Dr. Ali Iyoob Valiyaveettil

Dr. Ali Iyoob is a distinguished Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon with over 23 years of experience in General Surgery and 16 years exclusively in his specialised field. With numerous successful procedures, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence.

Why Choose Dr. Ali Iyoob?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With over 23+ years of experience, Dr. Ali Iyoob has a proven track record in treating complex conditions of the oesophagus, stomach, liver, bile ducts, pancreas, colon, and rectum, as well as obesity, GERD, and hernias, with a special interest in gastrointestinal cancer surgeries.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is proficient in advanced minimal access surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic techniques. His expertise extends to surgery of the oesophagus, stomach, liver, bile duct, pancreas, colon, and ano-rectum, as well as procedures for obesity, GERD, and hernias.
• Pioneer in Keyhole Surgery: Dr. Ali Iyoob is a pioneer in keyhole surgery of the oesophagus and was the first to perform advanced robotic surgery in Kerala, India.
• Innovation in Surgical Techniques: He has introduced a new surgical technique for the closure of post-spine surgery pharyngo-oesophago-cutaneous fistula and devised an instrument to perform cost-effective laparoscopic appendicectomy.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Ali Iyoob has been recognised with prestigious qualifications and fellowships, including Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons – FRCS (Glasgow) 2004, and specialised training in Robotic Surgery + Robotic Bariatric Surgery 2015, LAP HPB Surgery from AITS, IRCD, Taiwan 2014, VAT Oesophagectomy 2011, Laparoscopic Solid Organ Course 2009, and LAP CBD Exploration 2007.