Overview
Overview
Dr. (Maj) Arun K Valsan is a Clinical Associate Professor and Consultant Hepatologist and Transplant Physician at Amrita Hospital, Kochi. With a distinguished background in hepatology and a strong foundation in internal medicine, Dr. Arun Valsan brings extensive expertise in managing complex liver conditions, including acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF), portal hypertension, and transplant hepatology. His military service has further enriched his clinical experience, allowing him to handle critical care situations with precision and care. He is also actively involved in research and has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the field of hepatology.
Area of Expertise
Area of Expertise
- ACLF (Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure)
- Portal Hypertension
- Transplant Hepatology and Immunology
- Critical Care in Hepatology
- Management of Infections in Liver Disease
- Patient Safety and Health Care Economics
Qualification
MBBS
Government Medical College, Kozhikode, University of Calicut (2006)
MD (Internal Medicine)
Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (2016)
DNB (Internal Medicine)
National Board of Examinations (2017)
MNAMS
National Academy of Medical Science (2018)
DM (Hepatology)
PGIMER, Chandigarh (2021)
MRCP
Royal College of Physicians (UK)
Languages Known
Languages Known
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
- Malayalam
Work Experience
- 2024
Associate Professor
Amrita Hospital, Kochi (Jan 2024-Present)
- 2018
Assistant Professor
Amrita Hospital, Kochi (Nov 2018-Dec 2018)
- 2008
Medical Officer/Physician
Army Medical Corps/Indian Army (Sep 2008-Oct 2018)
- 2008
Assistant Surgeon
Primary Health Centre, Nettoor (Jan 2008-Jul 2008)
Awards and Recognition
Awards and Recognition
• Selected for ICMR Young Medical Faculty Ph.D. program (2024)
• Best Plenary Paper Award at INASL (2024)
• The LTSI ROCHE Fellowship for Basic Science Research (2024)
• AASLD Early Career Investigator Award in Clinical/Translational Science (2021)
• Dr. Sam GP Moses Gold Medal for securing 1st rank in DNB General Medicine examination (2018)
• Lt Gen N Krishnan Memorial Gold Medal for "The Best Bedside Clinician" (2017)
• Multiple honors for academic excellence during MBBS and MD training
Featured News
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