Dr. Karunakaran. S
MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics
Spine Surgeon (Ortho),
Orthopedic surgeon,
Spine And Pain Specialist
29 Years Experience Overall (23 years as specialist)
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93% (15 patients)
Dr. Karunakaran. S, Consultant Spine Orthopedic Surgeon with an experience of 22 years. He practices at Precision Spine Center in Anna Nagar East as well as in Gleneagles Global Hospital, Chennai.He is currently the Director Of Institute Of Advanced Spine Services, Gleneagles Global Hospital, Chennai. He was previously heading the spine unit at Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital of Chennai. He was also a Consultant at Meenakshi Medical Mission Hospital, Madurai during when he started the Department of Spine surgery.Dr. Karunakaran.S specializes in the treatment of spinal disorders of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. He is particularly interested in the appropriate use of minimally invasive and motion-sparing techniques. He is pioneer in percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy under local anaesthesia for disc prolapse in this part of the country (Trans foraminal and inter laminar without stiches).First in South India to have used INSPACE - interspinous implant for lumbar canal stenosis-Key hole spine surgery local anaesthesia. He also Pioneered in 3D printing of Spine and performed more than thousand spine surgeries-scoliosis, cervical spine pathologies, thoracotomies, laparotomy, disc replacement surgeries.He has done his training in interlaminar percutaneous Endoscopic Cervical and Lumbar Spine Surgery with Dr. Sebastian Ruetten at St.Anna Hospital, Herne, Germany 2013and observership with Dr. Randal Betz at Shriners Hospital for Children-Philadelphia, USA at 2003. Observership in the spine unit at the Hospital for Special Surgery- NewYork, USA at 2003. He has also done Observership at AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) in New Delhi under Dr.Aravind Jayaswal in the year of 2004.He has taken Advanced Training for Endoscopic Spine Surgery under Dr.Antony Yeung, Phoenix in USA at 2013-Trans foraminal endoscopic lumbar disc surgery, Dorsal Endoscopic Rhizotomy for Chronic back pain and latest Percutaneous Fusion techniques under local anaesthesia.
Anna Nagar, Chennai
MGM Healthcare
72, Nelson Manickam Road, Aminjikarai, Chennai
Mon - Sat
11:00 - 03:40
Patient Stories for Dr. Karunakaran. S
Visited For Spinal SurgeryFracture Treatment
Happy with: Doctor friendlinessExplanation of the health issueTreatment satisfactionValue for money
I am Shyamala U, 69 yr old woman who had a fall 4 months back. I had severe back pain and found it difficult to get up from bed and do other regular activities. An orthopedic doctor I consulted diagnosied that my spine had a compression fracture and advised that I wear a brace. But there was no relief from my pain. My daughtet after online search zeroed in on Dr. Karunakaran. He is a down to earth person. He listened patiently when I explained my difficulties due to the pain. His kind and encouraging words gave me the courage to go through D11 to L1 percutaneous pedicle screw fixation done under GA which was decided after a series of tests, x rays and scans.
more..I recently undergone a ACDF Surgery , knowing that you are my doctor, I feel safe. My trust and confidence are always with you. My heartfelt thanks to you doctor. Because God could not be everywhere he made sure that we have doctors like you who have the gift of healing mankind. Your care,kindness and comforting treatment gives us positive vibes to us . Your an extraordinary human being....I believe that you are one of the best doctors in the world . Thank you once again 😊😊
I had been to hospital and it was for health issue. Doctor was calm and he spoke gently. I can recommend doctor to my family or friends. I am satisfied with the explanation and treatment given. Medicine was prescribed by the doctor. Scanning was done. I had spinal related issue. There was some waiting time in the hospital as doctor was attending surgery when I went. I am good and comfortable now. Hospitality was good.
He is a very good person *** ** *** ***** * *** ** ******* ****** *** *** ********** We trust him 100%. Nice person with a good helping attitude, I have 10-15 years of good experience with him so have a lot of trust in him and he gives good time to check patients and clear all problems. 200% ** ** * **** ******* I would rate him 10 out 10 and we have known him for a long time, he works exactly on the problematic areas. Definitely would like to recommend this doctor to my family and friends.
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A: Dr. Karunakaran. S practices at MGM Healthcare - Anna Nagar.
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A: Patients frequently visit Dr. Karunakaran. S for Spine Injury, Spinal Fusion, Spinal Cord Injury Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.
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A: Dr. Karunakaran. S has been recommended by 14 patients and has recieved stories from 15 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.
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A: Dr. Karunakaran. S has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics. You can book the doctor through the doctor's profile on Practo.
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