The department of plastic and reconstructive surgery. This department was founded by eminent Prof. Dr. Jammal, in 1979, and permission to start the super specialty postgraduate course 1 seat was given in 1980, and in 2021 three students per year were admitted. It has been offering round-the-clock emergency services along with regular services ranging from congenital anomalies, Brachial plexus surgery, Hand surgery, Fascio maxillary surgeries, Trauma and Reconstructive surgery, Acute burn care services, Burn reconstruction and rehabilitation, Reconstructive Microsurgery, Aesthetic surgeries, Diabetic foot care services.

The department is well known for its management of Lymphedema patients. People in the surrounding districts are also benefited from the department. This Department is also part of the team in “PAADHAM PAATHUKAPPOM THITTAM” a project for diabetic foot care services. It has been declared the pilot center by the Government of Tamil Nadu, and general surgeons from all over Tamil Nadu participate in training.

During the program, every month guest lectures are being delivered by eminent faculties from various parts of Tamil Nadu along with case discussions and live operative workshops. The Outpatient Services function on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday while the Elective surgeries happen on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. On average about 6000 patients attend our OPD per year and 1600 elective major surgeries are performed every year. Currently, the department is a 96-bed unit with an exclusive burns block housing 20 beds 10 beds for Pressure sore care, and 6 beds for ICU management.

The department has 2 exclusive OT complexes of which one is for burns management. The Department has a Library with an extensive book collection and a Lecture hall with the latest audio-visual aids are inculcating the research ideology in the students and exposure to recent advances in the field of plastic surgery. The department produces numerous research publications every year with our postgraduate students being selected for podium presentations in various conferences. The department conducts various academic activities for the post-graduates regularly and also takes part in organizing Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs and attends national and international conferences to exchange ideas and knowledge sharing.