Dr. Sudheer O.V. is a renowned Gastrointestinal Surgeon 🩻 with 25+ years of experience 🕰️, currently serving as Professor & Head at Amrita Institute, Kochi 🏥. A pioneer of laparoscopic 🔍 and bariatric surgery ⚖️ in Kerala, he excels in minimally invasive 🤖 and robotic surgeries, including esophageal, colorectal, and HPB procedures 🧬.

Trained in the USA 🇺🇸, Japan 🇯🇵, and South Korea 🇰🇷, Dr. Sudheer has introduced multiple surgical innovations and holds the record for the highest number of laparoscopic bariatric and esophageal surgeries in the state, setting new standards in GI care 🎯.

Experience Overview

A pioneer of minimally invasive techniques in Kerala, Dr. Sudheer has significantly advanced gastrointestinal surgical care through innovative and precise approaches.

Total Experience: Over 25 years (since 1999)

Professional Journey:

• 1999 – Present:
  Joined Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences

  • Now serving as Professor & Head, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery

  • In-charge of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery Unit

Surgical Highlights:

• Pioneered bariatric surgery in Kerala (since 2005)
• Performed 2,500+ laparoscopic hernia repairs
• Innovated techniques: 2-port TEPP repair, working on single-port hernia repair
• Performed highest number of minimally invasive esophageal surgeries in Kerala
• Extensive experience in laparoscopic hepatobiliary and colorectal surgeries

Professional Memberships

Dr. Sudheer’s contributions span clinical excellence, surgical innovation, and global collaboration, earning him recognition as a leader in gastrointestinal surgery.

Awards & Recognitions:

• Among the first surgeons in India to perform bariatric surgery (2005)
• Performed 2,500+ laparoscopic hernia repairs with technique innovations
• Early adopter of Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy (2003)
• Trained at top international centers in USA, Japan, and Korea

Special Interests:

• Laparoscopic Bariatric & Hernia Surgery
• Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery
• Esophageal and Colorectal Surgery
• Surgical Innovation & Technique Development

Languages Spoken

Dr. Sudheer’s multilingual proficiency ensures patient comfort and effective communication in both regional and national settings.

• English – Fluent; used for academic, surgical, and international communication
• Hindi – Conversational; used to interact with patients across India