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Dr. Arunkumar Ulaganathan Robotic Cardiac Surgeon KG Hospital Coimbatore
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Cardiac Surgery — KG Hospital · Coimbatore

Dr. Arunkumar Ulaganathan

Robotic & Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgeon

M.Ch (CTVS) MS MBBS 9+ Years Experience
Robotic Surgery↗ MICS↗ CABG & OPCAB↗ Valve Surgery↗ Aortic Surgery↗
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OPD: Mon–Sat, 9 AM–5 PM

9+Years in cardiac surgery
>95%OPCAB (off-pump) rate
MICSValve surgery — no sternotomy
4Society memberships
MMCMadras Medical College M.Ch
Clinical Expertise

Notable Accomplishments &
Areas of Practice

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Off-Pump CABG (OPCAB) — >95% rate
Performs the great majority of coronary bypass surgery on the beating heart without the heart-lung machine — total arterial revascularisation using LIMA, RIMA‑Y grafts ± Radial artery. Reduces stroke risk, kidney complications, and the inflammatory response. Particularly valuable for elderly patients and those with pre-existing kidney disease.
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MICS Valve Surgery — no sternotomy
Mitral and aortic valve repair and replacement via minimally invasive approach — 4–5 cm right chest incision, no midline sternotomy. Dramatically faster recovery than traditional open-heart valve surgery. Part of KG Hospital’s India-pioneer MICS programme (300+ cases, 100% success).
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Complex Aortic & Emergency Cardiac Surgery
Acute Aortic Dissection repair, Aortic Aneurysm repair, Bentall procedure (aortic root replacement with valve conduit), and Ventricular Septal Rupture repair. Part of KG Hospital’s 24/7 emergency cardiac surgical capability.
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VATS Thoracic Surgery
Minimally invasive lung resection and thoracic procedures via Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery — less pain, faster recovery, and better cosmetic outcomes than open thoracotomy.
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Vascular & Renal Transplant Procedures
AV fistulae creation for end-stage renal disease, vascular anastomosis for renal transplant surgery, embolectomies, and vascular bypass for peripheral vascular disease.
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Published Research
Published papers in national and international peer-reviewed journals in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.
Career

Career & Organisational Experience

Current
Robotic & Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgeon
KG Hospital, Coimbatore
Robotic cardiac surgery (Da Vinci), MICS, OPCAB, valve surgery, aortic surgery, VATS. Member of the cardiac surgery team at Coimbatore’s only Robotic and MICS cardiac surgery centre.
Consultant Cardiac Surgeon
Asian Heart Hospital, Mumbai
Cardiac surgery at one of India’s leading dedicated cardiac hospitals — Mumbai-level surgical training and exposure to complex cases.
Jr Consultant, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, Coimbatore
Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at Coimbatore’s major cardiac centre.
Assistant Professor — Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery
PSG Hospitals, Coimbatore
Combined academic and clinical role in cardiothoracic surgery alongside teaching in a university hospital setting.
Academic Qualifications

Education & Degrees

M
M.Ch — Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Madras Medical College, Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Tamil Nadu — the highest surgical postgraduate qualification in cardiothoracic surgery in India.
MS
PG Diploma in General Surgery (MS)
Adichunchunagiri Institute of Medical Science, Rajiv Gandhi University, Karnataka
MB
MBBS — Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu
Medical Registrations: Registered as Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon and General Surgeon with the Medical Council of India (MCI) and Tamil Nadu State Medical Council.
Professional Memberships

Society Memberships & Affiliations

IMA
Indian Medical Association
Life Member
IACTS
Indian Association of Cardiovascular–Thoracic Surgeons
Life Member
ESTS
European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Active Member
SHFT
Society for Heart Failure and Transplantation India
Member
International reach: Active membership of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) reflects engagement with the latest European advances in minimally invasive thoracic and cardiac surgery — consistent with Dr. Arunkumar’s MICS and VATS practice.
FAQs

Questions About Dr. Arunkumar

Who is the best robotic cardiac surgeon in Coimbatore?
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Dr. Arunkumar Ulaganathan is a specialist in Robotic and Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery at KG Hospital — the only hospital in Coimbatore performing both Robotic and MICS cardiac surgery. M.Ch CTVS from Madras Medical College, 9+ years experience.
What procedures does Dr. Arunkumar specialise in?
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Robotic Cardiac Surgery (Da Vinci); MICS valve surgery without sternotomy through 4–5 cm incision; Off-Pump CABG (OPCAB) — beating-heart bypass in over 95% of cases; complex aortic surgery including Acute Aortic Dissection and Bentall procedure; VATS thoracic surgery.
What qualifications does Dr. Arunkumar hold?
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M.Ch Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery from Madras Medical College, Dr. M.G.R. Medical University — the highest cardiothoracic surgery qualification in India; MS General Surgery; MBBS from Rajah Muthiah Medical College. Registered Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon, Medical Council of India.
Where did Dr. Arunkumar work before KG Hospital?
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Asian Heart Hospital, Mumbai — Consultant Cardiac Surgeon; Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, Coimbatore — Jr Consultant CVTS; PSG Hospitals, Coimbatore — Assistant Professor, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery.
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Arunkumar?
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Call 0422-4042121. WhatsApp: +91 96261 96262. OPD: Monday–Saturday, 9 AM–5 PM. KG Hospital, 5, Government Arts College Rd, Opposite Court, Gopalapuram, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641018.
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