Dr. Thomas Kishen, a Spine Surgeon at Manipal Hospital in Bangalore, India, has an impressive educational background. He completed his basic Orthopedic training at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, where he received the Dr. Premananda Nayak Gold Medal for achieving the top position in the University. Dr. Kishen then pursued further training at PSG Medical College, Coimbatore, earning the Diplomate of the National Board (Orthopaedics) and was honored with the Professor M.V. Daniel Gold Medal for his exceptional dedication to patient care. His academic achievements continued as he was awarded the Dr. Balu Sankaran Gold Medal for securing the first position in India in the Diplomate of the National Board Exam in Orthopaedics in 2001. Dr. Kishen further specialized in Spine Surgery through a fellowship at Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, where he was recognized with the ASSI-Depuy Best Spine Research Award. Following this, he spent five years in Sydney, Australia, undergoing advanced training in Spine Surgery at St George Hospital, University of New South Wales. Dr. Kishen is well-versed in both non-operative and operative management of spinal disorders across all regions of the spine, with a particular interest in spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis. During his time in Australia, he was actively involved in teaching at the University of New South Wales and obtained a Graduate Certificate in University Learning and Teaching. Dr. Kishen has also made significant contributions to the field through his publications in peer-reviewed journals and chapters in books on Spine Surgery.