Dr. Shilpi Karmakar is an accomplished plastic and reconstructive surgeon, academician, and researcher presently serving as Associate Professor in the Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery at AIIMS Jodhpur since July 2024. She previously served as Assistant Professor in the same department from 2021 to 2024.

She completed her M.Ch. training in Plastic Surgery at King George's Medical University and earned the Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Plastic Surgery in 2019. Her academic journey began with an MS in General Surgery from G.S.V.M. Medical College. Over the years, she has developed extensive expertise in burns management, reconstructive microsurgery, craniofacial surgery, hand surgery, cleft reconstruction, and complex wound care.

Dr. Karmakar holds several prestigious fellowships and memberships including FAIS, FDFM, FRSPH, FACS, FIMSA, and MNAMS, reflecting her international professional recognition and contributions to surgical sciences.

Research Contributions & Scientific Excellence

Dr. Karmakar has established herself as a prolific researcher with an extensive publication record comprising book chapters, international journal articles, randomized controlled trials, anatomical studies, and innovative reconstructive surgery research. Her scholarly contributions span areas such as burn reconstruction, flap surgery, craniofacial anomalies, microsurgery, trauma reconstruction, congenital deformities, mucormycosis reconstruction, and free flap monitoring.

She has contributed to high-impact international publications including collaborative studies published in journals such as The Lancet, BMJ Global Health, Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, and Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment toward translational clinical research and evidence-based surgical innovation.

Innovations in Patient Care

Dr. Karmakar has introduced several pioneering reconstructive and craniofacial procedures at her institution. Her innovations include:

• Introduction of distractor application for post-burn finger contracture correction.
• Performing venous free flap and free fibula head transfer for the first time in the institute.
• Performing perforator flap surgery in one of the youngest pediatric patients in the department.
• Introduction of box osteotomy and craniofacial remodeling procedures.

These innovations have significantly enhanced reconstructive surgical care and patient outcomes.

Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Karmakar has received numerous academic distinctions, research awards, and professional honors throughout her career. Notable recognitions include:

• International Young Academician Award (2025)
• Young Researcher Award by InSc Institute of Scholars (2023)
• Best Academic Achievement Award by the Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand (2023)
• IX IPRAS National Travelling Fellowship by the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India
• International Teachers’ Olympiad recognition among Top 100 teachers worldwide
• Multiple Gold Medals and Honours during MBBS for excellence in Anatomy, Forensic Medicine, Ophthalmology, Biochemistry, and Community Medicine.

Conferences & Academic Engagement

Dr. Karmakar has actively presented research papers and posters at several prestigious national and international conferences including APSICON, ASICON, INDOCLEFTCON, Asia Pacific Burn Conference, and Asian Pacific Federation of Societies for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Her presentations largely focus on pediatric burn reconstruction, perforator flap outcomes, sensory recovery in flaps, and innovative reconstructive techniques.

Eligibility for Women Researcher Award

Dr. Shilpi Karmakar is highly eligible for the Women Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels owing to her exceptional contributions to plastic and reconstructive surgery, impactful clinical innovations, strong academic leadership, and sustained scientific productivity. Her extensive portfolio of peer-reviewed international publications, pioneering surgical advancements, interdisciplinary collaborations, and commitment to improving patient care exemplify excellence in medical research and women-led scientific achievement. Her accomplishments demonstrate outstanding dedication to advancing surgical science, mentoring future clinicians, and contributing meaningfully to global healthcare research.