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    Overview

  • Dr. Vijay Kumar is a highly qualified and experienced consultant paediatric surgeon and urologist, currently associated with KMC Hospital, Mangalore. He also holds the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Paediatric Surgery at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. He is the Best Pediatric Surgeon in Mangalore.

  • Dr. Vijay Kumar's journey of medical excellence commenced with his MBBS from Karnataka Medical College, Hubli, Karnataka, India followed by MS in General Surgery from Mysore Medical College, Mysore, Karnataka, and M.Ch. in Paediatric Surgery from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka.

  • Dr. Kumar's extensive professional journey includes various roles, from an Internship at Karnataka Medical College, Hubli, to serving as a Casualty Medical Officer at a Private Hospital in Kerala. His dedication led him through positions like Resident in General Surgery at Mysore Medical College, Mysore, and Senior Registrar in Paediatric Surgery at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Hospitals. 

  • Dr. Vijay Kumar's affiliations include memberships with prestigious medical associations like the Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons, the Indian Association of Paediatric Urologists, the Indian Medical Association of Udupi-Karavali branch, and the Indian Academy of Paediatrics, Udupi district. Notably, he served as President of the Karnataka chapter of the Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons in 2017.

  • Dr. Kumar's commitment to education spans 26 years, involving teaching and guiding undergraduate and postgraduate students. He has been instrumental in mentoring numerous MS General Surgery, MD Paediatric, MCh. Paediatric Surgery, MPhil, and PhD students. He also has supervised several thesis projects and organized academic activities like case discussions, seminars, and journal clubs.

  • Dr. Vijay Kumar's illustrious career is adorned with accolades such as the Outstanding Young Indian-2001 and the Distinguished Alumni Award bestowed by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Dr. Kumar continues to contribute significantly to the field of paediatric surgery, embodying excellence in patient care, education, and research.

  • Field of Expertise

  • Neonatal Surgery
  • Paediatric Urology
  • Paediatric gastroenterology
  • Paediatric hepatobiliary
  • Genitourinary Reconstruction
  • Adolescent Gynaecology
  • Paediatric Minimal Access Surgery
  • Paediatric Tumours
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Outstanding Young Indian 2001 given at Zone(xv) Conference.
  • Outstanding Medical Professional given at national convention of Indian Junior Chamber held at Indore, in Dec. 2001.
  • Distinguished Alumni Award given by Manipal Academy of Higher Education in Jan 2005.
  • Talks & Publications

  • Total Splenectomy for Splenic Abscess in Paediatric Oncology: A Report of Two Cases
  • Associations, follow-up data, and postnatal outcome of antenatal diagnosed Urinary Tract Dilatation - Five-year single tertiary centre experience from South India
  • Implications of exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices on gastrointestinal health and antibiotic exposure: A questionnaire-based assessment
  • Congenital Spigelian Hernia with Ipsilateral Ectopic Testis
  • Mothers’ satisfaction with distraction as a postoperative pain management intervention for their child: An interventional study
  • Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis following maternal exposure to Fluoxetine: A case report
  • Intracerebral haemorrhage: A rare presentation of pheochromocytoma
  • Oncofertility: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Barriers among Indian Oncologists and Gynaecologists
  • Duplication cyst with midget volvulus in a neonate: an unusual presentation

    Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Overview

  • Dr. Vijay Kumar is a highly qualified and experienced consultant paediatric surgeon and urologist, currently associated with KMC Hospital, Mangalore. He also holds the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Paediatric Surgery at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. He is the Best Pediatric Surgeon in Mangalore.

  • Dr. Vijay Kumar's journey of medical excellence commenced with his MBBS from Karnataka Medical College, Hubli, Karnataka, India followed by MS in General Surgery from Mysore Medical College, Mysore, Karnataka, and M.Ch. in Paediatric Surgery from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka.

  • Dr. Kumar's extensive professional journey includes various roles, from an Internship at Karnataka Medical College, Hubli, to serving as a Casualty Medical Officer at a Private Hospital in Kerala. His dedication led him through positions like Resident in General Surgery at Mysore Medical College, Mysore, and Senior Registrar in Paediatric Surgery at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Hospitals. 

  • Dr. Vijay Kumar's affiliations include memberships with prestigious medical associations like the Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons, the Indian Association of Paediatric Urologists, the Indian Medical Association of Udupi-Karavali branch, and the Indian Academy of Paediatrics, Udupi district. Notably, he served as President of the Karnataka chapter of the Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons in 2017.

  • Dr. Kumar's commitment to education spans 26 years, involving teaching and guiding undergraduate and postgraduate students. He has been instrumental in mentoring numerous MS General Surgery, MD Paediatric, MCh. Paediatric Surgery, MPhil, and PhD students. He also has supervised several thesis projects and organized academic activities like case discussions, seminars, and journal clubs.

  • Dr. Vijay Kumar's illustrious career is adorned with accolades such as the Outstanding Young Indian-2001 and the Distinguished Alumni Award bestowed by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Dr. Kumar continues to contribute significantly to the field of paediatric surgery, embodying excellence in patient care, education, and research.

  • Field of Expertise

  • Neonatal Surgery
  • Paediatric Urology
  • Paediatric gastroenterology
  • Paediatric hepatobiliary
  • Genitourinary Reconstruction
  • Adolescent Gynaecology
  • Paediatric Minimal Access Surgery
  • Paediatric Tumours
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Outstanding Young Indian 2001 given at Zone(xv) Conference.
  • Outstanding Medical Professional given at national convention of Indian Junior Chamber held at Indore, in Dec. 2001.
  • Distinguished Alumni Award given by Manipal Academy of Higher Education in Jan 2005.
  • Talks & Publications

  • Total Splenectomy for Splenic Abscess in Paediatric Oncology: A Report of Two Cases
  • Associations, follow-up data, and postnatal outcome of antenatal diagnosed Urinary Tract Dilatation - Five-year single tertiary centre experience from South India
  • Implications of exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices on gastrointestinal health and antibiotic exposure: A questionnaire-based assessment
  • Congenital Spigelian Hernia with Ipsilateral Ectopic Testis
  • Mothers’ satisfaction with distraction as a postoperative pain management intervention for their child: An interventional study
  • Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis following maternal exposure to Fluoxetine: A case report
  • Intracerebral haemorrhage: A rare presentation of pheochromocytoma
  • Oncofertility: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Barriers among Indian Oncologists and Gynaecologists
  • Duplication cyst with midget volvulus in a neonate: an unusual presentation

    Field of Expertise

  • Neonatal Surgery
  • Paediatric Urology
  • Paediatric gastroenterology
  • Paediatric hepatobiliary
  • Genitourinary Reconstruction
  • Adolescent Gynaecology
  • Paediatric Minimal Access Surgery
  • Paediatric Tumours
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Outstanding Young Indian 2001 given at Zone(xv) Conference.
  • Outstanding Medical Professional given at national convention of Indian Junior Chamber held at Indore, in Dec. 2001.
  • Distinguished Alumni Award given by Manipal Academy of Higher Education in Jan 2005.
  • Talks & Publications

  • Total Splenectomy for Splenic Abscess in Paediatric Oncology: A Report of Two Cases
  • Associations, follow-up data, and postnatal outcome of antenatal diagnosed Urinary Tract Dilatation - Five-year single tertiary centre experience from South India
  • Implications of exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices on gastrointestinal health and antibiotic exposure: A questionnaire-based assessment
  • Congenital Spigelian Hernia with Ipsilateral Ectopic Testis
  • Mothers’ satisfaction with distraction as a postoperative pain management intervention for their child: An interventional study
  • Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis following maternal exposure to Fluoxetine: A case report
  • Intracerebral haemorrhage: A rare presentation of pheochromocytoma
  • Oncofertility: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Barriers among Indian Oncologists and Gynaecologists
  • Duplication cyst with midget volvulus in a neonate: an unusual presentation
  • Overview

  • Dr. Vijay Kumar is a highly qualified and experienced consultant paediatric surgeon and urologist, currently associated with KMC Hospital, Mangalore. He also holds the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Paediatric Surgery at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. He is the Best Pediatric Surgeon in Mangalore.

  • Dr. Vijay Kumar's journey of medical excellence commenced with his MBBS from Karnataka Medical College, Hubli, Karnataka, India followed by MS in General Surgery from Mysore Medical College, Mysore, Karnataka, and M.Ch. in Paediatric Surgery from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka.

  • Dr. Kumar's extensive professional journey includes various roles, from an Internship at Karnataka Medical College, Hubli, to serving as a Casualty Medical Officer at a Private Hospital in Kerala. His dedication led him through positions like Resident in General Surgery at Mysore Medical College, Mysore, and Senior Registrar in Paediatric Surgery at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Hospitals. 

  • Dr. Vijay Kumar's affiliations include memberships with prestigious medical associations like the Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons, the Indian Association of Paediatric Urologists, the Indian Medical Association of Udupi-Karavali branch, and the Indian Academy of Paediatrics, Udupi district. Notably, he served as President of the Karnataka chapter of the Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons in 2017.

  • Dr. Kumar's commitment to education spans 26 years, involving teaching and guiding undergraduate and postgraduate students. He has been instrumental in mentoring numerous MS General Surgery, MD Paediatric, MCh. Paediatric Surgery, MPhil, and PhD students. He also has supervised several thesis projects and organized academic activities like case discussions, seminars, and journal clubs.

  • Dr. Vijay Kumar's illustrious career is adorned with accolades such as the Outstanding Young Indian-2001 and the Distinguished Alumni Award bestowed by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Dr. Kumar continues to contribute significantly to the field of paediatric surgery, embodying excellence in patient care, education, and research.

    Awards & Achievements

  • Outstanding Young Indian 2001 given at Zone(xv) Conference.
  • Outstanding Medical Professional given at national convention of Indian Junior Chamber held at Indore, in Dec. 2001.
  • Distinguished Alumni Award given by Manipal Academy of Higher Education in Jan 2005.
  • Field of Expertise

  • Neonatal Surgery
  • Paediatric Urology
  • Paediatric gastroenterology
  • Paediatric hepatobiliary
  • Genitourinary Reconstruction
  • Adolescent Gynaecology
  • Paediatric Minimal Access Surgery
  • Paediatric Tumours
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Talks & Publications

  • Total Splenectomy for Splenic Abscess in Paediatric Oncology: A Report of Two Cases
  • Associations, follow-up data, and postnatal outcome of antenatal diagnosed Urinary Tract Dilatation - Five-year single tertiary centre experience from South India
  • Implications of exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices on gastrointestinal health and antibiotic exposure: A questionnaire-based assessment
  • Congenital Spigelian Hernia with Ipsilateral Ectopic Testis
  • Mothers’ satisfaction with distraction as a postoperative pain management intervention for their child: An interventional study
  • Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis following maternal exposure to Fluoxetine: A case report
  • Intracerebral haemorrhage: A rare presentation of pheochromocytoma
  • Oncofertility: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Barriers among Indian Oncologists and Gynaecologists
  • Duplication cyst with midget volvulus in a neonate: an unusual presentation
  • Overview

  • Dr. Vijay Kumar is a highly qualified and experienced consultant paediatric surgeon and urologist, currently associated with KMC Hospital, Mangalore. He also holds the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Paediatric Surgery at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. He is the Best Pediatric Surgeon in Mangalore.

  • Dr. Vijay Kumar's journey of medical excellence commenced with his MBBS from Karnataka Medical College, Hubli, Karnataka, India followed by MS in General Surgery from Mysore Medical College, Mysore, Karnataka, and M.Ch. in Paediatric Surgery from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka.

  • Dr. Kumar's extensive professional journey includes various roles, from an Internship at Karnataka Medical College, Hubli, to serving as a Casualty Medical Officer at a Private Hospital in Kerala. His dedication led him through positions like Resident in General Surgery at Mysore Medical College, Mysore, and Senior Registrar in Paediatric Surgery at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Hospitals. 

  • Dr. Vijay Kumar's affiliations include memberships with prestigious medical associations like the Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons, the Indian Association of Paediatric Urologists, the Indian Medical Association of Udupi-Karavali branch, and the Indian Academy of Paediatrics, Udupi district. Notably, he served as President of the Karnataka chapter of the Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons in 2017.

  • Dr. Kumar's commitment to education spans 26 years, involving teaching and guiding undergraduate and postgraduate students. He has been instrumental in mentoring numerous MS General Surgery, MD Paediatric, MCh. Paediatric Surgery, MPhil, and PhD students. He also has supervised several thesis projects and organized academic activities like case discussions, seminars, and journal clubs.

  • Dr. Vijay Kumar's illustrious career is adorned with accolades such as the Outstanding Young Indian-2001 and the Distinguished Alumni Award bestowed by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Dr. Kumar continues to contribute significantly to the field of paediatric surgery, embodying excellence in patient care, education, and research.

    Talks & Publications

  • Total Splenectomy for Splenic Abscess in Paediatric Oncology: A Report of Two Cases
  • Associations, follow-up data, and postnatal outcome of antenatal diagnosed Urinary Tract Dilatation - Five-year single tertiary centre experience from South India
  • Implications of exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices on gastrointestinal health and antibiotic exposure: A questionnaire-based assessment
  • Congenital Spigelian Hernia with Ipsilateral Ectopic Testis
  • Mothers’ satisfaction with distraction as a postoperative pain management intervention for their child: An interventional study
  • Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis following maternal exposure to Fluoxetine: A case report
  • Intracerebral haemorrhage: A rare presentation of pheochromocytoma
  • Oncofertility: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Barriers among Indian Oncologists and Gynaecologists
  • Duplication cyst with midget volvulus in a neonate: an unusual presentation
  • Overview

  • Dr. Vijay Kumar is a highly qualified and experienced consultant paediatric surgeon and urologist, currently associated with KMC Hospital, Mangalore. He also holds the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Paediatric Surgery at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. He is the Best Pediatric Surgeon in Mangalore.

  • Dr. Vijay Kumar's journey of medical excellence commenced with his MBBS from Karnataka Medical College, Hubli, Karnataka, India followed by MS in General Surgery from Mysore Medical College, Mysore, Karnataka, and M.Ch. in Paediatric Surgery from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka.

  • Dr. Kumar's extensive professional journey includes various roles, from an Internship at Karnataka Medical College, Hubli, to serving as a Casualty Medical Officer at a Private Hospital in Kerala. His dedication led him through positions like Resident in General Surgery at Mysore Medical College, Mysore, and Senior Registrar in Paediatric Surgery at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Hospitals. 

  • Dr. Vijay Kumar's affiliations include memberships with prestigious medical associations like the Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons, the Indian Association of Paediatric Urologists, the Indian Medical Association of Udupi-Karavali branch, and the Indian Academy of Paediatrics, Udupi district. Notably, he served as President of the Karnataka chapter of the Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons in 2017.

  • Dr. Kumar's commitment to education spans 26 years, involving teaching and guiding undergraduate and postgraduate students. He has been instrumental in mentoring numerous MS General Surgery, MD Paediatric, MCh. Paediatric Surgery, MPhil, and PhD students. He also has supervised several thesis projects and organized academic activities like case discussions, seminars, and journal clubs.

  • Dr. Vijay Kumar's illustrious career is adorned with accolades such as the Outstanding Young Indian-2001 and the Distinguished Alumni Award bestowed by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Dr. Kumar continues to contribute significantly to the field of paediatric surgery, embodying excellence in patient care, education, and research.

  • Field of Expertise

  • Neonatal Surgery
  • Paediatric Urology
  • Paediatric gastroenterology
  • Paediatric hepatobiliary
  • Genitourinary Reconstruction
  • Adolescent Gynaecology
  • Paediatric Minimal Access Surgery
  • Paediatric Tumours
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Outstanding Young Indian 2001 given at Zone(xv) Conference.
  • Outstanding Medical Professional given at national convention of Indian Junior Chamber held at Indore, in Dec. 2001.
  • Distinguished Alumni Award given by Manipal Academy of Higher Education in Jan 2005.

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