About

Regional Editor of the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, USA
Guest Faculty of numerous International Plastic Surgery Conferences, including the 5th World Congress of Cleft Lip and Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies at Texas, USA
Published numerous articles in international peer reviewed journals
Authored chapters in textbooks
Awards:
Distinguished Alumni Award – Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
Dr. Bhiman Das Bilwani Oration Award- Association of Plastic Surgeons of India

Journals and Reports
Chona Thomas: Repair of cleft palate: Evolution and current trends – Journal of Cleft Lip Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies Volume 2 / Issue 1 /January-June 2015

C. Thomas, Medhat Emil Habib, Said al Busaidi, Gihan Adly Latif, Ali Saleem Mehdi: The Combination of Parkland Formula, using Normal Saline, with Muir & Barclay Formula for Fluid Resuscitation in the initial Burn shock period – Modern Plastic Surgery – 3, 142-149 – October 2013.

C. Thomas: Primary Rhinoplasty for the Cleft Nasal Deformity in the Journal of Defence Management – April 2013

C. Thomas: Primary Rhinoplasty by open approach with repair of the unilateral complete cleft lip: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, Vol. 20, Supplement 2, September 2009: 1711-1714

C. Thomas: Primary rhinoplasty by open approach with repair of the bilateral complete cleft lip : Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, Vol. 20, Supplement 2, September 2009: 1715-1718

C. Thomas, Medhat Emil Habib, Punnoose T. : Case Report: Deep Burns caused by Far-Infrared Rays in a Chiropatric Sales Centre. Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters Vol. XX No.2; 104-106; June 2007 (SSN 1592-9558)

C. Thomas, Shaji Mathew, T. Punnoose: ‘The Role of trans-oral digital pressure in removal of tumours of the deep lobe of parotid gland’: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 17(2):358-360, March 2006

C. Thomas, Ammar Sami Saleh, Medhat Emil Habib: ‘The use of traction splint in the management of phalangeal fractures of the hand’ – Eur J Plast Surg April 2006, Vol. 28, No.8 April 2006; 501-506.

C. Thomas, Shaji Mathew, T. Punnoose: Total nasal reconstruction with expanded forehead flap: Oman Medical Journal, Vol. 19, No. 3/4, July / Oct. 2004.

C. Thomas, Mita P., Mishra P.: Delayed primary closure of the burn wounds: Journal of Burns 30 (2004) 169-175.

C. Thomas, Taimoor, K.E. Mathew: Tuberculous tenosynovitis of the hand: European Journal of Plastic Surgery June 2003, Vol.26 No.3: 156-159

C. Thomas, Dr. Gopal Malhotra, Dr. Kukayil Devi, Dr. Sara Kuruvilla,: Pacinian Neuroma: Journal of Neurosciences 2003: Vol.8 (1): 53-54.

C. Thomas, Dr. A.K. Mahapatra, Dr. Moly Joseph Joy, Dr. A. Krishnan, Dr. R.R.Sharma: “Craniofacial Surgery in Oman – A preliminary study of ten cases”: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, Vol.12, No.3, Page 247, May 2001.

Dr. Anna Rajab, C. Thomas: “Oral clefts in the Sultanate of Oman”: Eur J Plast Surg (2001) 24: 230-233.

C. Thomas, Dr. Prabodh Mishra: “Clinical experience of over inflation in tissue expansion technique”: Eur J Plast Surg (2001) 24: 234-238.

Thomas C., P. Mishra: “Open tip rhinoplasty along with the repair of cleft lip in cleft lip and palate patients” British Journal of Plastic Surgery, Vol.53, No.1, January 2000

Thomas C., Mita Prasanna: “Role of a Satellite Service in the national organisation of burn care in the Sultanate of Oman’, Journal of Burns, Vol. 26, No.2, March 2000

Thomas C., Moly Joseph Joy, Taimoor Al-Zadjali: “Reconstructed Complete Sternal Cleft – A long term follow up” Oman Medical Journal, Vol. 17, No.1, August 2000

Thomas C., A.K. Mahapatra, Moly Joseph Joy: Craniofacial Surgery in Oman for non-traumatic lesions” Abstract Book of the 6th Annual Congress of Pan-Arab Association for Burn & Plastic Surgery, from February 20 –23, 2000 in Duabi, U.A.E.

Thomas C., P. Mishra, Taimoor: “Multiple Primary Skin Cancers – A Case Report” Oman Medical Journal, Vol.16, No.2, November 1999

Thomas C., P. Mishra: “A clinical experience of over inflation in tissue expansion technique” Abstract Book, First Qatar International Conference for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons from Oct. 23-26, 1999 in Doha, Qatar

Thomas C., Mathew K.E.: “Urethral Advancement and Glanuloplasty Incorporated (UAGPI) – a procedure for repair of distal penile hypospadias” Abstract Book, First Qatar International Conference for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons from Oct. 23-26, 1999 in Doha, Qatar.

Thomas C., P. Mishra: “An audit of the technique of open tip rhinoplasty along with the repair of lip in cleft lip and cleft palate patients, based on the follow up of 102 patients during the last five years” Abstract Book, 4th Congress of the Association of Plastic Surgeons from Nov.1-4, 1999 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Thomas C., T. Punnoose: “Single Stage repair of hypospadias using vascularised preputial flap – A 10 year review” Abstract Book, 4th Congress of the Association of Plastic Surgeons from Nov. 1-4, 1999 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Thomas C., Mita Prasanna: “A profile of Methicilline Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus infection in Burns Centre of Oman” Journal of International Society for Burn Injuries (BURNS), Page No. 631-636, Vol.24, No.7, Nov. 1998

Thomas C.: “Open tip rhinoplasty at the time of lip repair in cleft lip and palate” Abstract Book, GULFPLAST (3rd Congress of GCC Association of Plastic Surgeons) from Nov. 3-6, 1997, in Manama, Bahrain.

Thomas C., Mita Prasanna: “Satellite service for initial burns management in Sultanate of Oman” Abstract Book, GULFPLAST 97 (3rd Congress of GCC Association of Plastic Surgeons) Page No. 55, Nov. 1997

Thomas C., Achamma Cherian: “Nutritional management of burns patients in Khoula Hospital Burns Centre of Sultanate of Oman”, Abstract Book, GULFPLAST 97 (3rd GCC Association of
Plastic Surgeons) Page No.56, Nov. 1997

C. Thomas: “Open tip Rhinoplasty at the time of lip repair in cleft lip and palate”, Abstract Book, 8th International Congress of Cleft Palate and related Craniofacial Anomalies, Singapore, Sept. 1997

C. Thomas, Mita P. and Mathivanan T.: “MRSA infection in Burns Centre, Khoula Hospital, Oman” Abstract Book of NABICON, (National Association of Burns India, Conference), Chennai, India, Jan.1997

Thomas C., Srinivasan V, and Lad S.D.: Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma with Metastatic Intracerebral Space occupying Lesion, Oman Medical Journal, Vol X., Number 1, August 1993.

Thomas C., Mathew K.E.: Refinement of Surgery of Hypospadias. Medical News Letter, Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman, Vol.VII, Number 2, November 1990.

Thomas C., Punnoose T.: New Method for Repair of Conchal Defects. Medical News Letter, Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman, Vol.VI, No.2, November 1989.

Thomas C., Semalesan N.M.: Surgical Management of Head and Neck Cancer in Oman. Medical News Letter, Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman, Vol.VI, No.1, August 1989.

Thomas C., Mohsin Raza S.: Traumatic Loss of Thumb and its Reconstruction. Medical News Letter, Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman, Vol.V, No.2, November 1988.

Thomas C, Mathew Philip K.V.: Osteoclastoma of the Hand. Medical News Letter, Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman, Vol. IV, No.1, August 1988.

Thomas C., Scaria P.M., Kannan P.S: Granulomatous Parotitis. Medical News Letter, Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman, Vol.IV, No.4, May 1988.

Thomas C., Ponnampalam T: Burn Infection – Prevalence and Prevention in Oman, The Bulletin and Clinical Review of Burn Injuries, Official Publication of the International Society for Burn Injuries, Denver, Colorado, United States of America, Vol.IV, Issues 3 and 4, December 1987.

Thomas C., Baby K.S: Epidemiology of Severe Burn Injuries in Oman. The Bulletin and Clinical Review of Burn Injuries, Official Publication of the International Society for Burn Injuries, Denver, Colorado, United States of America, Vol.IV, Issues 3 and 4, December 1987.

Thomas C.: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service in Oman – Medical News Letter, Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman, Vol.II, No.4, May 1986.

Thomas C.: Glomus Tumour – Medical News Letter, Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman, Vol. 1, August 1984.

Thomas C.: Gluteus Maximus Myocutaneous Flaps for the Repair of the Sacral and Ischial Pressure Sores. The Thai Journal of Surgery, Vol.6, No.1, March 1985.

Books

Handbook of Plastic Surgery: Edited by Thomas C. in 1995 and was published by Ministry of Health, Oman. Accepted as part of the curriculum for medical students, College of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman

CHAPTERS
1. Rhinoplasty for Cleft Nasal Deformity ; C. Thomas “ ATLAS OF OPERATIVE OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY AND HEAD & NECK SURGERY” Edited by Dr. Bachi T Hathiram And Vicky S Khattar – 2013
2. Soft Tissue Coverage and Flaps : Christopher D. Hughes and Nadine Semer. Commentators- Jorge Palacios, Chona Thomas, Charles Faraha, Christian Paletta “ GLOBAL SURGERY And ANAESTHESIA MAUAL” – Providing Care in Resource-Limited Settings – Edited by John G. Meara. – 2014

• MBBS – Trivandrum Medical College, Kerala, India.
• MS (Master of Surgery) – Trivandrum Medical College, Kerala, India
• FRCS – Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK
• FACS (Plastic Surgery) – American College of Surgeons, USA

• Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK.
• Wexam Park Hospital, Slough, UK
• Children Hospital, Adelaide, Australia (Dr. David John David) – Fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery
• Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Surgery Training from USA (Dr. Fred Grazer) & Italy ( Giovanni Botti)
• Hand Surgery Training from Zurich, Switzerland (Dr. Victor Mayer)