The Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Burns Surgery was formally established at RML Hospital , in 2008. Before that, Plastic Surgery care was integral to the discipline of General Surgery.Department at Dr. RML Hospital way back in 1985–86 headed by Dr. S. P. Bajaj. Later on, the unit was upgraded as a separate department in 2002 under leadership of Dr. R. P. Narayan.Under Able leadership of Dr LK Makhija the Burn Ward in the Department of Burns, Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery was upgraded in 2011 with 22 beds, including four-bedded intensive care unit, minor operation theater (OT), and dressing room and also separate regular OT under general anesthesia. It got many modifications and renovations to the present state. At present, it has 28 beds dedicated to burn patients out of 40 beds available in the department.
The department faculty is actively involved in training & teaching of Plastic Surgery residents (MCh & Non MCh residents), Trauma Surgery & Critical Care residents (MCh), Postgraduates in General Surgery, Undergraduates, Nursing) students & Staff , Research assistants
Courses offered: MCh Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ( 3 years)
Vision and Mission: To provide the highest quality of care to patients who require Plastic & reconstructive surgery and acute management of burns
Mission is to be one of the best premier institute of the country in terms of patient management and providing best quality training to the resident doctors.