Dr. Thichen Kalden Lama is a well-known Paediatric Surgeon with over 32 years of experience and currently serves as the Head of the Department of Pediatric Surgery at Manipal Hospital. She has dedicated her career to caring for infants, newborns, and children, handling everything from common surgical problems to complex and emergency conditions with great care and precision.
She completed her MBBS and MCh in Pediatric Surgery from AIIMS, New Delhi. To further strengthen her expertise, Dr. Lama received advanced fellowship training at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, and KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Singapore, where she gained international experience in advanced pediatric and neonatal surgical care.
Dr. Lama specializes in newborn/neonatal surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and pediatric urology. She is highly experienced in treating congenital birth defects, complex masses, liver abscesses, infections, and ovarian conditions where organ preservation is important. She also manages acute surgical emergencies and provides antenatal counselling to guide parents when a condition is detected before birth.
In addition to clinical work, Dr. Lama is actively involved in research and professional medical organizations. She has received prestigious national and international awards for her contributions to pediatric surgery. Known for her calm, compassionate approach and deep experience, Dr. Lama is widely trusted by parents who are looking for safe and advanced surgical care for their children.
