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About the department

The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Coimbatore Medical College was established in 1980 under the leadership of Dr. C. N. Ramaswamy. Since its inception, the department has been a center of excellence in plastic surgery, offering advanced care and reconstructive procedures. The postgraduate M.Ch course was introduced on 28th February 2006, and since then, the department has continuously grown, providing exceptional service to the community through specialized treatments in burns, microvascular, cosmetic, and trauma surgeries.
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Dr. R. Senthilkumar, MS, M.Ch (Plastic Surgery)

Head of the Department

Dr. R. Senthilkumar, MS, M.Ch (Plastic Surgery), currently heads the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. With a wealth of experience from reputed institutions like Madurai Medical College and Coimbatore Medical College, he has played a vital role in advancing surgical education and patient care. His leadership has greatly contributed to the department’s academic strength and service excellence. He is a life member of several national associations and serves on multiple institutional committees including the Burns Unit, Drug Committee, and Transgender Clinic.

Faculties

C. Hannah Ueno
Assistant Professor
Katherine Panagakos earned her M.A. in Classics from Tulane University and her Ph.D. in Greek and Latin from The Ohio State University. During her graduate work, she was a student at The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) and was a field walker and camp manager at the Eastern Korinthia Archaeogical Survey (EKAS). Katherine spent three years in a rotating position at schools in the Associated Colleges of the South (Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX; Furman University in Greenville, SC; and Rhodes College in Memphis, TN).
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Thomas Fred
Associate Professor
Katherine Panagakos earned her M.A. in Classics from Tulane University and her Ph.D. in Greek and Latin from The Ohio State University. During her graduate work, she was a student at The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) and was a field walker and camp manager at the Eastern Korinthia Archaeogical Survey (EKAS). Katherine spent three years in a rotating position at schools in the Associated Colleges of the South (Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX; Furman University in Greenville, SC; and Rhodes College in Memphis, TN).
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Jennifer Aarons
Professor of Art
Katherine Panagakos earned her M.A. in Classics from Tulane University and her Ph.D. in Greek and Latin from The Ohio State University. During her graduate work, she was a student at The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) and was a field walker and camp manager at the Eastern Korinthia Archaeogical Survey (EKAS). Katherine spent three years in a rotating position at schools in the Associated Colleges of the South (Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX; Furman University in Greenville, SC; and Rhodes College in Memphis, TN).
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Professors
Michael McGarvey
Professor of Literature
Katherine Panagakos earned her M.A. in Classics from Tulane University and her Ph.D. in Greek and Latin from The Ohio State University. During her graduate work, she was a student at The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) and was a field walker and camp manager at the Eastern Korinthia Archaeogical Survey (EKAS). Katherine spent three years in a rotating position at schools in the Associated Colleges of the South (Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX; Furman University in Greenville, SC; and Rhodes College in Memphis, TN).
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Course Handling

M.Ch

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Research and Publications

Ongoing research

  1. Inferiorly based gastrocnemius flap for distal one-third leg defects

  2. Reconstruction of tendoachilles and posterior heel defects

  3. Use of peroneus brevis muscle flap for distal leg reconstruction

  4. Platelet count as an indicator in burn septicemia

  5. Orbital socket reconstruction – comparative studies of various methods

Publications

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Achievments

Faculties

  • Dr. T. M. Balakrishnan received the R. N. Sinha Award (IJPS, 2022), Prof. K. Mathangi Ramakrishnan Gold Medal (TANPAPS, 2024), and NH Antia Best Publication Award (EJPS, 2024).

  • Dr. P. Poorani won the quiz competition at APSICON 2024.

Students

  • Multiple paper and poster presentations at APSICON and TANPAPS by Dr. Alice Pricilla, Dr. Firas Mohammed Anwar, Dr. Vijayakumar, Dr. Devakeerthana, Dr. Nivetha, and Dr. V. Vidya in diverse topics including melanoma, nasal clefts, muscle flaps, and palatal defects.

Events and Services

Academic events

  • Plastic Surgeons’ Monthly Meet conducted every quarter.

  • Active participation and presentations at national-level conferences such as APSICON and TANPAPS.

  • Hosting departmental seminars, case discussions, and guest lectures regularly.

Community Services

The department extends a wide range of medical services to the public including:

  • Acute burn care and ICU support

  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

  • CO₂ and fractional laser therapy

  • Hand and microvascular surgeries

  • Maxillofacial and orthognathic surgeries

  • Cosmetic surgeries such as rhinoplasty, facelift, breast augmentation, and liposuction

  • Scar revision and reconstructive surgeries for burn victims

  • A-V fistula creation for dialysis patients

  • Oncoplastic procedures and transgender surgeries

  • Replantation surgeries and trauma care

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