Dr. Krishna Kumar K S is an internationally recognised Senior Consultant and Chief of Plastic Surgery at Baby Memorial Hospitals, widely regarded as one of the best plastic surgeons in Kerala with over three decades of unparalleled clinical leadership in plastic, cosmetic, reconstructive, and microsurgery. A pioneer in the field, he was the architect of Malabar’s first modern plastic surgery unit and played a transformative role in establishing advanced cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgical services across North Kerala.
Dr. Krishna Kumar’s exceptional global training includes dual FRCS qualifications from Edinburgh and Glasgow in General Surgery, FRCS in Plastic Surgery (UK), and a distinguished Microsurgery & Hand Surgery Fellowship from the Christine M. Kleinert Institute, USA. He also holds a Diploma in Plastic Surgery from the British Association of Plastic Surgeons, UK, further strengthening his expertise as a leading hand surgeon and cosmetic surgeon.
His clinical expertise spans reconstructive microsurgery, cleft lip and palate surgery, burn care, aesthetic and cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, Gynecomastia (male breast reduction / manboobs correction), tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), body contouring, sarcoma reconstruction, and major trauma management. He has spearheaded numerous surgical advancements in India and abroad, notably introducing health tourism for cosmetic surgery in Kerala and establishing modern burn care protocols for the region.
Key highlights of his illustrious career include:
Leading high-volume microvascular reconstructions for head and neck cancers, limb sarcomas, and complex trauma
Introducing health tourism for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery in Malabar
Being the first Indian plastic surgeon invited as a speaker at Pakistan National Conferences
Leading national training programmes in microsurgery and flap reconstruction
Performing life-changing reconstructive and cosmetic procedures for patients across India and internationally
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Krishna Kumar actively contributes to academic excellence as an examiner for MRCS (Royal Colleges of Edinburgh and Glasgow), Associate Fellow of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers (RCSEd), and editorial board member of reputed journals. He has delivered invited lectures and surgical training workshops across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia, reinforcing his global reputation as a leading plastic and cosmetic surgeon.
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MBBS – University of Kerala, 1988
MS (General Surgery) – University of Mangalore, 1991
MCh (Plastic Surgery) – University of Kerala, 1995
FRCS (General Surgery) – Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, 1996
FRCS (General Surgery) – Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow, 1996
FRCS (Plastic Surgery) – Royal College of Surgeons, UK, 2001
Diploma in Plastic Surgery – British Association of Plastic Surgeons, UK, 2000
Fellowship in Microsurgery & Hand Surgery – Christine M. Kleinert Institute, Louisville, USA
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Core Specialisations
Trauma reconstruction for major injuries
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