Dr. Arjun Raja A is a dedicated Breast and Endocrine Surgeon with advanced training in breast cancer surgery, oncoplastic breast reconstruction, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, adrenal surgery, and salivary gland surgery. He completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, followed by an MS in General Surgery from the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, and subsequently obtained his MCh in Endocrine Surgery from the prestigious Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow, one of India's premier centers for endocrine surgery.

With over a hemi-decade of surgical and clinical experience, Dr. Arjun has developed expertise in the management of both benign and malignant breast and endocrine disorders. His special interests include breast-conserving surgery, oncoplastic breast surgery, sentinel lymph node biopsy, mastectomy with reconstruction, gynecomastia surgery, scarless endoscopic thyroid surgery (TOETVA), robotic thyroid surgery, parathyroid surgery, adrenal surgery, and parotid gland surgery.

Before joining Meitra Hospital, Kozhikode, Dr. Arjun served as Assistant Professor in the Department of Endocrine Surgery at King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow. He has also worked in Surgical Oncology and has extensive experience managing complex endocrine and breast surgical conditions. His academic contributions include peer-reviewed publications, textbook chapters, and presentations at national conferences.

Dr. Arjun is committed to delivering evidence-based, compassionate, and patient-centered care. He combines surgical precision with modern minimally invasive techniques to achieve the best oncological, functional, and cosmetic outcomes for his patients.

Qualification

• MBBS
• MS General surgery 
• McH Endocrine Surgery (SGPGI)

Expertise/Interest Area

• Breast Cancer Surgery : Comprehensive surgical management of breast cancer, including breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy), mastectomy, axillary surgery, and sentinel lymph node biopsy with a focus on oncological safety and long-term outcomes.
• Oncoplastic Breast Surgery : Advanced breast-conserving and reconstructive techniques that combine cancer removal with cosmetic restoration, helping patients maintain breast shape and appearance following surgery.
• Breast Reconstruction : Immediate and delayed breast reconstruction using local tissue rearrangement and flap-based techniques, including LD flap, LTAP flap, TDAP flap, LICAP flap, and other oncoplastic reconstruction procedures.
• Gynecomastia Surgery : Surgical correction of enlarged male breasts using modern techniques that minimize scarring and provide a natural chest contour.
• Thyroid Surgery : Expertise in the treatment of thyroid nodules, multinodular goiter, Graves’ disease, and thyroid cancer through hemithyroidectomy, total thyroidectomy, and neck dissection procedures.
• Scarless Endoscopic & Robotic Thyroid Surgery : Specialized training in advanced minimally invasive thyroid surgery, including Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach (TOETVA), Bilateral Axillo-Breast Approach (BABA), and robotic thyroidectomy, offering excellent cosmetic outcomes without visible neck scars.
• Parathyroid Surgery : Management of primary, secondary, and tertiary hyperparathyroidism through focused parathyroidectomy, bilateral neck exploration, and minimally invasive parathyroid surgery.
• Adrenal Surgery : Treatment of adrenal tumors and hormonal disorders using open and laparoscopic adrenalectomy techniques, including transperitoneal and retroperitoneoscopic approaches.
• Parotid & Salivary Gland Surgery : Surgical treatment of parotid and salivary gland disorders with meticulous facial nerve preservation and intraoperative nerve monitoring.
• Endocrine Oncology : Comprehensive care for thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and neuroendocrine tumors with a multidisciplinary approach tailored to each patient.

Research and Publications

Key Publications

• Outcome of Total Thyroidectomy Versus Total Thyroidectomy with Prophylactic Central Compartment Lymph Node Dissection in Intrathyroidal Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis – Published in Indian Journal of Surgery (2024).
• Primary Hyperaldosteronism – Contributing author in the IAES Textbook of Endocrine Surgery (Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2023).
• A Clinical Study of Cholelithiasis in Children – Published in the IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (2017).
• His academic work focuses on endocrine oncology, thyroid cancer, adrenal disorders, and evidence-based surgical outcomes.

Research Highlights

• Conducted a propensity score-matched analysis evaluating the role of prophylactic central compartment lymph node dissection in papillary thyroid carcinoma.
• Participated in multidisciplinary endocrine oncology research involving thyroid, adrenal, and parathyroid disorders.
• Contributed to academic publications and textbook chapters in endocrine surgery.
• Actively involved in clinical audits, surgical outcome assessment, and evidence-based practice throughout his academic and teaching career.

Scientific Presentations

• Poster Presentation: "A Case of Tuberculous Appendicitis" – ASICON 2017, Jaipur.
• Case Presentation: "Pancreatic Pseudocyst" – Regional Refresher Course, Guwahati (2018).
• E-Poster Presentation: "Adrenocorticotropin Independent Bilateral Adrenomacronodular Hyperplasia (AIMAH): A Case Report" – IAESCON 2021.
• Multidisciplinary CME Presentation: "Novel Formulations of Taxanes in Breast Cancer" – SGPGI, Lucknow (2023).
• Poster Presentation: "Outcome of Total Thyroidectomy Versus Total Thyroidectomy with Prophylactic Central Compartment Lymph Node Dissection in Intrathyroidal Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma" – PGES 2023, Lucknow.
• Endocrine Pathology Case Discussion – PGES 2023, Lucknow.
• Through these academic contributions, Dr. Arjun remains actively engaged in advancing the field of Breast and Endocrine Surgery while integrating the latest scientific evidence into patient care.