Dr. Karunakaran S
Dr. Karunakaran S
Spine Surgery 25+ Years Experience

Dr. Karunakaran S

MBBS, MS, DNB
Director and Senior Consultant, Spine Surgery

About Dr. Karunakaran S

Professional Summary

Dr. Karunakaran S is a highly experienced spine surgeon based in Chennai, India, with over 25 years of expertise in minimally invasive spine care. Serving as Director and Senior Consultant in the Department of Spine Surgery, he is widely regarded as a trusted spine specialist known for delivering patient-focused treatment using advanced, evidence-based techniques aimed at long-term pain relief and improved mobility. Dr. Karunakaran's areas of expertise span a comprehensive range of spine procedures, including sutureless percutaneous endoscopic day-care spine surgery, minimally invasive spine fusion techniques, posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF), and scoliosis surgery. He is also recognized as a pioneer in percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy performed under local anesthesia — a testament to his commitment to advancing minimally invasive spinal care. With a strong focus on preventive spine care and minimally invasive approaches, Dr. Karunakaran is a distinguished member of several prestigious professional organizations. International patients seeking safe, effective, and personalized spine treatment will find in him a specialist dedicated to achieving optimal outcomes through cutting-edge surgical techniques.

Specializations

  • Spine Surgery
  • Orthopedics

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • M.B.B.S — Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalai University (1995)
  • M.S. in Orthopedics — Shri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute (2000)
  • D.N.B. in Orthopaedics (Diplomate of the National Board) — (2001)

Hospital Affiliations

  • MGM Healthcare

Awards & Recognition

  • Mohandas Weller Gold Medal & Fellowship Award at the 10th Anniversary Meet of the Indo-German Orthopaedic Foundation, India
  • ASSI Travelling Spine Fellowship Award** (Association of Spine Surgeons of India) — 2005
  • Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association Travelling Spine Fellowship Awar — 2006
  • Best Publication in the Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association Journal — 2010

Professional Memberships

  • Member of the Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association
  • Member of the Orthopaedic Association of South India
  • Member of the Association of Spine Surgeons of India
  • Member of the Asian Academy of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
  • Asia Pacific Spine Society
  • AO Spine

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