Dr. Muddappa P P

Dr Muddappa P P is a sub specialty trained plastic, reconstructive and hand surgeon in Bangalore with 15 years of clinical expertise spanning hand surgery, trauma reconstruction, microsurgery, brachial plexus and peripheral nerve surgery, diabetic foot surgery, cleft and craniofacial surgery, cosmetic surgery, and facial aesthetics.

Patients searching for the best plastic surgeon in Bangalore, a reliable hand surgery and microsurgery specialist in Karnataka, or expert brachial plexus and diabetic foot reconstruction doctor will find Ganga Hospital Coimbatore DNB trained, APSICON dual award winning reconstructive surgical care. Dr Muddappa consults in English, Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Kodava.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Muddappa's surgical practice covers the full spectrum of plastic, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgery, with focused depth in hand surgery, microsurgical reconstruction, brachial plexus and peripheral nerve repair, diabetic foot preservation, and trauma reconstruction. His DNB training at Ganga Medical Centre and Hospital, Coimbatore, one of India's most renowned centres for hand surgery and microsurgery, anchors his reconstructive and hand surgery practice.

Hand Surgery in Bangalore

Comprehensive hand and upper extremity surgical care:

• Flexor Tendon Repair
• Extensor Tendon Repair
• Tendon Transfer for Thumb Extension
• Finger Replantation Microsurgery
• Hand Fracture Surgery
• Wrist Fracture Surgery
• Carpal Tunnel Release
• Trigger Finger Release
• Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery
• Hand Infection Management
• Crush Injury Reconstruction
• Soft Tissue Coverage of Hand Defects
• Post Traumatic Hand Reconstruction

Microsurgery and Free Flap Reconstruction in Bangalore

Microsurgical tissue transfer for complex reconstruction:

• Free Flap Surgery for Trauma Reconstruction
• Free Flap Reconstruction for Oral Cancer Rehabilitation
• Free Flap Re-exploration and Salvage
• Microvascular Anastomosis
• Perforator Flap Surgery
• Anterolateral Thigh (ALT) Flap
• Radial Forearm Flap
• Fibula Free Flap for Mandible Reconstruction
• Tissue Transfer for Complex Wound Coverage

Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Surgery in Bangalore

Specialised nerve repair and reconstruction:

• Brachial Plexus Injury Surgery
• Peripheral Nerve Repair
• Nerve Grafting
• Nerve Transfer Procedures
• Neurolysis
• Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury Surgery Coordination
• Peripheral Nerve Tumour Excision

Trauma Reconstruction in Bangalore

Complex reconstructive surgery for trauma:

• Limb Reconstruction after Trauma
• Complex Fracture Soft Tissue Coverage
• Post Burn Contracture Release
• Post Burn Reconstruction
• Scar Revision Surgery
• Flap Coverage for Open Fractures
• Degloving Injury Reconstruction

Diabetic Foot Surgery in Bangalore

Surgical management of diabetic foot conditions with focus on amputation prevention:

• Diabetic Foot Wound Management
• Debridement for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
• Flap Coverage for Diabetic Foot Defects
• Ray Amputation
• Amputation Prevention Strategies
• Offloading and Biomechanical Assessment Coordination

Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery

Surgical correction of cleft and craniofacial conditions:

• Cleft Lip Repair
• Cleft Palate Repair
• Secondary Cleft Deformity Correction
• Craniofacial Reconstruction Coordination

Cosmetic Surgery and Facial Aesthetics in Bangalore

Aesthetic surgical procedures:

• Rhinoplasty
• Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
• Facelift Coordination
• Liposuction
• Abdominoplasty
• Breast Augmentation Coordination
• Breast Reduction
• Gynaecomastia Surgery
• Scar Revision
• Facial Rejuvenation Procedures

Conditions Treated

• Hand Injuries and Fractures
• Tendon Injuries
• Brachial Plexus Injury
• Peripheral Nerve Injuries
• Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Infections
• Post Trauma Tissue Loss
• Post Burn Contractures and Scars
• Cleft Lip and Palate
• Skin and Soft Tissue Defects
• Oral Cancer Post Surgical Reconstruction Candidates
• Cosmetic Concerns (Face, Breast, Body)

Professional Experience

• Consultant, Department of Plastic Surgery, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore, Consultation Fee: ₹1250
• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar, Bangalore, Consultation Fee: ₹900
• Previous Consultant, Ganga Medical Centre and Hospital, Coimbatore
• Previous Consultant, Sparsh Hospital, Bangalore
• Previous Consultant, St Philomena's Hospital, Bangalore
• Previous Consultant, Sakra World Hospital, Bangalore

His post-DNB tenure at Ganga Medical Centre and Hospital, Coimbatore — one of India's most renowned centres for hand surgery and microsurgery, founded by the globally recognised microsurgery pioneer Dr S Raja Sabapathy — further built his microsurgical and hand surgery capability beyond formal training. His multi-hospital career across six named institutions reflects sustained high-volume reconstructive surgical exposure.

Awards and Recognition

• PG Best Paper Prize, "Evaluation of Extensor Pollicis Brevis as a Donor for Tendon Transfer for Thumb Extension", APSICON 2016, New Delhi
• McNeil Prize for Best Audio-Visual Presentation, same study, APSICON 2016, New Delhi
• Award Paper Category Presentation, "Re-exploration of Free Flaps: An Audit of 227 Consecutive Free Flaps in Trauma", TANPAPS 2018, Ooty

Research and Publications

• Bharadwaj P, Muddappa PP, Bindesh D, Sabapathy SR. Evaluation of Extensor Pollicis Brevis as a Donor Tendon for Thumb Extension Transfer, Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2019, 52(02): 171-177

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from AJ Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore (2011)
• MS General Surgery from Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore (2014)
• DNB Plastic Surgery from Ganga Medical Centre and Hospital, Coimbatore (2018)

Registration Number

Registered with Karnataka Medical Council, Registration Number 90577 (2011)

Professional Memberships

• Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI)
• Karnataka Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KAPRAS)
• Breast Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons Association (BRASA)

Ganga Hospital Coimbatore Trained Reconstructive and Hand Surgeon with APSICON Dual Award and Microsurgical Free Flap Expertise

Plastic and reconstructive surgery is a specialty where the training institution directly shapes the microsurgical capability and hand surgery depth a surgeon carries into independent practice. Dr Muddappa's DNB Plastic Surgery from Ganga Medical Centre and Hospital, Coimbatore places his foundational reconstructive training at one of India's most renowned centres for hand surgery and microsurgery, where the case volume in hand trauma, free flap reconstruction, brachial plexus surgery, and peripheral nerve repair is among the highest nationally.

His dual awards at APSICON 2016 New Delhi (PG Best Paper Prize and McNeil Prize for Best Audio-Visual Presentation) for his study on extensor pollicis brevis tendon transfer for thumb extension, subsequently published in the Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery (2019) with Dr Sabapathy as co-author, reflect academic engagement at the highest level of Indian plastic surgery.

His additional Award Paper presentation at TANPAPS 2018 auditing 227 consecutive free flaps in trauma further demonstrates sustained microsurgical research output. Combined with three professional memberships including APSI, KAPRAS, and BRASA, dual practice at Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road (₹1250) and Manipal Hospital Jayanagar (₹900), and six language fluency including Kodava (supporting patients from the Coorg community), this depth of Ganga Hospital trained reconstructive and hand surgery expertise is now offered across two Bangalore locations.

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