Dr. Lucio Fernandes

Dr Lucio Fernandes is one of the most senior paediatric surgeons in Goa with over 41 years of clinical and surgical experience in managing a wide spectrum of surgical conditions in newborns, infants, and children.

He currently practises as a Consultant in Paediatric Surgery at Manipal Hospital, Dona Paula, Goa, where he provides advanced surgical care for congenital, acquired, and complex paediatric surgical conditions.

If you are searching for the best paediatric surgeon in Goa or a trusted children's surgery specialist near Panaji, Dr Lucio brings over four decades of focused paediatric surgical practice with UK board certification and international training that families across Goa trust with their children's most serious surgical needs.

He consults in English, Hindi, Konkani, and Portuguese.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Lucio Fernandes is widely regarded as one of the best paediatric surgeons in Goa for neonatal surgery, congenital anomaly correction, paediatric colorectal surgery, and comprehensive childhood surgical care.

Paediatric Surgery

• Neonatal surgical emergencies
• Congenital anomaly correction
• Paediatric colorectal surgery
• Intussusception management
• General paediatric surgical procedures
• Emergency paediatric surgery

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations:

• Consultant, Paediatric Surgery, Manipal Hospital, Dona Paula, Goa

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from University of Mumbai, 1985
• MS in Paediatrics Surgery from University of Mumbai, 1988

Dr Lucio Fernandes holds FRCS from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK and FEBPS (Fellow of the European Board of Paediatric Surgery, UK).

He also serves as a Senior Clinical Examiner for the European Board of Paediatric Surgery, UK.

Research and Publications

Dr Fernandes has published in the Journal of Paediatric Surgery and contributed clinical case reports to the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He formulated guidelines for intussusception management in children at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, UK (2004).

Medical Registration

• Goa Medical Council (GMC 2313)

Professional Memberships

• European Board of Paediatric Surgery, UK
• International Paediatric Colorectal Surgical Club (Senior Member)
• Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons

Book an Appointment

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