Dr. Jacob Eapen Mathew

To Keep Patient Well Being Foremost While Providing World-class Treatment for Spine

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon and Neurosurgeon

Hi "I am Dr. Jacob Eapen Mathew, a Spine surgeon, and Neurosurgeon with more than 22 years of experience in the management of problems affecting the spine. I strive to provide the most accurate and proven therapies in this field. Most patients are scared when they hear the words spine surgeon, so you will be gratified to know that I treat the vast majority of spinal diseases without surgery. For those patients who will benefit from surgery, the good news is that this can be treated with minimally invasive solutions. Using the latest technology including keyhole techniques, intraoperative imaging, and navigation, we have results that are comparable to the best in the world with regard to safety and accuracy."

Training and Expertise

Trained as a Spine surgeon & Neurosurgeon in CMC Vellore and McGill University Montreal, Dr. Jacob Eapen Mathew is a pioneer in propagating minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) in India. With over 22 years of experience in the field of Spine and Neurosurgery in the topic academic institutes & Hospitals in India and abroad, he is a leading expert in the management of all conditions affecting the Spine. During his tenure as Chief of Spine Services in Aster Medcity Kochi, he developed one of the best referral centers for MISS in Kerala where he pioneered MISS, awake spine surgery, complex spine deformity correction, craniovertebral junction realignment using state-of-the-art Navigation systems integrating intra-operative technologies like 2D imaging and 3D imaging.

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) is a highly-evolved, skill-led surgical technique that can effectively be used for treating several common and complex spine conditions, including degenerative disc conditions, infections, and injuries. This technique, which involves incisions that are only around 18mm in size, ensures quick recovery and faster transition to normal life. The benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery are fewer complications, minimal tissue damage, minimal blood loss, lesser pain, and short stay at the hospital.

What is minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) or keyhole spine surgery?
Minimally invasive spine surgery is a highly advanced spine surgery technique using very small incisions, using cutting-edge intra-operative technology.

Anupama Shoor Chawla

I know of Dr. Jacob Eapen since the time my mother in law who had a deteriorating back / spinal condition that required surgery in 2016. No neurosurgeons in Delhi were willing to operate on her due to her age and the high-risk factor. As a matter of surprise, not only did Dr. Jacob Eapen operate on her but got better results than we ever expected. Today at age 76 she is living a good life due to the remarkable efforts of Dr. Jacob Eapen. After that, I have personally referred many dear friends to him from around the world and all have got excellent results. A wonderful, warm person with a heart of Gold.

Aswini Anna Mathew

My sister Anjali was a normal girl till she experienced weakness in her legs at the age of 15. There was a need for immediate surgery at that time to prevent being paraplegic and doctors who did it do a good job to make her walk again. But she was only free from her bondage for less than five years and she developed the weakness again in her body. From that day for the next 9 years, it was a marathon to find a doctor who can boldly handle her case, but we failed. My sister suffered a lot in her body. The pain and weakness she faced every day throughout those years are unexplainable.

Dr. Sumathy Narayanan

I am Dr.Sumathy Narayanan, retired DMO and additional director of health services, working as a Gynaecologist at my hometown Kodungallur. For 10 years, I have been suffering from low backache, soon exaggerated along with numbness and radiation to both lower limbs, especially to the left side.

Mr. Murukesh Kumar

My life on the planet was declared to be limited to a maximum of 10 days in 2015, June 30 by a medical school of thought at Thiruvananthapuram. The ailment has caused almost 93% of nerve damage. I lost sensitivity up to the shoulder. Nil evacuation sense and un-noticed urine flow made life more miserable. A state of mind dípped in absolute helplessness. Drowned in the backwaters of life, developed a mind syndrome of burden, even to family members.