CIMAR EDAPPAL HOSPITAL, Edappal, Kerala
Established in 1996, CIMAR EDAPPAL was the first centre in north Kerala to be set up exclusively for infertility treatment. Under the initiative of Dr. K.K.Gopinathan, the centre adopted the most advanced techniques and updated its equipments with the worlds latest technology. Set in a small village of Edappal, the location was most ideal for the infertile couples.
As a centre known for its academic excellence, it has been host to several national and international level conferences. CIMAR EDAPPAL is the first FOGSI recognised advanced infertility training centre in South India and also provides training in laparoscopy and ultrasound.
To keep the faculty updated on international development in the field of ART and FETAL MEDICINE, they are invited to participate in CME’s and workshops world over.
The centre delivered the first ICSI (Intra cytoplasmic sperm injection) baby of Kerala in the year 1998 and gave way to several more success stories. With the introduction of ICSI, CIMAR revolutionised the treatment for male infertility in Kerala. This was soon followed by first PGD baby in south India in the year 2001.
Fertility
Dr. Parasuram Gopinath, MS (OBG)
Dr. Parasuram Gopinath is the Senior Consultant & Scientific Director at CIMAR. After Dr. Parasuram completed his post-graduation in Obstetrics and Gynecology, his work has been mainly focused on infertility and embryology.
Dr. Karthika D. Kumar
MD (OBG)
SPECIALIZATIONS:Infertility, Embryology
Laparoscopy
Dr. Betty John Ferns, MD (OBG)
An Obstetrician and Gynecologist with 29 years of experience. She has worked with many leading hospitals in Kerala with extensive experience in management in high risk pregnancies. She has been working in the field of Reproductive Medicine since 2011.
Dr. Revathi K. MD (OBG)
SPECIALISATION: ICSI, Ultrasound,
Laparoscopy
Dr. Soumya Nair, DNB
Consultant at CIMAR
Dr. Soumya Nair is the consultant in infertility unit of CIMAR (Edappal Hospitals) since 2012.
Dr. Sreehari Arunkumar MS (OBG)
Consultant in the department of Reproductive Medicine at CIMAR Edappal since 2015.
Dr. Meenu Batra Parasuram MBBS, DMRD
Specialisation: Obstetric Ultrasound, Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy, Genetics.
Targeted USG, Fetal Echocardiography, Amniocentesis, Chorionic Villus Sampling, Fetal Blood Sampling, Intrauterine Fetal Blood Transfusion, Fetal Reduction and Therapeutic procedures like Shunt placement , Thoracocentesis.
Dr. Bijoy Balakrishnan, MS (OBG)
Dr. Bijoy Balakrishnan is the Consultant Obstetrician at CIMAR. Dr. Bijoy is also Specialist lead consultant, Fetal Medicine Unit, CIMAR (Edappal and Cochin) since 2007.
Dr. Afshana Sidhik, MS OBG
Fellowship in Obstetric Ultrasound (Mediscans)
Consultant in Department of Fetal Medicine, CIMAR Cochin
Dr. Asha Anil Menon, MD
Dr. Asha Anil Menon is working as Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Edappal Hospitals since 1997 and has completed 23 years of exemplary service in the institution.
DR. Shine Mary D’Cunha, MBBS, DGO
Obstetrician and Gynecologist with 22 years of experience. She has worked with hospitals in India, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
DR. Sumitha Nandan V. MS (OBG)
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION & UNIVERSITY
Neonatology
Dr. Riyas P.K. MD (PEDIATRICS)
Consultant at Edappal Hospitals, Edappal
Dr. Thomas Ranjit MD (Pediatrics)
Dr. Thomas Ranjit completed his graduation from Government Medical College, Kozhikode. He completed his Post Graduation from St John’s Academy of Medical Sciences, Bangalore.
Dr. Laleet K. Sadanand, DCH
Dr. Laleet completed his graduation from Dr. MGR Medical University and did his Post graduation and Fellowship from Amrita University. He has worked with Amrita Hospital, Cochin, prior to joining CIMAR.
Anaesthesiology
Dr. Sunil G. MBBS, DA
An Anesthesiologist with 23 years of experience. He has worked with many leading hospitals in Kerala like Little Flower Hospital, Angamaly, PVS Hospital, Ernakulam, Medical College, Trivandrum.
Dr. Ashokan Kumar T.N. MBBS, DA
Areas of special interest are Obstetric, Anesthesia and Analgesia, Critical Care.