Dr. Thichen Kalden Lama

Dr Thichen Kalden Lama is a distinguished Head of Department and Senior Consultant Paediatric and Neonatal Surgeon in Delhi with 35 years of experience in delivering world-class surgical care for children and newborns.

Backed by a prestigious MCh in Paediatric Surgery from AIIMS and advanced international fellowships from Australia and Singapore, Dr Lama delivers exceptional expertise in minimally invasive neonatal surgeries, complex tumor resections, and pediatric urology.

Dr Lama provides trusted, expert paediatric surgical care at Manipal Hospital, Dwarka in Delhi, offering fluent support in English, Hindi, Nepalese, and Tibetan.

Area of Expertise

Dr Thichen Kalden Lama brings profound knowledge to the precise surgical management of highly complex congenital anomalies and acute pediatric emergencies.

His unparalleled proficiency ensures minimal physiological disruption and rapid post-operative recovery for neonates and infants utilizing the most advanced minimally invasive techniques available.

Minimally Access and Neonatal Surgery

For patients in Delhi, Dr Lama provides precise surgical interventions for congenital abnormalities, complicated appendicitis, and critical neonatal emergencies.

• Advanced Minimal Access Surgery (Laparoscopy and Endoscopy) for neonates and children
• Targeted surgical interventions for complex congenital abnormalities and neonatal defects
• Precision laparoscopic management for complicated appendicitis and acute abdominal emergencies

Paediatric Urology and Oncology

As a leading specialist in Delhi, Dr Thichen Kalden Lama offers comprehensive care for complex pediatric masses, urological defects, and ovarian lesions.

• Advanced surgical management and reconstructive procedures for Paediatric Urology
• Targeted surgical excision of complex paediatric tumors and intra-abdominal masses
• Expert Ovary Sparing Surgery utilizing advanced minimally invasive techniques

Acute Emergencies and Infectious Diseases

Dr Lama provides secure surgical solutions for patients suffering from severe pediatric infections, liver abscesses, and acute surgical trauma in Delhi.

• Comprehensive management and surgical intervention for severe infectious diseases and liver abscesses
• Rapid emergency surgical interventions for acute, life-threatening pediatric conditions
• Specialized antenatal surgical counseling and safe surgical protocols for COVID-positive neonates

Credentials and Education

Dr Thichen Kalden Lama completed comprehensive medical education and elite pediatric surgical training from prestigious national institutions:

• MBBS from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (1991)
• MS in General Surgery
• MCh in Paediatric Surgery from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (1997)

Dr Thichen Kalden Lama is registered with the Delhi Medical Council (No. 25397, 2004).

Fellowships

• Fellowship in Paediatric Surgery from Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia (2001)
• Fellowship in Paediatric Surgery from KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore (2004)

Professional Experience

Dr Thichen Kalden Lama currently serves as the Head of Department and Consultant in Paediatric Surgery at Manipal Hospital, Dwarka in Delhi.

Previously, Dr Lama gained extensive international and national pediatric surgical experience as:

• Consultant Surgeon at Holy Family Hospital, Okhla
• Consultant Surgeon at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
• Associate Consultant at KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore
• Registrar at Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia

Memberships

• Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons (IAPS)
• Paediatric Endoscopy Surgeons of India (PESI)
• International Paediatric Endoscopy Group (IPEG)
• Society of Children with DSD
• AIIMS Onian Society
• Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
• Delhi Medical Association (DMA)

Achievements, Talks, and Publications

• Awarded the prestigious Young Investigator Award at the 37th Malaysia-Singapore Congress of Medicine in Kuala Lumpur (2003) for critical research on ovarian masses in girls.
• Honored with the highly esteemed U.C. Chakraborty Citation and Award by the Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons (1998) for extensive research on liver histology and obstructive jaundice.
• Authored the definitive clinical booklet on the fundamental management of children with undetermined sex, published by the Department of Pediatric Surgery, AIIMS (1999).
• Extensively published in elite international medical journals, including the European Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Surgery International, and the Journal of Pediatric Surgery, focusing heavily on complex laparoscopic appendectomies and pediatric oncology.
• Frequently serves as an invited expert Faculty at global pediatric endosurgery conferences, presenting pioneering minimally invasive techniques for complex ovarian lesions and Denys Drash Syndrome across the USA, Australia, and Singapore.
• Highly acclaimed in the Times of India for successfully leading highly complex, life-saving hernia surgeries in critically ill neonates.

Book an Appointment with Dr Thichen Kalden Lama, Paediatric Surgeon in Delhi

Schedule your priority consultation with Dr Thichen Kalden Lama at Manipal Hospital, Dwarka for expert neonatal surgery and advanced pediatric laparoscopy. Check contact details and consultation fee on HexaHealth today to book a seamless appointment.