Dr. Thankappan has got more than 40 years of experience as Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. Studied in Govt. Medical College Trivandrum. Worked in various capacities as Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and professor from 1979 onwards.Also worked as professor and Head of the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology for 5 years in Narayana Medical College, Nellore (AP)Worked as consultant Gastroenterologist in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the Ministry of Health for 2 years.Had involved in the Investigation of epidemics of hepatitis in Idukki , Kattappana area and at Kollam. Dr.Thankappan was assistant editor in prestigious book ''Chronic pancreatitis in India'' edited by Prof. Dr.V.Balakrishnan (Late) contributed chapters in the book of ''common problem in Gastroenterology'', ''Practical Gastroenterology'' etc.Dr.Thankappan is regularly performing upper GI Endoscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy- both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.At present working as a senior consultant and chief of gastroenterology in Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute, Trivandrum.

OP days :
9.00am- 1.30pm

Previous Experience

-Retired as Professor of Gastroenterology from Trivandrum Medical College
-Worked as consultant Gastroenterologist for 2 years in Kingdom of Soudi Arabia
-Worked as Professor and HOD of Gastroenterology in Narayana Medical College, Nellore, AP for five years
-Having more than 38 years of experience as Gastroenterologist
-Proficient in Upper and lower GI endoscopic procedures and ERCP

Life Member of:

1. ISG(Indian Society of Gastroenterology
2. INASL (Indian Association of Study of Liver)
3. SGEI (Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India)
4. IMA (Indian Medical Association)

Areas of Expertise

Passed MBBS, MD (G.Med) and DM (Gastroenterology) from Medical College
Present Post – Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist Ananthapuri Hospitals & Research Institute.