Dr. Arun S. Nair

Dr. Arun Nair

Dr. Arun S Nair

Advanced Laparoscopic, GI, and Robotic Surgeon

About Doctor

Advanced Laproscopic Gastro Surgeon: Dr. Arun S Nair

Dr. Arun S. Nair is a highly qualified and experienced gastroenterologist and gastrointestinal surgeon in Thrissur, Kerala. He has more than 16+ years of experience in surgical gastroenterology, Advanced laparoscopy, GI oncology, and robotic surgery. He is currently working as a Senior Consultant in the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at Elixir Clinic, Thrissur, Kerala. He is an honorary Senior Consultant in the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at Daya General Hospital Thrissur,  Sun Medical And Research Centre, Thrissur,  and St. Gregorios Medical Mission Multi-Speciality Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala. He has expertise in Laparoscopic Surgery, GI Surgery, Colorectal & Robotic Surgery. He is an accomplished laparoscopic and robotic surgeon, a cancer specialist, widely known as the best gastrointestinal and cancer surgeon in Thrissur and all over Kerala. He specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for cancer of the esophagus (food pipe), stomach, large intestine (colon and rectum), pancreas, gallbladder, and liver. He is regarded to be the best laparoscopic and robotic gastrointestinal cancer surgeon in Thrissur, Kerala.

Dr. Arun S. Nair’s educational background is extensive and impressive. He pursued specialized training and fellowships at renowned institutions across the globe. Notably, he completed a Fellowship in Esophageal Cancer Surgery at the National Cancer Center in Chiba, Japan, and an International Fellowship on Minimal Invasive Esophagectomy at Fudan University in China.

Dr. Arun S. Nair also trained in advanced gastrointestinal surgery at Tsukuba University Hospital in Japan and advanced HPB surgery at IRCAD University in Taiwan. He got a vast experience in managing complex gastro-intestinal surgical problems, including those with previous surgeries and their complications. His knowledge and expertise make him one of the best GI surgeons in Thrissur, Kerala. He has done multiple paper and video presentations at national and international conferences. There are many publications on his name in national and international journals. In addition to his professional achievements, Dr. Arun S. Nair is a member of esteemed medical associations, including the India Medical Association (IMA), Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), The Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI), The Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES), and the Association of Surgical Gastroenterologists of Kerala (ASGK). 

Dr. Arun S. Nair is passionate about upholding the highest levels of professionalism, care, and integrity for his patients. His attributes of sobriety, humbleness, kindness, and amity, coupled with his solid professional competence mark him out as an extraordinary personality. Also, he is fluent in English, Malayalam, Hindi, and Tamil Language.

  • Fellowship in “Esophageal Cancer Surgery“ at the National cancer center, Chiba Japan under Prof Daiko 2017
  • International Fellowship On Minimal Invasive Esophagectomy at Fudan University, under Li Jie TAN, China
  • Observership fellowship for Major Hepatectomy and HPB surgery at the National Cancer centre, Vietnam
  • Trained In Advanced Gastro Intestinal Surgery at Tsukuba University Hospital Japan 2017
  • Trained in Advanced HPB Surgery at IRCAD University, Taiwan 2016
  • Fellowship in minimal access surgery (FNB) from National Board under Dr. C. Palanivelu at GEM HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTRE, Coimbatore, India (2013-15)
  • MS General Surgery from GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE, Trivandrum, Kerala, India (2006-2009) and Submitted a thesis on “laparoscopic pyeloplasty for PUJ obstruction”.
  • MBBS from GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE, Trivandrum, Kerala, India in January 2002
  • Senior Consultant in the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at Elixir Clinic, Thrissur, Kerala
  • Senior Consultant in the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeryat St. Gregorios Medical Mission Multi-Speciality Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala
  • Senior Consultant and Department HOD and Director of Gastrointestinal and Minimal Access and Robotic Surgery at Daya Surgical Speciality Hospital, and Sun Medical research hospital, Thrissur, Kerala
  • Consultant Minimal Access Surgeon at GEM Hospital and Research Centre- A super specialty hospital for Gastro related diseases (FEB 2016-2018)
  • Assistant professor at Department of General Surgery, Minimal Access Division Government Medical College, Thrissur– A government-run teaching Hospital (2015-2016)
  • Fellow in Minimal access surgery at GEM Hospital and Research Centre, Coimbatore, India (Feb 2013 to 2015)
  • Assistant Professor in Department of General and Laparoscopy Surgery at Government Medical College, Thrissur, Kerala, India  (April 2012 to Feb 2013)
  • Consultant Surgeon, Holy Family Hospital, Thodupuzha, Kerala, India (January 2011- April 2012)
  • Senior Registrar In Department of Surgical Oncology, Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum (2010 – 2011)
  • Senior Resident at Government Medical College, Alleppey, India (2009-March 2010)
  1. Video presentation at ASGKCON 2023 – Thoraco-Lap esophagectomy for Ca Mid esophagus
  2. Best Video In AMASICON 2022 at New Delhi – Thoracic- Lap Esophagectomy Technique
  3. Best Video in Association of surgical gastroenterology conference ASGKCON 2020– Lap RAMPS for Pancreatic Adenoca for distal pancreatic malignancy
  4. Best Video in Association of surgical gastroenterology conference ASGKCON 2019– Laparoscopic Whipple, technique
  5. Entry Technique in Laparoscopy – A Lecture At the AMASI skill course conducted at Thrissur
  6. Paper Presentation on IHPBA 2015 – Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy- 15 years of experience from a tertiary center
  7. Video presentation on Laparoscopic hepatic resections in prone position in AMASICON 2014
  8. Free paper presentation on the laparoscopic double bypass in locally advanced pancreatic cancer – AMASICON 2014
  1. Video presentation at ASGKCON 2023 – Thoraco-Lap esophagectomy for Ca Mid esophagus
  2. Best Video In AMASICON 2022 at New Delhi – Thoracic- Lap Esophagectomy Technique
  3. Best Video in Association of surgical gastroenterology conference ASGKCON 2020 – Lap RAMPS for Pancreatic Adenoca for distal pancreatic malignancy
  4. Best Video in Association of surgical gastroenterology conference ASGKCON 2019 – Laparoscopic Whipple, technique
  5. Entry Technique in Laparoscopy – A Lecture At the AMASI skill course conducted at Thrissur
  6. Paper Presentation on IHPBA 2015 – Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy S- 15 years of experience from a tertiary center
  7. Video presentation on Laparoscopic hepatic resections in the prone position in AMASICON 2014
  8. Free paper presentation on the laparoscopic double bypass in locally advanced pancreatic cancer – AMASICON 2014
  • Co-organizing secretary for AMASI skill course 2016 at Thrissur, Kerala
  • Co Organizing secretary for Obsession 2016
  • Organizing Core committee member of AMASICON 2014 AT Dubai November 2014
  • Organizing Core committee member of COLOREC 2013 held at Coimbatore, India in March 2013
  • Organizing core committee member of KASICON 2009 held at Trivandrum, Kerala
  • Fluent in English, Malayalam, Hindi & Tamil
  • 32210 Travancore – Cochin Council of Modern Medicine, Kerala, 2003
  • Best Video in ASGK in two consecutive years
  • Best Video in AMASICON at Delhi (2021)
  • India Medical Association (IMA)
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • The Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
  • The Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo surgeons (IAGES)
  • Association of Surgical Gastroenterologists of Kerala (ASGK)