invited table instructor for the Arthroscopic knee workshop held at CIOS , Cochin 2023
Publications
- Efficacy of Periarticular cocktail injection on Rheumatoid Patients undergoing total knee replacement; published in, Indian Journal of Orthopedics ,8th Aug 20 ; doi.org/10.1007/s43465-020-00230-3
- Transosseous suture loop fixation for MPFL Reconstruction in J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. Nov’19 -Dec’19; 33(6 Suppl. 3):133-138. Congress of the Italian Orthopedic Research Society. PMID: 33261268
- Quadrupule Hamstring Tendon Graft versus Bone-Patellar-Tendon-Graft for arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction – comparison study with follow-up of 2 years; published in, IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences Vol.13,Issue11, Nov’14
- Open Classic Latarjet Procedure; performed Using Freehand Technique & Surgical Technique and Outcome; the result was published in Indian Journal of Orthopedics, 21 March 2021 ; doi.org/10.1007/s43465-021-00385-7
- Validation of a Practical Forearm Supination Strength Measurement Technique in the large sample cohort; published in, Indian Journal of Orthopedics ,28 August 2020 ; doi.org/10.1007/s43465 -020-00239-8
- Simple and Effective Rehabilitation Programme (SERP) for patients undergoing Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament(ACL) reconstruction in Indian; published in Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy in 2013 Volume : 7, Issues:4
- Isolated MPFL reconstruction for recurrent lateral patellar instability in patients with TT -TG distance <25mm: A calculated safe risk!; published in Journal of Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine; 30 December 2021; doi.10.25259/JASSM_22_2021
- A Chapter on Arthroscopic plication in Medial and Lateral elbow instability in Textbook Arthroscopy and Endoscopy of the elbow, wrist and hand. Page 167-170
Poster Presentations
- Presented a poster on Jumper’s Knee in Gold Medal Video Session at 39th Annual Conference of KOACON held in Perinthalmanna in Jan’20
- Presented a poster on Ipsilateral Fracture Neck Femur with Shaft Femur: fixed with Angle Blade Plate, Valgus Osteotomy and Distal Femoral Nail at 12th Annual Conference of OASISCON held in Pondicherry in Aug’13
- Presented a poster on Anchor with Screw Fixation for Posterior Cruciate Ligament Avulsion at 57th Annual IOACON held in Chennai in Dec’12
- Presented a poster on 3 in 1 procedure for Habitual Dislocation of knee at 11th Annual Conference OASISCON held in Bangalore in Aug’12
- Presented a poster on Trapezius Interposition of a Distal Third Clavicular Fracture in chi ld in POACON in Nov’11
Paper Presentations
- Original paper Arthroscopic Trans-Tibial Root Repair Technique in Gold Medal Video Session at 39th Annual Conference of KOACON held in Perinthalmanna in Jan’20.
- Original paper at 5th Sunrise SHOULDERCON held in Cochin in May’19
- Original paper on “Can Congruent Arc Modification be done on Indian Population” in Best paper category at SESSICON held in Coimbatore in Feb’19
- Paper at 63rd IOACON held in Coimbatore on 2018
- Original paper on “Can Congruent Arc Modification be done on Indian Population” in Best paper category at 17th IASCON held in Calicut in Oct’18
- Paper on “Can Congruent Arc Modification be done on Indian Population” at 51st in award category session at TNOACON held in Nagercoil in Feb’18
- Paper on Intramedullary Nailing for Mid- Shaft Humerus Fractures at 35th KOACON held in Thrissur in Jan’16
- Paper on Quadrupule Hamstring Tendon graft versus Bone-Patellar-Tendon Bone-Graft for Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction- comparison study with follows up of 2 years at 34th KOACON held in Vythiri in Jan’15
- Paper on Study of Functional and Radiological outcome of TKR using Knee Society Score at TNOACON held in Thanjavur on Feb’13
- Case report on Ochronotic Hip Arthropathy in POACON in Nov’12
- Case report on Periprosthetic Fractures in Pondicherry Orthopaedic association in May’12

Dr. Nikhil Joseph Martin
Senior Consultant - Orthopaedic Surgeon
OP DAYS AND TIMINGS
- Mon 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Tue 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Wed 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Thu 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Fri 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Sat 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Booking Number
9846960123
WhatsApp Number
9846960123
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Dr. Gijo A.J.
MBBS, MS(Ortho), DNB (Ortho)
Consultant - Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Gijo A J is Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with 10 years of experience in Orthopedic surgery. He is highly skilled,dedicated and having experience in managing complex trauma including pelviacetabular and spine surgeries. He is a member of AO trauma and got training in complex trauma management by completing basic, advanced and master courses with AO.
He is interested and experienced in Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy and sports medicine. He is specially interested and practising specialist in Paediatric Orthopaedics. He is a faculty in various orthopaedic conferences.
Area of Interest
- Trauma, Arthroscopic
- Arthroplastic And Spine Surgery
- Specialist In Paediatric Orthopaedics
Qualifications
- MBBS - DRSMCSI MEDICAL COLLEGE KARAKKONAM TRIVANDRUM Under Kerala University
- MS ORTHOPAEDICS - MES MEDICAL COLLEGE PERINTHALMANNA Under KUHS
- DNB ORTHOPAEDICS - From NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
Additional Qualification
- BCME- BASIC COURSE IN MEDICAL EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
- BCBR- BASIC COURSE IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH From ICMR INDIA
- Worked with Renowned Paediatric Orthopaedic surgeon Late Prof T S Gopakumar for 4 years
- AO TRAUMA MEMBER AND COMPLETED AO MASTERCOURSE IN PELVIACETABULAR SURGERY
- Cadaveric training in Arthroscopy from Sri Ramachandra Medical college Chennai.
- Cadaveric training in Arthroplasty from M S Ramaiah Medical College Bangalore
Work Experience
- Worked in MES Medical College Perinthalmanna From 2015-2024
Research
- Clinicoradiological evaluation of medial and lateral crossed pinning versus lateral pinning for displaced supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children in MES Medical College-A prospective comparison study.
Paper Presentations
- Displaced stress fracture neck of femur in a hypogonadic female treated with fibular strut graft and cancellous screws-A Case report(IOACON 2014).
- Late presentation of VIC of forearm and hand –Success of limited carpectomy and arthrodesis(IOACON 2014).
- Proximal tibiofibular synostosis in type 2 tibial hemimelia-A Case report(KOACON 2015).
- Posttraumatic osteomyelitis radius in a 52 year old male patient treated with segmental resection and free non-vascularized fibular grafting-A 2 year followup case report(KOACON 2015).
- Aneurysmal bone cyst of proximal humerus treated by curettage and tricortical iliac bone graft- A case report(KOACON 2015).
Publications
- Comparative study of functional outcome after internal fixation of comminuted fractures of diaphysis of the forearm with locking compression plate and dynamic compression plate.
- A Comparitive Study of Functional Outcome of Three Methods of Internal Fixation in a Comminuted Supracondylar Fracture Femurin Post Menopausal Women.
- Functional outcome following open reduction and internal fixation of proximal humerus fractures with locking compression plate.
- Fazal Gafoor H, Jose, Mampalli Narayanan B (December 07, 2023) Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in the Diagnosis of Rotator Cuff Injuries and Correlation With Arthroscopy Findings. Cureus 15(12): e50103. doi:10.7759/cureus.50103.

Dr. Gijo A.J.
Consultant - Orthopaedic Surgeon
OP DAYS AND TIMINGS
- Mon 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
- Tue 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
- Wed 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
- Thu 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
- Fri 04:00 PM - 06:30 PM
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Dr. Christo Jose
MBBS, DNB(Ortho)
Specialist - Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Christo Jose is a specialist in Orthopaedic surgery. He has done post-graduation at national board of medical science, delhi. He is skilled in orthopaedic surgical procedures and clinical decision making and believes in setting exemplary standards in orthopaedic care taking forward the ethical traditions of the hospital.
Area of Interest
- He has special interest in complex orthopaedic trauma and paediatric orthopaedics.
Qualifications
- MBBS- Government Medical College Kottayam,
- DNB orthopaedic Surgery - National Board of Medical education.
Work Experience
- Worked as a Senior Resident in Orthopaedicis at Lisie Hospital, Kochi, Kerala
- Worked as Orthopaedician at Chazhikattu Hospital Pvt. Ltd

Dr. Christo Jose
Specialist - Orthopaedic Surgeon
OP DAYS AND TIMINGS
- Mon 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Tue 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Wed 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Thu 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Fri 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Sat 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
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Dr. Ijas Sidheeq
MBBS, DNB (Ortho)
Specialist
Dr. Ijas Sidheeq is a specialist in Orthopaedic surgery. He has done his MBBS from Government TD Medical College, Alappuzha and his post-graduation in Orthopaedics from Lisie Medical Institutions, Ernakulam under the National Board of Medical Sciences; worked as a Fellow in Arthroplasty in LLM hospital, Kidangoor. He was part of the surgical team which did the First Robotic Total Knee Replacement in Kottayam. He is a compassionate Orthopaedic surgeon who gives utmost importance to patient care.
Area of Interest
- Trauma
- Arthroplasty
- Arthroscopy
- Deformity correction
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Management of chronic and acute pain
- Management of IVDP
- Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
- Trigger finger
- Plantar fasciitis
Qualification
- MBBS – Government T.D. Medical College, Alappuzha
- DNB Orthopaedics – Lisie Hospital, Ernakulam
Work Experience
- Consultant - Orthopaedics, Meditrina Hospital, Kollam
- Senior Resident - Orthopaedics, Government Medical College, Kottayam
- Fellow in Arthroplasty, LLM Hospital, Kidangoor
- Senior Resident - Orthopaedics, Moulana Hospital, Perinthalamanna
- Junior Resident - Orthopaedics, Lisie Hospital, Ernakulam
Awards & Recognition
- Part of the surgical team that performed the first Robotic Total Knee Replacement in Kottayam.
Membership
- IMA (Indian Medical Association)
- KOA (Kerala Orthopaedic Association)

Dr. Ijas Sidheeq
Specialist
OP DAYS AND TIMINGS
- Mon 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tue 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thu 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Dr. Santhosh Joseph Mathew
MBBS, D'Ortho
Specialist
Area of Expertise
- Trauma
- Arthroplasty & Arthroscopy
Qualification
- MBBS – Government Medical College, Thrissur (2011)
- D'Ortho – JSS Medical College, Mysore (2004)
Work Experience
- Orthopaedic Surgeon – Little Flower Hospital, Angamaly
- Orthopaedic Surgeon – Chazhikatt Hospital, Thodupuzha
- Orthopaedic Surgeon – Holy Family Hospital, Muthalakkodam
- Orthopaedic Surgeon – St. Mary’s Hospital, Thodupuzha
Publications
- Paper on Clinical and Functional Outcomes of Open RC Repair – KOACON, Palakkad (2010)

Dr. Santhosh Joseph Mathew
Specialist
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- Mon 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tue 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thu 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
![]() Dr. O.T GeorgeHOD & Senior ConsultantDr. O.T George completed his MBBS from Government Medical College Kottayam in 1985. He obtained his MS in Orthopaedics and D.Ortho from Government Medical College, Calicut in 1989. He has also secured Fellowship in arthroplasty from USA, Fellowship in shoulder surgery from South Africa and Fellowship in spine surgery.
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![]() Dr. Anil J. ThomasSenior ConsultantDr. Anil J Thomas is our Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. He Had Done His Orthopaedic Training in Manipal Academy After Completing MBBS From Govt. Medical College Thiruvananthapuram. AREAS OF INTERESTHe is a highly experienced Surgeon in general Orthopedic, complex Orthopedic trauma, Poly trauma and Joint replacement surgery. His area of special interest are failed Trauma Surgery, Illizarov Limb Reconstruction, Hand Surgery, Pelvic Acetabular Reconstruction, Knee Arthroscopy Primary and Multiple Ligament reconstruction, Shoulder Arthroscopic and repair of Rotator Cuff and Recurrent Dislocation Shoulder, Geriatric Orthopaedic and Osteoporosis, Paediatric Orthopaedic, Foot and Ankle disease and Joint Fusion Surgeries.
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![]() Dr. Joseph StephanSenior Consultant - Orthopaedic SurgeonDr. Joseph Stephen Chazhikattu is an expert orthopedic surgeon with more than 15 years of experience in the field. His areas of expertise include knee and shoulder arthroscopy, joint replacement surgeries and complex trauma surgeries. Upholding the values of a long lineage of doctors, he has built a reputation for a patient centred approach, providing tailor made treatment plans with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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![]() Dr. Alex T JohnsonAssociate ConsultantDr Alex T Johnson is a National boardcertified, fellowship trained spine surgeon withvast clinical experience in the field of spinesurgery. He has completed his MBBS in HassanInstituteof Medical Sciences, Karnataka followedbyMSOrthopaedics in Government Medical College, Kozhikode. He has completed FNB spinesurgeryin Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, NewDelhi. He is proficient in complex spine deformitycorrections, Minimally invasive spinesurgeries, Cervical spine surgery, Endoscopic spinesurgery, spine tumor surgery, spine painmanagement and navigation assistedspinesurgery. He is committed to cutting edge, minimally invasive techniques in spinesurgerythat reduces recovery time and maximizepatient outcome. Area of Interest
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![]() Dr. Nikhil Joseph MartinSenior Consultant - Orthopaedic SurgeonDr. Nikhil Joseph Martin is the consultant in Department of Orthopaedics. He did his post-graduation from Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences , Pondicherry followed by training and Post doctoral fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine under renown surgeon Dr David V Rajan at Ortho One Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital, Coimbatore. He further got trained in Shoulder and Elbow injuries under Prof Dr Paolo Arriggoni at University Hospital, Milan. His area of interest is primary and revision joint replacement surgeries, arthroscopy and sports injuries. He believes in providing the patients with the latest cutting edge technologies and advancements for his patients so that they can recover faster and get back to their normal routine at the earliest .He is a regular invitee in state, national and speciality conferences. He has quite a few number of publications in his name and has presented in state and national conference as well. He has won awards for presentation in state conference and as well as in speciality conference. Area of Interest
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![]() Dr. Gijo A.J.Consultant - Orthopaedic SurgeonDr Gijo A J is Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with 10 years of experience in Orthopedic surgery. He is highly skilled,dedicated and having experience in managing complex trauma including pelviacetabular and spine surgeries. He is a member of AO trauma and got training in complex trauma management by completing basic, advanced and master courses with AO. He is interested and experienced in Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy and sports medicine. He is specially interested and practising specialist in Paediatric Orthopaedics. He is a faculty in various orthopaedic conferences. Area of Interest
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![]() Dr. Christo JoseSpecialist - Orthopaedic SurgeonDr. Christo Jose is a specialist in Orthopaedic surgery. He has done post-graduation at national board of medical science, delhi. He is skilled in orthopaedic surgical procedures and clinical decision making and believes in setting exemplary standards in orthopaedic care taking forward the ethical traditions of the hospital. Area of Interest
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![]() Dr. Ijas SidheeqSpecialistDr. Ijas Sidheeq is a specialist in Orthopaedic surgery. He has done his MBBS from Government TD Medical College, Alappuzha and his post-graduation in Orthopaedics from Lisie Medical Institutions, Ernakulam under the National Board of Medical Sciences; worked as a Fellow in Arthroplasty in LLM hospital, Kidangoor. He was part of the surgical team which did the First Robotic Total Knee Replacement in Kottayam. He is a compassionate Orthopaedic surgeon who gives utmost importance to patient care. Area of Interest
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![]() Dr. Santhosh Joseph MathewSpecialistArea of Expertise
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Major Conditions Handled
- Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement Surgeries)
- Total Knee Replacement
- Arthroscopy
- Revision Hip Replacement
- Revision Knee Replacement
- Complex ilizarov Reconstruction
- Pelvic-Acetabulum Reconstruction
Key Procedures Done
- Complex Polytrauma Management
- Hand and Wrist Procedure
- Clubfoot and Tendon Surgeries
- Deroofing and Sheath Excision
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions
- Meniscectomy
- Meniscal Repair
- Rotated Cuff Repair
Specialised Services
- Sprains and Muscles- Strains Treatment
- Tendonitis
- Ligament Injuries
- Knee Ligament Injuries
- Stress Fractures
- Recurrent Ankle Sprains
- Wrist Sprains
- Orthopaedic Surgeon Available 24 X 7
- 24×7 Wings for Trauma & Accident Care
- Paediatric Orthopaedics
- Fracture Management
- Daycare Procedures Lintraarticular Injection, Biopsy, Hand and Wrist Procedures, Sheath Excision
- Physiotherapy with Most Modern Equipment
Infrastructure & Facilities
- 8 State-of-the-art Operation Theatres
- Day Care Procedure Facility with Dedicated Post-Operative Unit
- Dedicated Post-Operative ICU
- Rheumatology Clinic on Alternate Wednesday
- 24-hour Emergency Wing for Trauma & Accident Care
- Highly-trained emergency & resuscitation experts
- High definition Video Arthroscope
- World-Class Surgical Equipment & Implants