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Dr. Afsal Muhammed

Specialist Surgical Oncology
Aster Hospital, Al Qusais

LANGUAGES

English, Malayalam, Hindi

Education

1) MCh in Surgical Oncology – Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala University of Health Sciences

2) DNB in General Surgery – Cosmopolitan Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, National Board of Examinations

3) MD in Pharmacology – Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala University of Health Sciences

4) MBBS – T.D. Government Medical College, Alappuzha, Kerala University

5) MBA in Hospital and Health Care Administration – Sikkim Manipal University

Specialization

Oncology

Nationality

Indian

DOH License Grade

Specialist

Type of Physician

Full-time

Credentials

  • Poster Presentation on “Pantoprazole Induced Acute Angioedema With Urticaria” – IPSCON 2015 (Dhandia Award Nominee)
  • Oral Presentation on vitamin D3 administration in postmenopausal women – IPSCON 2015 (Dhandia Award Nominee)
  • Co-author, case report on “Anaphylactoid Reaction to Oral Ondansetron” – International Journal of Advances in Case Report
  • Co-author, poster on nanoparticle targeted siRNA delivery – F1000 Research
  • Best Poster Award – KASICON 2017 (Testicular epidermoid cyst study)
  • Best Paper Award – NATCON 2022 (Maxillectomy defects reconstruction outcomes)
  • Research under review: Effect of intercostobrachial nerve preservation in axillary dissection for breast cancer

Professional Experience

  • Assistant Professor, General Surgery – T.D. Medical College, Alappuzha (2023 – Present)
  • MCh Surgical Oncology – Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram (2020 – 2023)
  • Senior Lecturer, General Surgery – T.D. Medical College, Alappuzha
  • DNB General Surgery – Cosmopolitan Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram (2017 – 2020)
  • Assistant Surgeon (DHS) – P.H.C Kalavoor, Alappuzha (2016 – 2017)
  • MD Pharmacology – Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram (2013 – 2016)
  • Compulsory Rural Service – C.H.C Pallarimangalam, Ernakulam (2011 – 2012)
  • CRRI Internship – T.D. Medical College, Alappuzha (2010 – 2011)

 

Memberships

  • Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
  • Kerala Association of Surgical Oncology (KASO)
  • Indian Pharmacological Society
  • Trivandrum Surgical Club
  • Alappuzha Surgical Club
  • Trivandrum Tennis Promotion Committee
  • Multiple social groups related to Pharmacology and General Surgery

Clinical Expertise & Services Offered

  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Breast Surgery and Oncoplasty
  • Gastrointestinal Onco-surgery
  • Sarcoma Surgery
  • Urological Onco-surgery
  • Gynecological Onco-surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery
  • HIPEC Procedure
  • Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy

 

Additional Courses and Certifications

  • MBA in Hospital and Health Care Administration – Sikkim Manipal University
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Patient Testimonials

A warm THANK YOU from me and my wife for taking good care of everything especially From all the Doctors, Nurses during our stay and also of course from the members of Food and Beverage and House Keeping team. Job well done! "Thank you for treating us well".

Jerwin Regalado

The nurses are very helpful and attentive with my needs. Facilities are excellent too. the nurses are so accommodating and friendly… we are grateful to have our first baby here in Aster Mankhool Hospital… thumbs up to the doctors and nurses here.. Thank you so much :)

Fatimah Carumba

I sincerely want to thank the staff of Aster Hospital for their endless effort in making my visit a memorable experience. I want to thank Dr Caroline for been there for me, her advice really helped as a first time mum. Also, Melita and Steffi and other staff of Aster Nurture, thank you so much for the guides and lectures I received during the Mummy’s circle and Parents connect. Remain blessed.

Stella Charles

A warm THANK YOU from me and my wife for taking good care of everything especially From all the Doctors, Nurses during our stay and also of course from the members of Food and Beverage and House Keeping team. Job well done! "Thank you for treating us well".

Jerwin Regalado

The nurses are very helpful and attentive with my needs. Facilities are excellent too. the nurses are so accommodating and friendly… we are grateful to have our first baby here in Aster Mankhool Hospital… thumbs up to the doctors and nurses here.. Thank you so much :)

Fatimah Carumba

I sincerely want to thank the staff of Aster Hospital for their endless effort in making my visit a memorable experience. I want to thank Dr Caroline for been there for me, her advice really helped as a first time mum. Also, Melita and Steffi and other staff of Aster Nurture, thank you so much for the guides and lectures I received during the Mummy’s circle and Parents connect. Remain blessed.

Stella Charles

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