Dr. Harish Kumar

Dr. Harish Kumar

Professor and Head
MD, PLAB, USMLE (Part 1 & 2), MRCP
Speciality: Diabetes, Endocrinology & Diabetic Footcare
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Dr. Harish Kumar is a highly esteemed Professor and Head of the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Podiatry Surgery at Amrita Hospital Kochi. With extensive training and experience in India and the United Kingdom, Dr. Harish Kumar has been a key figure in establishing and advancing the department's comprehensive care services in endocrinology and diabetes. Since joining Amrita Hospital in 1999, He has spearheaded the development of specialized clinics and educational programs, significantly contributing to the field through clinical practice and research.

  • Endocrinology and Diabetes Management
  • Podiatry and Diabetic Foot Care
  • Thyroid and Pituitary Disorders
  • Metabolic Bone Diseases
  • Clinical Research in Endocrinology
  • MBBS

    (1986)

  • PLAB

    (1993)

  • USMLE (Part 1 & 2)

    (1995)

  • MRCP

    (1996)

  • English
  • Malayalam
  • 1999

    Professor and Head, Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes

    Amrita Hospital, Kochi (1999-Present)

  • 1998

    Clinical Research Fellow in Endocrinology

    University Hospital, Birmingham (1998-1999)

  • 1997

    Specialist Registrar in Diabetes & Endocrinology

    Good Hope Hospital, Birmingham (1997-1998)

  • 1996

    Post Membership Training in Diabetes and Endocrinology

    Princess Royal Hospital, Telford (1996-1997)

  • 1998

    Specialist Registrar in Diabetes and Endocrinology

    New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton (1998)

  • 1995

    Senior House Officer in Chest Medicine and Gastroenterology

    Princess Royal Hospital, Telford (1995-1996)

  • 1994

    Senior House Officer in Rheumatology, Metabolic Bone Diseases, Geriatrics, and Nephrology

    Wrexham Malelor Hospital and Wrexham & Robert Jones Agnes Hunt Hospital, Oswestry (1994-1995)

•    Secretary of the Indian Thyroid Society (ITS)
•    Editor of the Journal of Thyroid Research and Practice
•    Established Amrita Diabetes Welfare Association (ADWA) with over 4,000 members
•    Produced educational documentaries on Diabetes and Diabetic foot care

Dr. Harish Kumar is a highly esteemed Professor and Head of the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Podiatry Surgery at Amrita Hospital Kochi. With extensive training and experience in India and the United Kingdom, Dr. Harish Kumar has been a key figure in establishing and advancing the department's comprehensive care services in endocrinology and diabetes. Since joining Amrita Hospital in 1999, He has spearheaded the development of specialized clinics and educational programs, significantly contributing to the field through clinical practice and research.

  • Endocrinology and Diabetes Management
  • Podiatry and Diabetic Foot Care
  • Thyroid and Pituitary Disorders
  • Metabolic Bone Diseases
  • Clinical Research in Endocrinology

  • MBBS

    (1986)

  • PLAB

    (1993)

  • USMLE (Part 1 & 2)

    (1995)

  • MRCP

    (1996)

  • English
  • Malayalam

  • 1999

    Professor and Head, Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes

    Amrita Hospital, Kochi (1999-Present)

  • 1998

    Clinical Research Fellow in Endocrinology

    University Hospital, Birmingham (1998-1999)

  • 1997

    Specialist Registrar in Diabetes & Endocrinology

    Good Hope Hospital, Birmingham (1997-1998)

  • 1996

    Post Membership Training in Diabetes and Endocrinology

    Princess Royal Hospital, Telford (1996-1997)

  • 1998

    Specialist Registrar in Diabetes and Endocrinology

    New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton (1998)

  • 1995

    Senior House Officer in Chest Medicine and Gastroenterology

    Princess Royal Hospital, Telford (1995-1996)

  • 1994

    Senior House Officer in Rheumatology, Metabolic Bone Diseases, Geriatrics, and Nephrology

    Wrexham Malelor Hospital and Wrexham & Robert Jones Agnes Hunt Hospital, Oswestry (1994-1995)

•    Secretary of the Indian Thyroid Society (ITS)
•    Editor of the Journal of Thyroid Research and Practice
•    Established Amrita Diabetes Welfare Association (ADWA) with over 4,000 members
•    Produced educational documentaries on Diabetes and Diabetic foot care

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