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Dr Karunakaran. S is one of the most Celebrated Spine Surgeon in India with over 25+ years of experience. Recognized as the Best Spine Surgeon in Chennai at MGM Healthcare. Dr. Karunakaran has earned a strong reputation for delivering excellent results with expertise in minimally invasive spine surgeries, complex spinal deformity corrections, and trauma care. He is committed to using advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to ensure faster recovery and improved patient outcomes. For those facing spinal issues, Dr S Karunakaran best spine surgeon at MGM hospital in Chennai offers trusted care backed by years of expertise and successful treatments. To Get a Fast Track Reply, call Dr Karunakaran. S Contact Number.

Dr. Karunakaran Top Spine Surgeon in India has successfully performed more than a thousand spine surgeries of various types and complexities including scoliosis, cervical spine pathologies, thoracotomies, laparotomy, disc replacement surgeries, etc. Dr. Karunakaran is a pioneer in percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy under local anesthesia for disc prolapse in Tamil Nadu and is also the first to have used INSPACE-interspinous implant for lumbar canal stenosis-Key hole spine surgery local anesthesia. He is adept at pain management techniques of the spine like Foraminal epidural steroid injection, Facetal blocks, and Discography. Book an online appointment with Dr Karunakaran S Email Address.

Specializations:

Spine Surgeon (Ortho)

Specialties:

Scoliosis Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
PLIF/TLIF Surgery
Spinal Cord Injury Treatment
Spinal Disorders
Neck and Spine Biopsy
Back Pain Treatment
Neck Pain Treatment
Congenital Deformity Correction
Endoscopic Disc Surgery

Dr. Karunakaran is a strong proponent of “Safety first” concept in Spine surgery and also continuously works at refining his skills and techniques to deliver the best outcome for spinal disorders with least surgical intervention.

Education:

M.B.B.S from Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalai University - 1995
MS (Orthopedics) from Shri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute - 2000
(D.N.B) – Orthopaedics – 2001
Fellowship in Minimally invasive Spine surgery, Percutaneous Endoscopic Spine Surgery Seoul, Korea - 2004
Asian Academy of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery National Workshop, Mumbai, India - 2005
Advanced Training for Endoscopic Spine Surgery under Dr.Antony Yeung, Phoenix, USA - 2012
Training inIinterlaminar Percutaneous Endoscopic Cervical and Lumbar Spine Surgery with Dr.Sebastian Ruetten, at St. Anna Hospital, Herne, Germany - 2012

Experience:

Director of Department of Spine Surgery, MGM Healthcare Chennai – 2022 to Present
Director of Global Spine Institute, Global Hospital Chennai – 2017 - 2022
Medical Consultant, Department of Orthopaedics, Government General Hospital, Chennai - 2005 - 2017
Consultant Spine Surgeon, Meenakshi Mission Hospital, Madurai - 2003 to 2004
Orthopedic Consultant, MIOT Hospitals, Chennai - 2000 to 2003

Professional Memberships:

Member of the Tamilnadu Orthopaedic Association
Member of the Orthopaedic Association of South India
Member of the Orthopaedic Association of South India
Member of the Assoc iation of Spine Surgeons of India
Member of the Asian Academy of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
Asia Pacific Spine Society
AO Spine

Awards:

Mohandas Weller Gold Medal & Fellowship Award at 10′ Anniversary meet of the lndo German Orthopaedic Foundation. India
ASSI (Association of Spine Surgeons of India) Travelling Spine Fellowship Award 2005
Tamilnadu Orthopaedic Association Travelling Spine Fellowship Award 2006
Best Publication in Tamilnadu Orthopaedic Association Journal 2010

Publications:

Analysis of Lumbar Spine Stabilization and fusion in Grade I & II Listhesis, IGOF Journal Vol.: 1(2002) 97 – 104.
Tuberculosis of cervicodorsal Spine, IGOF Journal Vol.: 2(2002) 35 – 39.
Bilateral Cervical Jumped Facets –Operative management by dorsal approach, Journal of Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association, Vol. 33(2007) 20-28.
Morphometric study of the Cervical Spine Pedicle in our population- Best Publication 2011 in Journal of Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association, Vol. 36 (2010)
Retro pharyngeal approach for Upper Cervical Spine lesions published in Journal of Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association, Vol.37 (2011)

Dr. S. Karunakaran Review: USA Patient’s Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Success Story

Mr. Bishal from US, an avid adventurer, faced persistent back pain that disrupted his active lifestyle. After consulting multiple specialists, he found hope in Dr. Karunakaran S, an expert in minimally invasive spine surgery. Traditional treatments had failed him, but a chance conversation introduced him to Dr. Karunakaran’s pioneering work. In the weeks following the surgery, Bishal’s condition gradually improved. He regained mobility and began to plan new adventures. Standing on a mountain peak, he realized that the surgery had not only restored his physical health but also reignited his zest for life.

★★★★★ Published 10^th January 2025

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