Dr. Vinod Kumar P
Senior Consultant - Orthopaedics
Dr. Vinod Kumar P is a highly accomplished orthopaedic surgeon at Aster Medcity, Kochi, specializing in shoulder, elbow, knee disorders, and sports orthopaedics. With extensive international training and surgical experience across various geographies, he is widely regarded by patients as one of the best orthopaedic surgeons in Kochi and a leading shoulder and elbow surgeon in Kochi. He completed his MBBS from the prestigious Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai. Following this, he pursued advanced surgical training in the United Kingdom, where he underwent comprehensive higher surgical training in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, after completing a foundational rotation in surgical specialties and a dedicated research fellowship.
Dr. Vinod further refined his expertise through a specialized Higher Surgical Training Fellowship at the renowned Nottingham Shoulder & Elbow Unit in the UK, His training emphasizes minimally invasive techniques, joint preservation strategies, and complex reconstructive surgeries.
Dr. Vinod Kumar P is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCS) and has been actively involved in clinical research, contributing to several trials and evidence-based advancements in orthopaedics. Dr. Vinod has previously worked as Consultant at St Helens & Knowsley Hospitals NHS Trust, UK, NMC Royal hospital, Abu Dhabi and Apollo Adlux Hospital.
• Shoulder and knee arthroscopy and minimally invasive surgery
• Rotator cuff injuries and shoulder impingement
• Recurrent shoulder dislocations and instability
• Elbow disorders and sports-related injuries
• Knee ligament injuries (ACL/PCL) and meniscal tears
• Hand and wrist issues like carpal tunnel, tendinitis, trigger fingers , wrist arthritis.
• Sports injury management and rehabilitation
• His international experience across different geographies, has equipped him with advanced clinical skills and exposure to cutting-edge orthopaedic techniques. Known for his compassionate and patient-focused care, Dr. Vinod combines advanced surgical techniques with a holistic approach. He strongly believes in involving patients in shared decision-making, ensuring personalized treatment plans tailored to individual ne
- Fellow of the Royal College of physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCS)
- Fellow of the International College of Surgeons (FICS)
- Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Member of the Indian Arthroscopy Society (IAS)
- Member of shoulder and Elbow Society of india(SESI)
- Member of AO Trauma
- Certified Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Provider
- Author of 20+ publications in peer-reviewed medical journals
- Presenter at numerous national and international conferences
- Faculty at various orthopaedic training programs and workshops

