Karthik V. Ramakrishnan, MBBS

Karthik V. Ramakrishnan, MBBS
Employed by Penn State Health
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Thoracic Surgery

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Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics

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About Me

I am a fellowship-trained pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon and the division chief of pediatric cardiothoracic surgery. Before joining Penn State Health, I served as an attending pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, and Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

I specialize in operating on small babies with the most complex congenital heart diseases. During my cardiac surgery residency, I felt myself gravitating toward pediatric patients with congenital heart defects. My mentor was a pioneer in pediatric cardiac surgery, and he was a big source of inspiration in my decision to pursue a career in this specialty. 

I feel there is nothing greater than seeing my young patients grow into well-functioning individuals as a result of our hard work and commitment as caregivers. I am immensely gratified to be able to use my skills to help children get better.

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Professional Education

Education

Medical School, Government Kilpauk Medical College - 2002

Fellowship

Fellowship, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Children's National Medical Center (Washington DC) - 2016

Fellowship, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Mater Children's Hospital - 2014

Fellowship, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Westmead Children's Hospital - 2013

Residency

Residency, Cardiothoracic Surg Frontier Lifeline Hospital - 2008

Residency, General Surgery All India Institute Of Medical Sciences - 2005