About Rev. Fr. Dr. Alexander Koodarathil
Rev. Fr. Dr. Alexander Koodarathil started his career as the Secretary to His Holiness Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Mathews II, Supreme Head of Indian Orthodox Church in 1992.
From 1999 – 2011, his tenure as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of St. Gregarious Medical Mission Hospital, International Cancer Care Center, College of Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Social Science, College of Medical Lab Technology, Director of St. Gregarious De-addiction Center, made him one of the most respected Administrator in the Kerala Healthcare sector.
From 2011-2016, he was the Management Consultant for the health sector, advising firms in regards to expansion, acquisition, and administration of their health divisions.
Since 2016, he is the Managing Director of Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, Chengannur, Kerala, and the Chief Counselor and Therapist of the De-addiction Centre.
Awards & Recognitions
- Currently he is the Joint Director of TRADA (Total Response to Alcohol and Drug Abuse) - A center for Alcoholic and Drug Addiction Treatment Center by the Ecumenical Churches.
- Since 2022, he is the member of Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK), Pathanamthitta District Committee - A Scheme designed by Ministry of Minority Affairs (Gov. Of India) to address the development deficits of the identified Minority Concentration Areas.
- In 2021, he was the winner of the prestigious award by The World Malayalee Council.
- He has given De-addiction treatment to more than 10,000 patients, who are happily leading a drug free life with satisfaction.
- He is the author of “LAHARI ENI AKALE”, a book on De-addiction and substance abuse which was well received by the Malayalee community across the globe.
Training & Participation
- He received Acupuncture training from National Acupuncture Centre in 2008 at Beijing, China.
- He has participated in the “Prevention of Cancer” sponsored by American Cancer Society in 2008 at Atlanta, USA.
- He received Leadership training from Haggai Institute in 2009 at Singapore.
- He has participated in the Radiotherapy and Oncology Conference sponsored by ESTRO in 2010 at Barcelona, Spain.
Organizations Associated With
- Help Age India
- Lions Club International
- Christoffel – Blinden Mission (CBM)
- National Program for Control of Blindness (NPCB)