Professional Summary
Dr. Karthikeyan K is an accomplished Consultant Cardiologist specializing in Clinical, Invasive, and Non-Invasive Cardiology. With over two decades of dedicated medical expertise across premier institutions like Madras Medical College and PSGIMSR, he brings exceptional clinical leadership and evidence-based cardiovascular care to GEM Hospital Chennai.
Areas of Special Interest & Expertise
- Clinical Cardiology: Comprehensive management of hypertension, dyslipidemia, acute coronary syndromes, and heart failure care.
- Invasive Cardiology: Coronary Angiography (CAG), Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Cath lab interventions.
- Non-Invasive Cardiology: Advanced echocardiography, imaging modalities in cardiac intervention, and preventive cardiac assessments.
Education & Academic Qualifications
| Speciality / Degree |
Institution |
University / Board |
Year |
| D.M. Cardiology |
Madras Medical College, Chennai |
TN Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India |
2013 – 2016 |
| M.D. Internal Medicine |
Madras Medical College, Chennai |
TN Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India |
2005 – 2008 |
| M.B.B.S. |
Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore |
TN Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India |
1997 – 2003 |
Professional Experience & Appointments
- Consultant Cardiologist: GEM Hospital, Chennai Care (July 2025 – Present)
- Consultant Cardiologist: Apollo Hospital, OMR, Chennai (2021 – Present)
- Consultant Cardiologist: Rainbow Hospital, Chennai (February 2021 – Present)
- Consultant Cardiologist: Prashanth Hospitals, Chennai (June 2019 – Present)
- Consultant Cardiologist: Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Chennai (2016 – June 2019)
- Associate Professor: Madha Medical College, Chennai (2016 – Present)
- Assistant Professor: Department of Medicine, PSGIMSR, Coimbatore (2008 – 2011)
Academics & Publications
- Study of clinical manifestations of RVMI (IAIM, 2018)
- Clinical determinants of fluoroscopic Time in CAG and PCI (TNMGR.ac.in)
- Presented papers in Cardiology Society of India (CSI) Annual Conferences
- Paper presented on "Cath lab nightmares" in TIC 2017 & 2018
- Research studies on hypertension and dyslipidemia in clinical follow-up
Advisory Board Meetings
- Abbott: Anticoagulant therapy & role of Ranolazine
- Cipla: Orthostatic hypotension & current treatment
- Torrent: Newer oral anticoagulants (NOACs) & Nicorandil in ACS
- Lupin: Anti-failure management & Iron therapy
- St. Jude Medical: Imaging modalities in Cardiac intervention
- Anticoagulation Academy: SPAF care with NOACs
- Novartis: Cardiac safety of gliptins & de-novo Heart failure therapy
Professional Memberships
- Cardiology Society of India (CSI)
- Tamilnadu Interventional Council (TIC)
- Indian Society of Cardiology (ISC)
- Indian College of Cardiology (ICC)
- Association of Physicians of India (API)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
