MELBIT THOMAS
Kunnummel house pathirikkode po Malappuram district kerala
Summary
Orthopaedic specialist with extensive expertise in trauma surgery, arthroplasty, and arthroscopy. Demonstrates proficiency in fracture fixation, emergency orthopaedic care, and surgical decision-making. Skilled in patient communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and clinical auditing. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective surgical planning and post-operative care. Career goal: to advance orthopaedic practices through innovative techniques and collaborative healthcare solutions.
Orthopaedic professional specialised in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions, performing surgeries, and managing post-operative care. Committed to improving patient outcomes through advanced surgical techniques and collaborative care with multidisciplinary teams. Strong communication skills, ensuring clear instructions and compassionate support for patients and families.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
MALABAR HOSPITAL
Manjeri Malappuram , India
02.2022 - Current
- Independent management of orthopaedic OPD and IPD patients
- Emergency and polytrauma management including road traffic accident cases.
- Operative trauma surgeries including intramedullary nailing ORIF and external fixation
- Active involvement in joint replacement surgeries (Total Knee and Total Hip Arthroplasty)
- Performed arthroscopic knee procedures as Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Pre-operative assessment, surgical planning, post-operative care, and rehabilitation
- Managed outpatient clinics, evaluating and treating a wide range of orthopaedic conditions.
- Responded to emergency medical situations with composure and expertise, providing critical interventions in high-pressure environments.
- Conducted post-operative follow-ups, assessing patient recovery and providing bespoke rehabilitation advice.
- Delivered comprehensive patient care, from initial assessment to the coordination of follow-up services, ensuring a holistic approach.
- Managed a high volume of patient caseloads effectively, prioritising urgent cases while maintaining exceptional standards of care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals from various disciplines to provide integrated care, addressing all aspects of patient health.
- Collaborated with physiotherapists to devise and implement effective post-surgery physiotherapy programmes for patients.
- Discussed patient histories and complaints during office visits for comprehensive assessment.
- Conducted patient interviews prior to, during and after procedures to monitor conditions.
- Participated in hospital audit activities to maintain high standards of patient care and adherence to guidelines.
- Diagnosed musculoskeletal conditions using advanced imaging techniques, facilitating accurate and timely treatment.
- Provided empathetic support to patients and their families, navigating them through complex medical information and decision-making processes.
- Engaged in continuous professional development, staying abreast of the latest developments in orthopaedic medicine.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary case discussions, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care.
Education
DNB - Orthopaedics
NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
05.2018 - 05.2021
MBBS - Medicine
SREE NARAYANA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Kerala india 10.2010 - 07.2016
MNAMS -
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
08.2025 - 08.2025
Skills
- TRAUMA SURGERY
- ARTHROPLASTY (KNEE & HIP)
- ARTHROSCOPY (KNEE)
- FRACTURE FIXATION
- EMERGENCY ORTHOPAEDIC CARE
- SURGICAL DECISION-MAKING AND OPERATIVE PLANNING
- ARTHROPLASTY AND ARTHROSCOPY ASSISTANCE
- PATIENT COMMUNICATION AND COUNSELLING
- MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMWORK
- Surgical planning
- Emergency management
- Imaging diagnostics
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
Language
Malayalam
First language
English
Advanced
C1
Tamil
Elementary
A2
Telugu
Beginner
A1
Publications
- Functional Outcome of Distal Radius Fracture Treated with Spanning External Fixator Along with Locking Compression Plate - A Retrospective Study
- ETHICAL MEDICAL PRACTICE AND CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION
Cmes and conference attended
Miller’s Review Course – November 2024
First time conducted in India
Ganga trauma course 2023
IMMAST Certificate Course, Mumbai 2025
AAOS Trauma Course, Mumbai 2025
AO Trauma course basic principles of fracture management chennai 2026
Participation in various other national orthopaedic conferences and CME programes
References
- Dr EG Mohan Kumar HOD orthopaedics Kim's alshifa superspeciality hospital perinthalmanna kerala India
- Phone 919447525185
- Email- orthomohan@rediff.com
- Dr .Hydar kunnummel HOD orthopaedics malabar hospital manjeri kerala India
- Phone 9447796043
- Email-drhydar@gmail.com
Timeline
MNAMS -
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
08.2025 - 08.2025
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
MALABAR HOSPITAL
02.2022 - Current
DNB - Orthopaedics
NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
05.2018 - 05.2021
MBBS - Medicine
SREE NARAYANA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
10.2010 - 07.2016