Doctors

Dr. Pradeep Kumar Pillai, MBBS, D.Ortho
Orthopaedics
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Pillai has done his MBBS and D. Ortho from JJM Medical college, Karnataka. He has over 17m years of experience which includes 9 years of experience in Oman with various clinic / hospital namely Starcare hospital, Al thara Polyclinic and green corner polyclinic.

Dr. Ernest Inbaraj, MD
Specialist Physician
A MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), Dr Ernest Inbaraj has completed his training at the Christian Medical College in Vellore, India; and has a vast experience in Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Anesthesia, and Community Medicine spanning over 22 years. He is recognised by the Immigration Authorities of Canada as a Designated Medical Practitioner (DMP), and is authorised to conduct the Canadian Pre-Immigration Medical Examination in Oman.

Dr. Rhenu Inbaraj, MBBS, DGO
Specialist Gynaecologist
A MBBS, DGO (Obstetrics and Gynecology), Dr Rhenu Inbaraj has completed her training at the Christian Medical College in Vellore, India. Having a medical career that spans over 22 years, Dr Rhenu Inbaraj has a broad experience in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and General Surgery.

Dr. Jathlan Alani, MBChB
Family Practitioner
A MBChB from Al Mustansiriyah college of medicine in Baghdad, Iraq; Dr Jathlan Alani, has a vast medical experience of over 22 years in internal medicine, general surgery, and trauma surgery. He is a member of the Iraqi Medical Association and Ministry of Health Department - Public Health Clinic in Baghdad.

Dr. Malathi Ramachandra, MBBS, DCH (UK)
Family Practitioner
A MBBS w/ a Diploma in Child Health Care (UK). She has practiced as a medical officer in both government and private sector hospitals for nearly two decades. Well experienced in multiple aspects of paediatrics, adult and geriatric medicine and a keen advocate of the concept of the family doctor being the first point of contact. Dr. Ramachandra has worked as a medical officer, advising multinational oil companies, conducting routine health checkups, pre employment medicals and follow ups for their employees.

Dr. Ashok Verma, MS, DNB, FRCS, FICS, MAMS
Senior Consultant, E.N.T; Head Neck & Sleep Surgery
A MS, DNB, FRCS (Glasgow), FICS (USA), MAMS (Vienna); Dr Ashok Verma is an experienced medical professional having over 27 years of experience in the ENT field. An astute clinical tutor at the Sultan Qaboos University, Dr Ashok Verma is also a member of the Oman Medical Society, GCC Otolaryngology Society, All India Otolaryngology Society, American Medical Society, Asian Sleep Surgery Society and International College of Surgeons.

Dr. M. A. Sohail, MBBS, MS (Otolaryngology)
Senior Consultant, ENT; Otologist and Endoscopic Sinus Surgeon
A MBBS, MS ENT from SMS College Rajasthan (India); Dr M.S. Sohail is a Senior Consultant, and has been in the ENT practice for 40 years. He has performed more than 7000 ENT surgeries to date, and is a senior clinical tutor at the Sultan Qaboos University Muscat. He is the Chairman of the examination sub-committee (ENT) Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB).

Dr. R. Raman Sharma, MS (Neurosurgery), DNB
Senior Consultant - Neuro Spinal Surgeon
A MBBS, MS (Neurosurgery), DNB (Neurosurgery). He is unit head in the department of Neurosurgery, at the National Neurosurgical Centre, Khoula hospital, Muscat, Oman since Feb 1996. Dr. Sharma spent several years as a practicing surgeon in the UK, acquiring a highly specialized skill-set. He is one of the leading authorities in the neurosurgical world on the infections of the Central Nervous System, especially fungal infections of the CNS. Further, he holds important positions in the field of medical education in the Ministry of Health.

Dr. Amal Upadhyay, MD, DM, DNB, MRCP
Senior Consultant - Gastroenterology and Hepatology
A MBBS, MD (Internal medicine), DM (Gastrointestinal), DNB (Gastrointestinal), and MRCP (UK); Dr Amal Upadhyay is an acclaimed Senior Consultant, having an experience of 20 years in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He is a member of the Royal College of Physicians – Edinburgh, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India, Oman Medical Association and Oman Gastrointestinal Association.

Dr. Mansour Sallam, MD
Senior Consultant - Interventional Cardiologist
A MD from the Al Azhar University, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt; Dr Mansour Sallam has more than 17 years experience in Cardiac Catheterisation, Coronary Intervention, and Non Invasive Cardiology. A member of the Egyptian Heart Association and numerous professional associations in Oman, Dr Mansour Sallam is also an Assistant Professor of Cardiology at the Al Azhar University in Cairo.

Dr. Suresh Venugopal, MD
Pathologist
A MD, Dr. Venugopal worked at Grant Medical College and J J Group of hospitals in India before serving the Ministry of Health, Oman for 16 years as Superintendent of Laboratory Services of Muscat region and Head of Department of Pathology and Microbiology in Muscat. Dr. Venugopal has vast experience of 30 years in the field of laboratory medicine, placing great emphasis on quality assurance and safety aspects in the laboratory.

Dr. Koduvayur Harikrishnan
Senior Consultant, General & Laparoscopic Surgeon at Nova
An ex-Indian Army surgeon with over 30 years of clinical experience as a gastrointestinal surgeon and endoscopist, he has close to 10 years of work experience in the NHS, UK. He specializes in Key hole surgery, surgery for Pilonidal Sinuses, Bariatric surgery, Gastroscopies, and Colonoscopies.

• Caesarean Sections for Macrosomia.
• Outcome of Assisted vaginal breech delivery versus Caesarean section for breech in term and preterm singleton pregnancies at Royal Hospital: 1997-2006

• Caesarean section on request- Patient’s perspective.
• Outcome of Pregnancies in SLE patients.
• 2D & 3D Colour Doppler assessment of pelvic tumours

• Pregnancy in Renal Transplant Recipients-Oman Experience
• Caesarean Section on Request- Reality in Oman
• Changing Trends of Caesarean Section -Incidence & Indications in Royal Hospital 1999-2006

Dr. Mariam George, MD
Pediatrician
A medicine graduate from St John’s Medical College, Bangalore and MD from AFMC, Pune.
A dedicated Pediatrician with over 30years of extensive experience in India (Armed Forces & Railways) and the Middle East (Oman).
Highly experienced in neonatal intensive care and developmental pediatrics.
She has joined as full time Paediatrician and is available for consultation between Saturday and Wednesday.

Dr. Seerat Minocha, Senior Consultant - Obs & Gynae
Gynaecology
She is available for consultation twice a week.
She specializes in Anomaly Scan to detect any fetal defect during the period of pregnancy.
She is also an expert in providing advice and management for infertility cases.