Dr. Thomas Joseph Kishen

Dr Thomas Joseph Kishen is an Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon in Bengaluru with 30 years of experience, currently practising as a Consultant at Apollo Hospitals, Seshadripuram.

He also consults at Bangalore Spine Clinic, Seshadripuram.

He specialises in spinal deformity corrections, spinal tumour resections, minimally invasive spine procedures, and degenerative disc surgeries.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Kishen focuses on advanced spinal reconstructions, paediatric spine care, and interventional pain therapies through the following clinical areas:

Spinal Deformity Correction and Scoliosis Care

He performs surgical reconstructions for complex spinal deformities, including paediatric and adult scoliosis and kyphosis, to restore anatomical alignment and postural balance.

Spinal Tumour Resection and Complex Reconstructions

Dr Thomas Joseph carries out surgical excisions of primary and metastatic spinal tumours, utilising advanced stabilization techniques to protect neural structures and preserve spinal stability.

Degenerative Disc Disease and Fusion Surgery

He manages cervical and lumbar disc herniations, spinal stenosis, and spondylolisthesis through microdiscectomy, lumbar total disc replacement, and motion-preserving or fusion procedures.

Interventional Spine Procedures and Pain Care

Dr Kishen provides targeted non-surgical therapies, including fluoroscopy-guided spinal injections, to relieve acute and chronic neck and lower back pain.

Educational Background

He completed his MBBS, followed by a Diploma in Orthopaedics and a DNB in Orthopaedic Surgery. He has also completed the following advanced international training and fellowships:

• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, United States
• Fellowship in Spine Surgery from Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore
• Fellowship in Spine Surgery and Spinal Deformity Surgery from St George Clinical School and Hospital, Sydney, Australia
• Visiting Fellowships in Advanced Spine Surgery from Seoul Spine Institute, South Korea, and Washington University School of Medicine, United States

Awards, Research, and Publications

Dr Kishen received the Dr Balu Sankaran Gold Medal for standing first in India in the DNB Orthopaedics examination, the Professor M V Daniel Gold Medal for Patient Care, and the ASSI-DePuy Best Spine Research Award.

He runs the Scoliosis Foundation of India to help underprivileged children access care and has authored multiple textbook chapters and research papers on spinal tuberculosis, disc regeneration, and lumbar fusion in indexed medical journals.

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