One of the most popular and highly acknowledged paediatricians of Central Kerala with more than 40 years of experience in Paediatrics, Childhood Asthma and related diseases. Dr. T. U Sukumaran specializes in Paediatric Pulmonology and Behavioral Medicine. He has special interests in Childhood Bronchial Asthma. Dr. Sukumaran actively involved in research. He published and presented more than 50 research papers on National and International research forums and conferences. He is the author of many Paediatric journals and made significant contributions to his specialty.
Govt. of Kerala honored him with “Best Doctor Award” in 2002 for his meritorious service to the Kerala’s Paediatric Healthcare.
Dr. T.U Sukumaran is currently working as Senior Consultant, in Department of Paediatrics, at Caritas Hospital.
Professional Qualification
PhD- Asthma and Environment from M.G University, Kottayam
MPhil- Behavioral Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Behavioral Science, M.G University, Kottayam, in 2002
FIAP- Fellowship of Indian Academy of Paediatrics
DNB from National Board of Examination, New Delhi, in 1987
MD Paediatrics from University of Kerala, in 1985
MBBS from University of Kerala, in 1974
Achievements and Expertise
Dr. T. U Sukumaran is one of the senior most paediatricians in Central Travancore with more than 4 decades of teaching experiences in various Medical Colleges in Kerala as tutor and professor
Dr. Sukumaran designated many administrative positions and was the superintendent of ICH, Kottayam and PIMS Thiruvalla
As an academician he served as an examiner for many years at various Medical Colleges across the country
He worked as principal investigator for many International and National study groups and presented many advantageous clinical studies
Memberships
Former National President of IAP
Served as Former Chairperson - Environment and Child Health Group of IAP
Former National President - Respiratory Chapter of IAP
Was the National President of Paediatric Allergy Association of India
He served as National Executive Board Member IAP- 7 times
South zone coordinator of women's wing, Indian Association of Paediatrics (IAP) Kerala.
President, Indian Association of Paediatrics (IAP) Kottayam
Secretary, Kerala Division of Respiratory Chapter, IAP
State President NNF, Kerala
Life time member of Indian Association of Paediatrics (IAP)
Life time member of Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Member National Neonatology Forum (NNF)
Awards
Best Doctor Award by Govt. of Kerala in 2002
Best Doctor Award by World Malayalee Council
Kamalpatra Award by Indian Junior Chamber
Outstanding Leadership Award by American Biographic Society
He has secured many other awards by several orations, IAP and other social organizations based upon his remarkable service
He is proficient in English, Malayalam & Hindi.