Alphy S. Puthiyidom Dr.
- Specialities
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Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Urogynaecology - Languages
- English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
Contact
Core competencies
- All types of advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery
- Endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain
- Laparoscopic surgery in severe endometriosis and adenomyosis
- Laparoscopic excision of bowel, bladder and rectovaginal endometriosis
- Laparoscopic ovary cyst removal
- Fibroids and menstrual disorders
- Laparoscopic myomectomy (for large and multiple fibroids)
- Laparoscopic hysterectomy (any size uterus and with previous surgeries)
- Fertility enhancing surgeries
- Laparoscopic cervical cerclage in recurrent pregnancy loss
- Laparoscopic and robotic procedures for uterine and pelvic organ prolapses.
- Hysteroscopic surgeries (like septal resection, hysteroscopic myomectomy)
- Laparoscopy in emergencies (ruptured ectopic pregnancy, ovarian torsion)
- Urogynecology and pelvic floor vaginal reconstructive surgeries
- Urinary incontinence
- 3D pelvic floor ultrasound
Profile
- Nationality
- Indian
- Summary
- Dr. Alphy S. Puthiyidom is a highly skilled gynaecologist with over 15 years of experience specialising in advanced and complex laparoscopic surgery, pelvic reconstructive and urogynecology surgery. She currently serves as the Head of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Mediclinic Welcare Hospital and is frequently sought out as a tertiary referral for difficult surgical cases.
In 2023, Mediclinic Welcare Hospital was accredited as a Centre of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynaecology Surgery, and Dr. Alphy was recognised as a Master Surgeon and Surgeon of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynaecology by the Surgical Review Corporation, USA.
Dr. Alphy completed her MD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and went on to pursue her Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Urogynaecology from the Sunrise Institute of Medical Sciences in Kochi, India. She also received training in endometriosis and advanced laparoscopy from IRCAD in Strasbourg, France and robotic surgery training from Advent Health Nicholson Center in Florida, USA.
In addition, Dr. Alphy received her basic training in infertility management and assisted reproductive techniques (ART) from the Institute of Reproductive Medicine in Kolkata, India, and also received training in gynaecological oncology from Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology in Bangalore.
Dr. Alphy has a passion for treating women with endometriosis and pelvic pain and is pursuing further education in Neuropelveology, a relatively new discipline concerned with the dysfunction of pelvic nerves.
Prior to joining Mediclinic, Dr. Alphy worked for three years as an advanced gynaecological laparoscopic surgeon at another private hospital in Dubai and for seven years at the Sunrise Institute of Medical Science in Kochi, India, which is an apex center for minimally invasive surgery.
Over her career, Dr. Alphy has performed more than 10,000 advanced minimally invasive (keyhole) laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures, with expertise in handling difficult procedures like laparoscopy in severe and recurrent endometriosis, removal of large and multiple fibroids, and laparoscopic and vaginal reconstructive procedures for pelvic organ prolapses and urinary incontinence. She has a special interest in performing complicated surgeries with minimal scarring for maximum post-operative comfort and cosmetic appearance.
She is an accomplished teacher of minimally invasive techniques and has provided training in laparoscopic gynaecology and hysteroscopic procedures to over 350 gynecologists from India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. She has also been invited to speak at many international and national conferences and has demonstrated various procedures as surgical faculty in many live endoscopic and laparoscopic surgical workshops.
As a passionate health educator for the public, Dr. Alphy has given numerous public lectures and presentations, particularly in the field of women’s health. She is also a member of several professional organisations, including the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy, the European Urogynaecology Association, and the International Urogynecological Association.
Qualification
- MBBS
- MD (Obs and Gyn)
- FMIS (Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery)
Practices at
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Mediclinic Welcare Hospital
Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
In department Obstetrics & Gynaecology -
Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
In department Obstetrics & Gynaecology