Dr. Krishnakumar Thankappan

About Doctor

Dr. Krishnakumar Thankappan is a renowned Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist with an elaborate experience of more than 22 years in the field.

His educational qualifications include an MBBS from T. D. Medical College, Alappuzha, an MS in ENT from B.J. Medical College, Pune, a DNB in Otorhinolaryngology from National Board of Exams, New Delhi, an MCh in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi and a Fellowship in Head, Neck, Skull Base and Reconstructive Surgery from Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, USA.

His area of expertise lies in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, Reconstructive Microsurgery, Skull Base Surgery, Endoscopic Thyroidectomy and Robotic Thyroidectomy and Neck Surgery.

Dr. Krishnakumar Thankappan has presented and published papers at national and international forums, with over 40 publications in international journals.

He serves as the Regional Editor (Asia Pacific) for the Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction and reviews for over 10 international journals, including The Laryngoscope, Clinical Otolaryngology, and Head and Neck.

He has written a book called “Basic Concepts in Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology”.

Medical Qualifications

• MBBS: T. D. Medical College, Alappuzha in 1997.
• MS: ENT from B.J. Medical College, Pune in 2002.
• DNB: Otorhinolaryngology from National Board of Exams, New Delhi in 2002.
• MCh: Head and Neck Surgical Oncology from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi in 2008.

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• Dr. Krishnakumar Thankappan brings over 22 years of experience.

Career Highlights

• Dr. Krishnakumar Thankappan has presented and published papers in national and international forums.
• He has more than 40 publications in international journals.
• He is the Regional Editor (Asia Pacific) of the Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction and is a journal reviewer of more than 10 international journals including The Laryngoscope, Clinical Otolaryngology, Head and Neck. 
• Has written a book titled “Basic Concepts in Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology”.

Research and Fellowships

• Fellowship: Head, Neck, Skull Base, and Reconstructive Surgery from Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, USA in 2010.