Dr. Arunkumar Ulaganathan

Skill Set

• Cardiovascular Surgery
• Thoracic Surgery
• Congenital Heart Surgery
• Minimal Invasive Surgeries
• Off Pump Coronary Surgery
• VATS

Academic Details

• Ch. in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery from Madras Medical College, Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Tamil Nadu.
• Post Graduate Diploma in General Surgery from Adichunchunagiri Institute of Medical Science, Rajiv Gandhi University, Karnataka.
• MBBS from Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalai University, Tamil Nad.

Profile Summary

• Masters in cardio-vascular and thoracic surgery with over 9 years of experience in department of cardiovascular and thoracic
• Thorough understanding of infection control & occupational health and safety (OH&S) principles in hospitals
• Published papers in national and international journals

Notable Accomplishments Across The Career

• Performed Off Pump CABG’s (>95%), total arterial revascularization (LIMA, RIMA – Y grafts ± Radial)
• Performed Valve surgeries (Mitral valve repair/ replacement, Aortice Valve repair/ Replacement) through minimal invasive technique (no midline sternotomy) via 4-5 cm incission
• Performed complex surgeries like Acute Aortic Dissection Repair, Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Ventricular Septal Rupture Repair, Bentall’s srgery
• Performed lung resection and thoracic surgeries through VATS approach
• Performed creation of A-V fistulae for end stage renal disease, Vascular anastamosis for Renal Transplant Surgery
• Performed vascular surgeries like embolectomies and vascular bypass surgeries for peripheral vascular diseases

Organisational Experience

• Asian Heart Hospital, Mumbai as Consultant Cardiac Surgeon
• Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, Coimbatore as Jr Consultant Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon
• PSG Hospitals as Assistant Professor – Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery.

Professional Affiliations

Registered as:

• Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon with Medical Council of India (MCI) and Tamil Nadu State Medical Council
• General Surgeon with Medical Council of India (MCI) and Tamil Nadu State Medical Council
• Medical Practitioner with the Medical Council of India (MCI) and Tamil Nadu State Medical Council
• Member in:
  • Life Member of Indian Medical Association
  • Life Member of Indian Association of Cardiovascular – Thoracic Surgeons
  • Active Member of European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  • Society for Heart Failure and Transplantation – India