Dr. R. Gopakumar is a Senior Consultant and Head of the Department of Internal Medicine at Apollo Adlux Hospital, Kochi, with over 31 years of clinical experience. Dr. Gopakumar specializes in critical care, diabetology, infectious diseases, and rheumatological conditions. He has treated over 100,000 patients, including more than 20,000 with diabetes, and is also known for his previous academic roles at Thrissur and Kottayam Medical Colleges. Fluent in English and Malayalam.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS
• MD (General Medicine) – from KMC Manipal ‍

Professional Experience:

• Senior Consultant & Head of Department – Internal Medicine at Apollo Adlux Hospital.
• Former faculty roles: Assistant Professor, Thrissur Medical College; Senior Lecturer, Kottayam Medical College.

Notable Achievements:

• Gold Medalist & Best Outgoing Student in MD General Medicine from KMC Manipal.
• Active contributor to national and international conferences, with presentations on internal medicine and COVID‑19 care.

Fellowship:

• FCCP – Chest Medicine fellowship (American College of Chest Physicians)
• FAGE – Fellowship of the Academy of General Education