ENT Surgeon Dr Gopikumar Pulinchery elected President of IMA Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: Dr. Gopikumar Pulinchery, Consultant ENT Surgeon at Mother Hospital, has been elected President of the Kerala branch of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
The new team assumed office at the IMACON 2026, which concluded in Varkala on Sunday, marking the beginning of another year of collective commitment and dedicated service.
Dr. Gopikumar P is a detail-oriented and well-rounded medical professional with 35 years of experience, specializing in otorhinolaryngology. An accomplished ENT surgeon, he has extensive experience in performing various surgical procedures and providing patient care across different healthcare settings and age groups.
He has previously served at Govt. Medical College, Thrissur, TD Medical College, Alleppey, Divine Medical Centre, Wadakkanchery, and Chandramathy Amma Hospital, Thrissur.
He completed his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 1985, and holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Zoology / Animal Biology from St. Thomas' College, Thrissur, which he completed in 1979.
Dr Roy R Chandran has been re-elected as IMA Kerala State Secretary for another term. Congratulating the newly elected president in a social media post, he said, “With the guidance of our seniors, the leadership of Dr. Gopikumar P. Sir, the enthusiasm of our new team and the strength of our 50,000-plus members, I look forward to another eventful year of meaningful initiatives and collective achievements.”
He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing State President, Dr. M. N. Menon, for his inspiring leadership, valuable guidance and constant encouragement. He stated, “It has been a privilege to work under his leadership and learn from his vision and commitment to the organisation.”
“My sincere thanks also to the entire 2025–26 State Cabinet for their wonderful cooperation, collective efforts and unwavering support throughout the year. The journey has been enriching because of the teamwork, friendship and shared commitment of every member. As I take up this responsibility for another year, I consider it not merely a position but an opportunity to serve our fraternity, strengthen our organisation and work for the betterment of the medical profession and society,” he further added.
