Prof. Dr Babu P.R. is a Senior Consultant in Paediatric Surgery at Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut, with over 46 years of distinguished clinical and academic experience. A former professor and department head at Government Medical College, Calicut, he is widely recognised for his contributions to neonatal and paediatric surgical care in Kerala.

Dr Babu specialises in comprehensive surgical management for neonates, infants, and children, combining clinical precision with a compassionate, family-focused approach. His expertise spans complex congenital anomaly correction, paediatric urology, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He is known for his multidisciplinary care model and evidence-based clinical practice.

MBBS – Government Medical Colleges, Kerala
MS (General Surgery) – Government Medical Colleges, Kerala
MCh (Paediatric Surgery) – Government Medical Colleges, Kerala

Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut – Senior Consultant, Paediatric Surgery (2009 – Present)
Government Medical Colleges, Kerala – Professor & Head of Department, Paediatric Surgery (30 years)

Areas of Expertise

Neonatal surgical care
Paediatric urology and reconstructive surgery
Minimally invasive paediatric surgeries
Emergency paediatric surgical interventions
Multisystem congenital anomaly management

Core Specialisations

Neonatal abdominal and thoracic surgeries
Paediatric laparoscopic procedures
Correction of congenital anomalies in neonates and infants
Paediatric trauma care
Urological reconstructions in children

Co-author of multiple research papers in Indian Pediatrics Journal, Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgery, and Journal of Radiology
Contributed to academic advancements in neonatal and paediatric surgery