Paediatric Surgery
Doctors
About the Department
Welcome to the Department of Paediatric Surgery and Urology at Malabar Medical College (MMC) Hospital & Research Centre, Ulliyeri. Children are not just miniature adults; their physiological needs, surgical responses, and psychological coping mechanisms are completely unique. Our department is dedicated to providing specialized, compassionate, and comprehensive surgical care for infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents.
From correcting complex congenital (birth) anomalies in fragile new-borns to managing advanced paediatric urological conditions, our team combines world-class surgical expertise with a warm, child-friendly environment.
Led by Eminent Experts
Our department stands out as a centre of excellence, driven by highly qualified academic and clinical leaders who bring decades of specialized experience to Kozhikode:
- Dr. Prathap Somnath (MBBS, MS, MCh) Principal, MMC & Professor of Paediatric Surgery & Urology A distinguished academician and well known surgeon, Dr. Prathap Somnath leads the team with profound expertise in complex paediatric urological reconstructions and general paediatric surgical care.
- Dr. Muhammed Jaseel P. P. (MBBS, DrNB - Paediatric Surgery) Consultant Paediatric Surgeon Bringing advanced training from premier institutions like the Kanchi Kamakoti Childs Trust Hospital, Chennai.
Clinical Focus
- Advanced Paediatric Urology: Comprehensive management of complex urinary tract issues, including Posterior urethral valve(PUV), undescended testes, vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), and pelviureteric junction (PUJ) obstruction.
- Neonatal Surgery: Precision correction of birth defects in new-borns, including congenital diaphragmatic hernia, tracheoesophageal fistula, intestinal atresia, and abdominal wall defects.
- General Paediatric Surgery: Routine and complex procedures for childhood conditions like hernias, hydroceles, acute appendicitis, and intussusception.
- Hepatobiliary & Gastrointestinal Surgery: Specialized surgical management of conditions like biliary atresia, choledochal cysts, and Hirschsprung's disease.
- Emergency & Trauma Care: 24/7 dedicated surgical support for childhood trauma, burns, and acute abdominal emergencies.
