Dr. Sukria Nayak

Dr. Sukria Nayak is an experienced surgeon with expertise in general surgery, trauma surgery and colorectal surgery. He has built a career spanning clinical practice, surgical education, trauma care, research and academic leadership, with extensive experience in India and overseas. He completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from SCB Medical College, Utkal University, Cuttack, and subsequently undertook specialist surgical training in the United Kingdom at Old Church Hospital in Romford, Colchester General Hospital in Essex and the Royal London Hospital.

After returning to India, Dr. Nayak joined Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, in 1990 and progressed through multiple academic positions, from junior lecturer and lecturer to senior lecturer, reader, senior reader and professor. During his tenure at CMC, he served as Head of Surgical Units and later as Head of the Department of Surgery. He also headed Trauma Surgery and served as Associate Director for Missions Outreach. His clinical interests have included general and abdominal surgery, colorectal surgery, trauma surgery and complex surgical care. His experience also includes serving as a Consultant in Colorectal and General Surgery at Lyell McEwin Hospital in Adelaide, Australia.

Dr. Nayak has contributed extensively to surgical teaching and research. He helped establish and lead Surgery Unit IV at CMC Vellore, which became an important centre for postgraduate general-surgery training and exposure to advanced procedures. His academic work includes research in colorectal surgery, abdominal surgery, trauma, wound care, hepatobiliary conditions and other areas of general surgery. His publications include studies and case reports in peer-reviewed journals such as the Indian Journal of Gastroenterology, Tropical Gastroenterology, Indian Journal of Surgery and other international surgical journals. He has also remained involved in trauma-care education and systems development, including programmes supporting trauma training and public awareness.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS, SCB Medical College, Utkal University, Cuttack, Odisha, India
• MS (General Surgery), SCB Medical College, Utkal University, Cuttack, Odisha, India
• DNB (Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology)

Fellowship & Areas of Interest

• Specialist surgical training in the United Kingdom
• General Surgery
• Trauma Surgery
• Colorectal Surgery
• Abdominal Surgery
• Gastrointestinal Surgery
• Advanced surgical management of traumatic injuries
• Postgraduate surgical education and trauma-care training

Research Contributions & Publications

Dr. Nayak has contributed to surgical research through clinical studies, case reports and collaborative academic work. His published research covers general surgery, colorectal disease, abdominal conditions, trauma and surgical techniques. Documented publications include:

• Selective histopathology in cholecystectomy for gallstone disease — Indian Journal of Gastroenterology.
• Transanal excision of anorectal lesions: a single-centre experience — Tropical Gastroenterology.
• Thyroidectomy under local anaesthesia in India — Tropical Doctor.
• Spontaneous liver rupture: a report of two cases — Journal of Emergencies, Trauma, and Shock.
• Anal sphincter repair for fecal incontinence: experience from a tertiary care centre — Indian Journal of Gastroenterology.
• Castleman's disease: a rare presacral tumour — Colorectal Disease.
• Adult idiopathic ileosigmoid intussusception prolapsing per rectum — Indian Journal of Gastroenterology.
• Recent collaborative research in trauma care, including studies on severe shock, discharge against medical advice, trauma-centre outcomes and trauma-management systems.

Awards, Honours, and Recognitions

Dr. Nayak's professional record provided for this profile does not identify a specific named individual award or honour. His documented recognition is reflected in his long-standing academic appointments, departmental leadership roles, trauma-surgery leadership and contributions to surgical education and research

Specialization

• General Surgery
• Trauma Surgery
• Colorectal Surgery
• Abdominal Surgery
• Gastrointestinal Surgery
• Emergency and Trauma Care
• Complex Surgical Care

Dr. Nayak has held senior clinical, academic and administrative positions in India and abroad. He joined CMC Vellore in 1990 and served through a progressive academic career culminating in his appointment as Professor of General Surgery. He also held leadership responsibilities in surgical units, the Department of Surgery, Trauma Surgery and institutional missions outreach.

• Specialist Registrar in Surgery, Old Church Hospital, Romford, London, UK.
• Specialist Registrar in Surgery, Colchester General Hospital, Essex, UK.
• Specialist Registrar in Surgery, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, London, UK.
• Consultant in Colorectal and General Surgery, Lyell McEwin Hospital, Adelaide, Australia.
• Junior Lecturer through Professor, Department of Surgery, Christian Medical College, Vellore.
• Head of Surgical Units 5 and 4, Department of Surgery, CMC Vellore.
• Head of Department of Surgery, CMC Vellore.
• Head of Trauma Surgery, CMC Vellore.
• Associate Director for Missions Outreach, CMC Vellore.