Work Experience
- MVRCCRI, Calicut since 2017 as Senior Consultant and as HOD for 6 years
- Aster MIMS, Calicut. 2008-2017 as Senior Consultant and HOD
Dr. Dileep Damodaran is an accomplished surgical oncologist with over two decades of experience in the field. He is currently a Senior Consultant in Surgical Oncology at MVRCCRI in Calicut, where he has been serving since 2017. He had shaped the department and brought it to the current standards by being Head of the Department for 6 years. Prior to this, he was a Senior Consultant and HOD at Aster MIMS, Calicut.
Dr. Damodaran’s clinical interests include Peritoneal Surface Malignancy, Orthopedic oncology, Limb salvage surgery, Thoracic Oncology, Parenchymal sparing liver surgery, and Paediatric Surgical Oncology. His passion for surgical oncology has led him to pursue advanced training in the field, including MCh in Surgical Oncology from Cancer Institute, Adayar in 2008.
Throughout his career, Dr. Damodaran has been committed to providing his patients with the best possible care. He has introduced Robotic surgery at MVRCCRI, and his innovative approach to surgical oncology has led to improved outcomes for many of his patients.
Dr. Damodaran is originally from Palakkad and is highly regarded in the medical community for his expertise in surgical oncology. He is a compassionate physician who is dedicated to improving the lives of his patients through the latest advances in surgical techniques and technology.
Respectfully called MVR, the late MV Raghavan was one of the revolutionary leaders of the Communist movement in Kerala. Born in an ordinary family in Pappinissery, Kannur, his political life began in his early teens. He served two terms as Minister of Co-operation and Ports in Kerala during 1991-1996 and 2001-2006. MVR revolutionized the co-operative sector by taking the people-powered movement to healthcare and education in the State. MV Raghavan realized the role of the co-operative movement in social development and job creation and he was instrumental in setting up various institutions in the state.