Brief About Dr. Jayakumar Karunakaran
Dr. Jayakumar Karunakaran is a highly esteemed Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon based in Kerala, India. With an impressive 40 years of experience, he has established himself as a Senior Consultant at Apollo Adlux Hospital.
Dr. Karunakaran specializes in a wide range of surgical procedures, including Aortic root, pulmonary, and vascular surgeries for both adults and children. His exceptional skills have allowed him to successfully perform over 10,000 major open-heart surgeries and provide treatment to 40,000 patients. His expertise in the field has earned him a reputation as one of the finest Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons.
Dr. Karunakaran obtained his MBBS degree from the University of Kerala in 1979, followed by MS in General Surgery and MCh in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. He has actively engaged in research activities and attended various workshops under the CTVS Surgery department, resulting in the publication of numerous papers. Fluent in both Malayalam and English, Dr. Karunakaran’s special interests lie in Valve Replacement Surgery, Aortic surgery, Complications of MI, CABG, Pulmonary Vascular surgeries, and Cardiac tumors.
