Meet Two of Calicut's Best Doctors: MMC Hospital's Dr. M.P. Sasi and Dr. K.R. Radha Win the IMA Best Doctors Award
This Doctors' Day, the Indian Medical Association named two of Malabar Medical College Hospital & Research Centre's (MMC) most trusted physicians among the best doctors in Calicut: Dr. M.P. Sasi, Dean of Post Graduate Affairs and Head of the Department of General Surgery, and Dr. K.R. Radha, Head of the Department of Anaesthesia. Both were honoured with the prestigious IMA Calicut Best Doctors Award, a recognition reserved for physicians who have shown outstanding clinical skill and years of dedicated patient care.
For patients searching for the best doctors in Kozhikode, this award offers independent, third-party confirmation of something MMC Hospital has known for years — that its General Surgery and Anaesthesia departments are led by two of the region's finest medical minds.
Dr. M.P. Sasi: One of Calicut's Best Doctors in General Surgery
Few names carry as much weight in North Malabar's surgical community as Dr. M.P. Sasi. He completed his MBBS from Calicut Medical College in 1983, an MS in General Surgery in 1988, and a Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery in 2009 — a career spanning over four decades.
Before joining MMC Hospital, Dr. Sasi served in government medical service for years, eventually retiring as Principal and Professor of Surgery at Government Medical College, Calicut. Since 2021, he has headed the Department of General Surgery at MMC Hospital and currently also serves as Dean of Post Graduate Affairs. His award reinforces his standing as one of the best doctors in Kozhikode for general and laparoscopic surgery, with a legacy of mentoring postgraduate surgeons who now practise across Kerala.
Dr. K.R. Radha: Recognised Among the Best Doctors in Anaesthesia Care
Dr. K.R. Radha, Head of the Department of Anaesthesia at MMC Hospital, has built a department known for its safety-first approach and round-the-clock perioperative support. Anaesthesiology rarely gets the spotlight, but it is the quiet backbone of every successful surgery — and Dr. Radha's leadership has made MMC's operating theatres, critical care units, and emergency services consistently dependable for patients and surgeons alike.
Her recognition as one of the best doctors at this year's IMA Calicut awards reflects not just her clinical expertise but also her role in training the next generation of anaesthesiologists at MMC.
What the IMA Calicut Best Doctors Award Means
The IMA Calicut Best Doctors Award, presented by the Indian Medical Association, honours physicians who combine clinical excellence with integrity and long-term service to their patients and communities. For patients and families researching the best doctors in Calicut for surgery or anaesthesia care, an IMA award is a meaningful, peer-reviewed benchmark of trust.
A Proud Moment for the MMC Family
Announcing the honour, MMC Hospital shared:
“This Doctors' Day, the MMC Hospital family proudly celebrates two of our distinguished leaders — Dr. M.P. Sasi (General Surgery) and Dr. K.R. Radha (Anaesthesia) — on being honoured with the IMA Calicut Best Doctors Award by the Indian Medical Association. Your excellence inspires us. Your dedication defines us.”
This recognition adds to the reputation of Malabar Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, an NABH-accredited hospital already known for patient safety and quality of care, as home to some of the best doctors in Kozhikode and the wider Malabar region.
Congratulations to Dr. M.P. Sasi and Dr. K.R. Radha — proof that being among the best doctors isn't just about technical skill, but a lifelong commitment to patients.
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