About

Qualifications and Recognitions:

A highly qualified medical practitioner, Dr Thayil has augmented his knowledge by undergoing specialized training at distinguished universities of the world. He always strive to be in pace with the constant changes that the medical field undergoes, especially in the field of Cardiology. His educational qualifications include:

• B.Sc., University College, Trivandrum
• ARZT (MBBS), Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich, Germany (among the 50 universities with the most Nobel Prize winning affiliates in the world, Ludwig-Maximilian University is placed in the 17th position with 35 Nobel Laureates including Albert Einstein, Wilhelm Roentgen, Max Planck and Thomas Mann; established in 1472 LMU is the second best university of Germany).
• MD, Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich, Germany
• FAMA (Card.), Aust. Board Certification in Cardiology (National Specialty Board)
• FCCP, Fellow of the College of Chest Physicians, USA
• FACC, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
• FICC, Fellow of the Indian College of Cardiology
• FESC, Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
• FRCP, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh

It is but natural that a person of such urge for knowledge and service will be an achiever in his chosen field of work. Dr Thayil has served many a prestigious institutions at different parts of the world. His career graph reflects his accomplishments as well.

• Resident Doctor, University of Munich Teaching hospitals, Munich
• Staff Physician, District Govt. Hospital Wegscheid, Germany
• Staff Physician, Abha General Hospital, Saudi Arabia
• Registrar and clinical Tutor in Cardiology, Assir Central University Hospital, Saudi Arabia
• Fellow in cardiology, University teaching hospital, Vienna, Austria
• Fellow in Cardiology, Wels General teaching hospital, Wels , Austria
• Staff Cardiologist, German Heart Centre, Munich, Germany
• Founder Head, Dept. of cardiology, Lourdes Hospital, Kochi

Always an active member of medical fraternity, Dr Thayil believes that the medical associations are not only the ideal platforms for exchanging innovative ideas, but also to in bring a feeling of camaraderie between the fraternity members.

Dr. Thayil is a life member of the following medical associations:

• Cardiological Society of India
• Indian College of Cardiology
• Indian Academy of Echocardiography
• Indian Medical association
• German Society of Cardiology
• Austrian Society of Cardiology
• European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention And Rehabilitation
• Heart failure Association of European Society of Cardiology
• Acute Cardiac Care Association of European Society of Cardiology.
• American College of Cardiology
• European society of Cardiology
  

As a person who strongly believes in socially inclusive, humane medical practices, Dr. Thayil has instituted a trust named "SHALOM Charitable Fund". Through this trust, he gives financial assistance to the poor and needy heart patients. The fund required for all the activities of the trust is raised from the proceeds received from sales of his books as well as the remunerations received from the articles published by him in various print media. Donations from well-wishers and patients also go into the corpus of the trust, which is solely operated by Dr. Thayil.

His other social initiatives include:

• Organized / Participated in more than 75 medical camps over the last three decades.
• Offer free medical camps (Mass Epidemic) to the Public and Orphanage
  

As one would expect, a person of the stature of Dr. Thayil is recognized for his valuable contributions to the medical field and society at large. Dr. Thayil has been honoured with numerous awards and recognitions like:

• "Global Excellency Medical Award" from Global Malayalee Council for Outstanding Malayalee Doctor, 2007
• "Kudumbadeepam Award" for the BEST BOOK of the year 2008
• "Prasasthipatra" from Newman Association of India for the BEST DOCTOR of 2009.
• "SarvodhayamKurianSmaraka Award" for Best Doctor and Social Activist, 2013.
• "KCBC DharsanikaVyjnanika Award" of the year 2013
• "Chief Minister's AROGYARATNA Award" for the BEST DOCTOR of the year 2014.
• "Deva MathaRatna Award" presented to the Best Alumni of the College, Deva Matha College Kuravilangad, 2014.
• "Goodness TV Medical Excellency Award" presented to Best Doctor and TV Presenter of the Year 2016.
• "Rotary Cosmos Cochin Heart Care Excellence Award " presented to Best Doctor, 2017.
• "World Hypertension League Recognition" conferred for setting highest clinical and academic standards in the field of Cardiology, 2019.
• "Lifetime Achievement award" instituted by ministry of kerala and mangalam publications presented by education minister (2019)
• Selected by ECONOMIC TIMES as one of the most inspiring cardiologists of India in a survey conducted on Doctor’s Day 2021
• “UGMA Literary award” for the Best Autobiography (Swarnam Agniyilennapole) published in 2022
• “Outstanding Achievement Award” of the Cardiological Society of India - Kerala Chapter for the Best Autobiography published by a Cardiologist (2023)
• “Pride of Nation" award from the Governor of Telangana Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan for exemplary services in the field of Cardiology. The Award is given to celebrities of India ( 2023).
• “Deepika Excellence Award" from the Governor of West Bengal Dr C V Amanda Bose IAS for meritorious services in the field of cardiac health care in Kerala and for authoring Best Seller books (2023).
• “Pope John Paul II memorial Excellence Award” received from the Governor of Goa Sri. P S Sreedharan Pillai. The Award is instituted by the Catholic Federation of India. Other Awardees were Shasi Tharoor M P, Minister P Rajeev, Ex Minister PJ Joseph MLA. (2023).

Professional Positions held:

• State President, Indian College of Cardiology, 2013-14.
• State President, Indian Academy of Echocardiography, 2018-19
• Scientific Committee chairman, Annual conference of the Indian Academy of Echocardiography, Kerala chapter, 2017-18.
• Organizing Secretary, Annual Conf. of the Indian Academy of Echocardiography, Kerala Chapter, 2010.
• Scientific Committee Chairman, Annual Conf. of Indian College of Cardiology, Kerala Chapter, 2012-13
• Steering Sub Committee Chairman, Annual Conf. of the Cardiological Society of India, 2002, 2009, 2016.

Dr Thayil confesses that the pillar of his strength is the unconditional support extended by his family. His family consists of:

• Wife - Dr. Subha George MBBS, MIHS, MNHF (USA) (Palakunnel-Karippaparambil), Neuro-psychiatrist (Runs a Headache Care centre at Ernakulam).
• Daughters: Annmary BA, MBA - married to Jithin Josey Punnapuzha B.E., MBA, PMP, CBAP - Associate Director, LOWES corporation, Charlotte, North Carolina. Blessed with five children: Therese Maria, Joseph, Cecelia, George Jr. and John Paul.
• Elismary B.Com., MBA - works at Yahoo as senior quality coordinator - married to Dr Julian Joseph Puthiyaparampil, MBBS, DCh., DNB, MRCPCH (UK), Paediatrician, Craigavon Area hospital , N Ireland, UK. Blessed with one child: Jude Joseph.