The Department of Surgery with 150 beds is an integrated academic and clinical department dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, medical training and research initiatives. The department delivers comprehensive surgical care that prioritize patient dignity and comfort,while also upholding its role as a respected teaching institution in line with the National Medical Commission’s (NMC) regulations.

Our clinical service is supported by evidence-based practices, multidisciplinary teamwork, modern peri-operative care with compassion, and continuous quality improvement. Our clinical scope includes  minimally invasive (laparoscopic) procedures, breast, endocrine, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic,  abdominal wall and hernia surgery besides acute care and emergency surgery  with structured referral pathways for  high-risk cases.

Our department functions as five academic units, delivering undergraduate and postgraduate training, skills development, and research that provide students with a comprehensive academic and clinical experience and also translates into better patient outcomes. Teaching and mentorship are integrated into daily clinical work, ensuring that patient care, training, and scholarship progress together.

The Department of Surgery’s combined focus on clinical service, medical education, and research is designed to nurture competent, ethical, and socially responsible surgeons while additionally providing inexpensive and effective surgical treatment to the community.

Founded within the mission-driven tradition of compassionate service, the Department of Surgery established in 1959 under the leadership and guidance of legendary surgeon Dr.H.S Adenwalla, has grown to its current role as a high-volume tertiary surgical unit. Today, we continue to build on this legacy, strengthening surgical services, advancing minimally invasive techniques, and fostering a culture of clinical excellence, professionalism, and service to the community.

After becoming a medical college in 2003, the department of surgery was led by the late Dr.M.L. Dathan till 2014. He oversaw the transition to a postgraduate training department and he was followed by Dr MV Suresh as head till 2020.

The surgery department  led by Dr. Ashok Ninan Oommen since 2020 currently has 15 consultants and faculty. It has been  recognized by NMC in 2025 for an annual intake of   5 MS General Surgery candidates.

The department is recognized for an annual intake of 5 MS General Surgery candidates.