Dr. George Karimundackal
Experience: 15+ years
Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai
Mumbai, India
Introduction
Dr. George Karimundackal is a chest surgeon with 15 years of operating experience. People see him for lung cancer, esophageal tumors, and chest wall growths. He operates inside the chest using tiny keyhole cuts instead of opening up the ribs. While his main job is curing chest diseases,
About Dr. George Karimundackal
Dr. George Karimundackal handles chest operations using small cameras and specialized long tools. He has done over a thousand of these specialized keyhole chest surgeries. His daily work involves cutting out lung nodules, removing esophageal tumors, and clearing fluid from around the lungs. Dr. George Karimundackal uses advanced robotic systems to operate precisely in tight areas near the heart.
Dr. George Karimundackal worked as a professor of thoracic surgery at the Tata Memorial Hospital for several years and went to many renowned surgical institutes across the world to master the technique of single-incision keyhole surgery. In this process, he developed the ability to excise large lung cancers with a single tiny hole.
Qualifications
- MBBS – Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore.
- MS (General Surgery) – Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai
- MCh (Surgical Oncology) – Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
- Training – Minimal Access Thoracic Surgery, International Centers
His academic background highlights specialized surgical training focused purely on oncology and chest disorders.
Awards & Recognition
- Completed over 1,000 successful video-assisted chest operations
- Pioneered single-incision thoracoscopic lobectomies in the region
- Published over 45+research papers in national and international chest journals
Specialities & Expertise
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
- Robotic-assisted lung resection
- Esophageal cancer surgery
- Mediastinal tumor removal
- Chest wall reconstruction
Patient Experience & Approach
Patients say Dr. George Karimundackal draws simple diagrams to show exactly what is wrong inside the chest. He looks at breathing tests and scans to plan the safest entry point. He is direct about chest tubes and what to expect in the high-dependency unit. He puts a massive focus on blowing into a spirometer and walking soon after surgery. Dr. George Karimundackal makes sure patients know that daily lung exercises and staying active speed up the healing process completely.
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This doctor profile has been compiled and written by the Medicsaz editorial team based on publicly available hospital records, credentials, and professional experience. It has been medically reviewed by Dr. Rashid Ali, MBBS (Delhi Medical Council Reg. No. DMC/R/36289) for accuracy of medical qualifications, specializations, and terminology. Medicsaz does not employ this doctor directly; we facilitate access to verified specialists at partner hospitals in India. For the most current information on this doctor’s practice, please consult the hospital directly or contact our team.