Dr. Prem Nair
Senior Consultant Specialist · Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi• View Hospital★ Healthcare Leadership45+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSInternship, Internal MedicineAmerican Board, Internal Medicine (1978)American Board, GastroenterologyFACP (Fellowship in Hepatology)
Quick Facts
- Department
- Healthcare Leadership
- Qualifications
- MBBS, Internship, Internal Medicine, American Board, Internal Medicine (1978)
- Experience
- 45+ Years
- Hospital
- Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Prem Nair
Dr. Prem Nair is Group Medical Director of Amrita Hospitals, Kochi and Faridabad, and Professor in the Department of Gastroenterology at Amrita School of Medicine, with over 45 years of experience in clinical practice across the USA and India. He was instrumental in establishing Amrita Hospital in 1998 and Kerala's first private medical college there in 2002. His core specialities include gastroenterology and hepatology, including detection of occult Hepatitis B, built on a career that included chairing the Division of Gastroenterology at the Hospital of Good Samaritan, Los Angeles. Dr. Nair completed his MBBS at Bombay University's National Medical College in 1977, followed by internal medicine training at Bronx Hospital, New York, and gastroenterology fellowship training at the University of Southern California. He was honoured with the Tharang Golden Honour for Global Excellence by the Indian Medical Association, presented by the Chief Minister of Kerala.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS — National Medical College, Bombay University (1977)
Internship, Internal Medicine — Bronx Hospital, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York (1979)
American Board, Internal Medicine (1978)
American Board, Gastroenterology — University of Southern California (1981)
FACP (Fellowship in Hepatology) — University of Southern California (1986)
Clinical Career Timeline
Group Medical Director — Amrita Hospitals, Kochi and Faridabad (1998-present)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine — University of Southern California School of Medicine (1983-1986)
Chairman, Division of Gastroenterology & Vice-Chairman, Dept. of Medicine — Hospital of Good Samaritan, Los Angeles (1986-1994)
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
Tharang Golden Honour for Global Excellence, Indian Medical Association, presented by the Chief Minister of Kerala
President, Association of Healthcare Providers (India); President-Elect, Telemedicine Society of India
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Healthcare Leadership
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Core Speciality
Internal Medicine
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Core Speciality
Occult Hepatitis B Detection
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Core Speciality
Hepatology
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Core Speciality
Gastroenterology
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures2 Procedures
Gastroenterology and hepatology careOccult Hepatitis B and window-period infection detection
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries1 Procedures
General internal medicine
Practices At
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
Amrita Institute of medical sciences and research centre Ponekkara, P.O.Kochi, Kerala – 682041, India.
JCI AccreditedNABH CertifiedMarlin Verified Partner
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What to Expect: ENT & Head-Neck Surgery
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cochlear Implant Surgery (Including Implant Device) | $55,000 US/UK | $11,000 – $15,500 in India | 75% Less |
| Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) | $18,000 US/UK | $2,500 – $3,800 in India | 81% Less |
| Tympanoplasty / Mastoidectomy | $16,000 US/UK | $2,200 – $3,500 in India | 80% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Prem Nair provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What does Dr. Prem Nair specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in gastroenterology and hepatology, with particular expertise in detecting occult Hepatitis B.
2Q: What is Dr. Nair's role at Amrita Hospitals?
Ans: He is Group Medical Director of Amrita Hospitals, Kochi and Faridabad, and has led the institution since it was established in 1998.
3Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Nair have?
Ans: He has over 45 years of experience across clinical practice in the USA and India.
4Q: What honour did Dr. Nair recently receive?
Ans: He received the Tharang Golden Honour for Global Excellence from the Indian Medical Association.