Dr. Jacob P J
Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
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Profile Overview:
Dr. Jacob P. J. is a highly respected Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 36 years of rich clinical, surgical, and academic expertise. Serving as the Head of the Department (HOD) of Orthopedics, Dr. Jacob brings a long-standing legacy of excellence in handling complex trauma cases and pediatric orthopedics.His career spans prestigious leadership roles across medical institutions, most notably his long tenure at Government Medical College Hospital, Thrissur, where he progressed from Senior Lecturer to Professor. With an M.Ch. in Orthopaedics from Dundee, UK, Dr. Jacob combines global surgical practices with deep compassionate care and, he is widely trusted by patients
Qualification / Education:
- M.Ch. (Orth) – University of Dundee, United Kingdom (1998)
- MS (Orthopaedics) – Medical College, Calicut (1991)
- D Ortho – Medical College, Calicut (1990)
- MBBS – Thrissur Medical College (1st Batch, 1988)
Registration Number: TCMC-16299
Experience:
- Professor / Additional Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Senior Lecturer: Govt. Medical College Hospital, Thrissur (1999 – 2026 April)
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon: West Fort Hospital, Thrissur (1993 – 1998)
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon: St. Joseph's Hospital, Choondal (1992 – 1993)
- Orthopaedic Surgeon: Govt. MCH, Thrissur (1991 – 1992)
Area of Expertise:
- Complex Trauma Care: Advanced surgical reconstruction for high-energy fractures and bone trauma
- Pediatric Orthopaedics: Comprehensive treatment for congenital deformities, bone disorders, and growth injuries in children
- Bone tumours and reconstruction
- General Orthopaedics & Degenerative Joint Care
- Area of Interest-Complex trauma care and pediatric orthopaedics
Awards & Honours:
- Best Doctor Award in Orthopaedics– Thrissur Medical College (2023)
- K. A. Rappai Memorial Award by Chamber of Commerce for Distinguished Performance in Medical Profession (2022)
- Academic & Excellence Award in Orthopaedics by Indian Medical Association (IMA) (2014)
- Varghese Mathai KOA Fellowship – Kerala Orthopaedic Association (2000)
Professional Memberships & Leadership:
Kerala Orthopaedic Association
- President-2020
- Treasurer-2007-2010
Thrissur Orthopaedic Society
- President-2021-2023
- Secretary -2011-2014
- Treasurer-2007-2010