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Dr. Nlshad Kerakada

Dr. Nishad Kerakada

Senior Specialist - Plastic Surgery

MBBS, MS, DNB, MNAMS, MCh. Plastlc Surgery (JIPMER)
Languages
English , Malayalam , Hindi , Tamil
Overview

Dr. Nishad Kerakada is a highly accomplished Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with over a decade of medical experience and a strong academic foundation in both general and plastic surgery. He completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, Thrissur, followed by an MS in General Surgery from Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram. He further pursued DNB in General Surgery from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, and earned MNAMS from the National Academy of Medical Sciences. To specialise in plastic surgery, he obtained his MCh in Plastic Surgery from the prestigious JIPMER, Pondicherry.

Dr. Nishad’s expertise spans across a broad spectrum of reconstructive and aesthetic procedures. He is particularly skilled in the management of congenital deformities, cleft lip and palate repair, and hand surgery, helping patients regain both function and confidence. His practice also includes burns and scar management, aesthetic and cosmetic surgery, and complex reconstructive microsurgery, ensuring holistic care for patients with both functional impairments and aesthetic concerns.

He has a keen research interest and has contributed significantly to the academic field. His studies include the efficacy of Erbium Yttrium Aluminium Garnet (Er YAG) laser on post-traumatic scars among the Indian population and prevalence of iodine deficiency in multinodular goiter cases. His work was recognised with the Best Poster Award at IPACON 2021 by the Indian Podiatry Association.

With a patient-centred approach, Dr. Nishad combines clinical precision, surgical skill, and compassionate care to provide the best outcomes. His training from reputed institutions and his dedication to advancing reconstructive and cosmetic surgery make him one of the trusted names in his field.

Area of expertise
  • Congenital Deformities – Surgical correction and functional restoration

  • Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery – Reconstructive procedures for congenital craniofacial anomalies

  • Hand Surgery – Trauma management, deformity correction, and functional hand reconstruction

  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Comprehensive defect reconstruction and aesthetic refinement

  • Burns and Scar Management – Acute burn care and laser-assisted scar treatment

  • Cosmetic Surgery – Aesthetic enhancements including facial, body contouring, and reconstructive procedures

Awards and recognitions
  • Best Poster Award IPACON 2021 (Indian Podiatry Association)

RESEARCH TOPICS

  • Efficacy of Erbium Yttrium Aluminium Garnet  (Er YAG) Laser on Post Traumatic Scars Among Indian Population a Non-Randomised Study(2020-2022) Advisor: prof. Dr Ravikumar Chittoria, Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, JIPMER Pondicherry(2020-2022)
  • Prevalence of iodine Deficiency in Multinodular Goiter Cases
  • Advisor: Dr. M Ganesh, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala(2012-15)

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