Overview

Dr. Rony Thomas is a distinguished Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 14 years of experience in providing expert care in gastroenterology and hepatology. A gold medalist and recipient of multiple academic awards, he has demonstrated exceptional dedication to clinical excellence, research, and teaching.

Dr. Rony is a skilled GI endoscopist with special interests in hepatology and luminal gastroenterology. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) Edinburgh and holds board certification in Gastroenterology from the UK. As an International Examiner for MRCP (UK) PACES and a mentor for DrNB Gastroenterology students for the past decade, he is committed to advancing medical education.

Professional Education and Qualifications

• MBA in Hospital and Health Systems Management - BITS Pilani, 2021

• FRCP (Edin) - Federation of Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh, 2019

• MRCP (UK) - Royal College of Physicians UK, 2014

• Specialty Certification in Gastroenterology (SCE Gastroenterology), UK, 2013

• DNB (Gastroenterology) - National Board of Examinations, 2011

• DM (Gastroenterology) - Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, 2011

• MD (General Medicine) - Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, 2006

• MBBS - Government Medical College, Kottayam, 2001

Expertise and Interests

• Hepatology

• Luminal Gastroenterology

• GI Endoscopy

Scholarships and Awards

• First Rank in State DM Entrance for Gastroenterology, 2008

• Best Free Paper Award, ISG Kerala Chapter, 2011

• National Endoscopy Quiz 2nd Prize, 2015

• Best Poster, ISG Kerala Chapter, 2010

• Dr. N. Jaikumar Memorial Award, 2001

Teaching and Academic Contributions

• International Examiner - MRCP UK PACES

• DrNB Examiner in Gastroenterology

• Faculty for medical undergraduate and postgraduate gastroenterology and hepatology courses