Dr Sam Joel M is a distinguished Paediatric Surgery based at Apollo Speciality Hospitals Madurai. With an impressive 3 years of experience in the medical field, he has dedicated his career to providing exceptional healthcare services to patients. He holds MBBS (CMC, Vellore), MS General Surgery (CMC, Vellore), MCh Paediatric Surgery (MMC, Chennai), showcasing his extensive training and commitment to medical excellence. He is proficient in multiple languages, ensuring effective communication with a diverse range of patients.
He is known for his patient-centric approach, emphasizing the importance of understanding each patient’s unique needs and medical history. He expertise encompasses a wide range of conditions related to Paediatric Surgery, enabling he to deliver precise diagnoses and treatments. He ensures that patients receive care tailored to their individual health requirements.
In his practice, Dr Sam Joel M goes beyond treatments by educating patients about their health conditions. This empowers individuals to take active roles in managing their health and making informed decisions. By fostering a supportive and understanding environment, he builds trust and ensures long-term health management strategies for patients.
Dedicated to staying updated with advancements in his field, Dr Sam Joel M actively collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care. He commitment to improving health outcomes continues to leave a lasting impact on the lives of his patients, solidifying his reputation as a trusted name in Paediatric Surgery.
Special interest
Paediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery and Paediatric Urology
Memberships
- Fellowship in Secondary Hospital Medicine, CMC, Vellore – 2009
- Early Management of Trauma Course, CMC, Vellore – 2011
- Provider’s course in Children’s Surgical Care in Secondary Hospitals, CMC, Vellore & The Royal College of Surgeons, England – 2017
Memberships:
Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (IAPS)
Tamil Nadu& Pondicherry Chapter of IAPS (TPPS)
Awards & Achievements
All India topper in NIMHANS entrance examination
Fellowship in Paediatric Neurosurgery, Univ. of Calgary, Canada
Fellowship in Epilepsy/Functional Neurosurgery, Univ. of Calgary, Canada
Fellowship in Epilepsy/ Functional Neurosurgery, Ghent Univ., Belgium
EANS2018 (European association of Neurological surgeons) travel grant awarded for Top 10 abstracts.
In Tamilnadu, performed the first
a)endoscopic craniosynostosis surgery
b) selective dorsal rhizotomy for spasticity
c)directional & brain sensing DBS( Deep brain stimulation) for Parkinson's disease.
d)Alpha-omega MER system for heatmap based DBS
Highest number of DBS in Tamilnadu in the last 1yr
Surgical lead, Apollo Advanced DBS center
Hold a patent for an external fluorescence module for intraoperative microscopes.
Research & Publications
International and National Journals
Paper Publications –
? “Ketamine for Labour Analgesia.” International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia 19, no. 1 (January 1, 2010): 122–23. Joselyn, A. S., V. T. Cherian, and S. Joel.
? “Low-Dose Ketamine Infusion for Labor Analgesia: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial.” Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia 8 (March 4, 2014): 6–10. Sam Joel, Anita Joselyn, Verghese Cherian, Amar Nandhakumar, Nithin Raju, and Ilamurugu Kaliaperumal.
? Adult Hirschsprung’s disease : A suspect in refractory constipation. Med ej, The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University,2014.
? “Spontaneous perforation of Infantile Choledochal cyst - A rare presentation.” International Journal of Advanced Research 7, no. 8 (August 31, 2019): 1040–42. Muthukumaran J.,Vembar D., Sam Joel M.
? “Wilms Tumour in a Two Day Old Neonate: A Rare and Challenging Case.” Indian Journal of Case Reports, January 25, 2023, 20–22. Ravel, Naveen, Teena Rajan, K Mohankumar, Gomathy Vadivelu, P N Sathiyamoorthy, Arun Ramanan, P Vijayaraghavan, Joel, S. M., Chodavarapu, D., Konduri, M., & Pothala, V.
• Paper Presentations – ? Infantile Choledochal cyst - A rare presentation ; CAPSCON, 2019
? Ruptured Infantile Choledochal Cyst – An uncommon complication of a common biliary anomaly ; EIAPSCON, 2020
? Congenital Third Branchial Arch Anomalies – 5 years clinical experience ; EIAPSCON, 2020
? Alternate feeding procedure : History revisited ; TPPSCON, July 2021
? Pediatric Hydrocoele Masquerade ; TPPSCON, July 2021
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