About Doctor
Dr. Murugu Sundara Pandiyan has over 26 years of experience in the field of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. He has performed over 3800 adult, pediatric, thoracic, and aortic procedures with a high success rate. Dr. Murugu Sundara Pandiyan earned his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in general surgery from the reputed Christian Medical College in Vellore, India. In addition, he earned his M.Ch (CTVS) from the SCTIMST in Trivandrum.
Furthermore, he served as an overseas registrar at Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide, Australia, where he was given the title of ‘Chief Resident,‘ a title that is seldom given to non-resident trainees. Throughout his academic career, he has published numerous publications in prestigious national and international journals. He was also involved in hosting CME programs & International conferences.
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His Clinical Interests
- Beating Heart CABG
- Surgery for Heart Failure
- Heart Valve Repair Surgery
- Surgery for Aortic Aneurysms
- Complex Congenital Heart Surgery
- Redo Cardiac Surgery
- Lung Resection & Tracheal Surgery
Member of Associations
- Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
- Tamilnadu Medical Council
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Qualifications
- M.S (General Surgery)
- MBBS, M.Ch.
Work Experience Of Dr. Murugu Sundara Pandiyan
Present
Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon – Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai
2015-2021
Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Vinayaka Missions Hitech Hospitals, Salem
2013-2015
Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Chief of Clinical Services, Manipal Hospitals, Salem
2009-2013
Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Vinayaga Missions hospital, Salem
2008-2009
Chief Cardiothoracic Surgeon, SPMM hospital, Salem
2006-2008
Overseas Fellow, Chief Resident, CTSU, FMC, Adelaide
2004-2006
Lecturer at CVTS Unit, Christian Medical College, Vellore.
Awards
- 1989-1991: Bright Students Award from the government of Tamil Nadu.
- 1994: Presented with the Paul Harrison prize in Neurology.
Specialties
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
Treatments
- AICD Implantation Treatment
- Angioplasty and Stent Placement
- Aortic Valve Replacement
- ASD (Atrial Septal Defect) Closure
- Cardiomyopathy Treatment
- Closure of defects like ASD VSD
- Coronary Angioplasty
- CRT- D Implant (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)
- Heart Bypass - Minimally Invasive CABG
- Heart Double Valve Replacement Read More
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