Dr Karunakaran

Biography

Dr. Karunakaran S is a highly experienced spine surgeon in Chennai with over 25 years of expertise in minimally invasive spine care. He is widely regarded as a trusted spine doctor in Chennai, known for delivering patient-focused treatment using advanced, evidence-based techniques aimed at long-term pain relief and improved mobility.

His areas of expertise include sutureless percutaneous endoscopic day-care spine surgery, evaluation of pain generators using discography and facet techniques, selective nerve root and transforaminal injections, PRP autologous conditioned serum injections for low back and radicular pain, 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.

Dr. Karunakaran S is a distinguished member of the Asian Academy of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, the Association of Spine Surgeons of India, the Orthopaedic Association of South Indian States, and the Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association. With his strong focus on preventive spine care and minimally invasive approaches, he is respected as a leading spine specialist in Chennai with a commitment to safe, effective, and personalized spine treatment.

Qualifications

1995
M.B.B.S (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery), Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalai University

2000
Master of Surgery in Orthopedics
Shri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute

2001
Diplomate of the National Board (D.N.B) – Orthopaedics

Affiliations

Member of the Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association
Member of the Orthopaedic Association of South India
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

Recognitions

Mohandas Weller Gold Medal & Fellowship Award at the 10th Anniversary Meet of the Indo-German Orthopaedic Foundation. India

ASSI (Association of Spine Surgeons of India) Travelling Spine Fellowship Award 2005

Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association Travelling Spine Fellowship Award 2006

Best Publication in the Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association Journal 2010