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Dr. Sulthana Dhilras J — M.S., M.Ch.
Paediatric Surgeon • Speaker • Author • Educator
Medicine.
Meaning.
Growth.
A career rooted in surgery. A body of work growing through teaching, writing, speaking and meaningful impact.
Four pathways
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Medicine
Paediatric surgical care, teaching, clinical learning and academic contribution.
Read on02Speaking
Conversations that translate complex ideas into knowledge people can understand and use.
Read on03Writing
Books, articles and reflections exploring medicine, discipline, sustainable performance and human experience.
Read on04Impact
Practical initiatives supporting women in health, intentional living, sustainable productivity and growth.
Read onAbout
Beyond the operating theatre
Dr. Sulthana Dhilras J is a paediatric surgeon whose professional journey has gradually expanded into teaching, speaking, writing and community work.
Medicine remains the foundation of her professional life. Over time, however, another thread became increasingly visible: a fascination with how people learn, perform, recover from setbacks, communicate, grow and create meaningful lives.
Her evolving body of work now brings together medicine, education, storytelling, discipline and intentional living.
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Medicine
Rooted in medicine
Paediatric surgery is the professional foundation from which every other part of this work grows — the operating theatre, the ward round and the classroom.
- M.B.B.S.
- M.S. General Surgery
- M.Ch. Paediatric Surgery
- Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatric Surgery
- Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital, Salem
- Open and laparoscopic paediatric surgery
- Special interest in paediatric urology
- Medical education, teaching and academic presentations
Speaking
Ideas are more useful when they travel
An experienced educator and communicator, speaking to doctors, nurses, medical students, educators and community audiences.
- Paediatric surgery
- Medical education
- Communication in healthcare
- Women's health
- Sustainable productivity
- Intentional living
- Discipline and consistency
- Professional wellbeing
Recent session
Growing Up with Confidence
A guest lecture and awareness session for girls of Grades 5, 6 and 7 at Zara Global School (CBSE) — Thursday, 15 October 2026. Through stories and friendly conversation, the girls learned about growing-up changes, healthy food, rest and self-care, and talking to a trusted adult for help.
Works & ideas
Ideas taking shape
The Missing Link
A developing book exploring discipline, consistency and the distance between potential and performance.
Little Bodies, Big Stories
A paediatric surgical storytelling and educational project.
The Comeback Plan
A practical digital resource supporting women returning to important priorities after interruptions or setbacks.
View The Comeback Plan →Scientific & Academic Publications
Research, clinical scholarship and academic contributions in pediatric surgery and related fields.
Case series · International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy · 2026
Pediatric Blunt Abdominal Trauma: A Case Series
Five paediatric trauma cases examining clinical presentation, imaging, treatment decisions and outcomes.
Read articleCase series · International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy · 2026
Neonatal Total Colonic Aganglionosis: A Case Series
Six neonatal cases exploring varied presentations, diagnostic challenges and initial surgical management.
Read articleResearch · Journal of Neonatal Surgery · 2019
Perforations of Gastrointestinal Tract in Neonates: A Retrospective Study of Aetiological Factors Excluding Necrotising Enterocolitis
A co-authored retrospective study of causes and outcomes of neonatal gastrointestinal perforation unrelated to necrotising enterocolitis.
Read articlePerspectives, Essays & Reflections
Writing on surgery, medicine, women in healthcare and the human experiences that extend beyond clinical practice.
Editorial · Pediatric Surgery in Tropics · 2024
Challenges and Safety of Women Surgeons During Residency and Practice
On the challenges women surgeons face through training and practice, and the support needed to address them.
Read articleEssay · Paediatric surgery
Ripples Beyond Surgery: The Social Footprint of a Pediatric Surgeon
A reflection on how surgical care extends into a child’s life, the family sustaining treatment and the wider community.
Read articleReflection · Medicine & Life · 2026
Beyond the White Coat: When Doctors Begin Reclaiming Their Forgotten Selves
A reflection on medicine, creativity and the identities doctors carry beyond clinical practice.
Read articlePublished work
Books & Journals
Children’s Activity Book
Dr Dil’s Brave Buddies: My Surgery Adventure
A colourful activity book that helps children and families explore feelings, ask questions, and prepare for hospital visits and surgery.
Guided Reflection Journal
Tend: A 90-Day Journal for Doctors Who Care for Everyone
A guided reflection journal offering brief check-ins and space for doctors to pause and care for themselves amid demanding medical lives.
Daily Writing Journal
Floral Self Reflection Journal
A gentle space for everyday thoughts, personal goals, ideas, and reflection, with a floral design and minimalist dated pages.
Dr DilThe Comeback Plan
Guide · Founding Edition
The Comeback Plan
A 5-day priority protection toolkit for busy working women. One priority. One protected pocket.
Illustrated Ebook · Girls 8–13
Growing Up with Confidence
An illustrated storybook for girls aged 8 to 13 about growing up, healthy habits, feelings, friendships and personal safety.
Recognition along the journey
Selected milestones
- Gold Medal in Obstetrics & Gynaecology during M.B.B.S.
- Dr. A. R. Saraswathy Endowment Award
- Sundaram Best Paper Award during M.S. General Surgery
- Travelling Fellowship recognition
- Prof. KGV Travelling Fellowship Award
- Best Doctor Award for meritorious service
- Best Doctor recognition, 2026, for public service
“Recognition matters least when the work itself is the reason for doing it.”
Impact
Work that extends beyond titles
One branch of this wider body of work is a community initiative built around women's health, health literacy and practical, sustainable change.
Dr Dil's SMART Women Club
A community space where clinical knowledge meets everyday habits — energy, wellbeing, intentional living and returning to priorities after setbacks.
- Women's health
- Intentional living
- Sustainable productivity
- Practical behaviour change
- Returning after setbacks
- Energy and wellbeing
- Health literacy
- Community support
An evolving body of work
Some work is finished.
Some is being written.
Some is still becoming.
This space brings together the ideas, projects, conversations and questions shaping the next chapter of my work.
Follow the JourneyThe Comeback Plan
A 5-day priority protection toolkit for busy working women.
Contact
Write to me
For speaking invitations, academic collaboration, writing and media enquiries or community initiatives.
contact@sulthanadhilras.com
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