Dr. George Karimundackal

Dr George Karimundackal is a highly reputed Thoracic Surgeon in Mumbai. With 28 years of overall medical experience, he is currently associated as a Consultant with Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai.

Previously, Dr George Karimundackal served as Professor of Thoracic Surgery at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.

His speciality interests include:

1. Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS – Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery)
   
2. Robotic Assisted Thoracic Surgery (RATS – Robotic Assisted Thoracic Surgery)
   
3. Tracheal Surgery
   
4. Lung Surgery
   
5. Oesophageal Surgery
   
6. Mediastinal Mass Surgery
   
7. Chest Wall Surgery

Upon graduating with an MBBS from Government Medical College, Calicut, Kerala in 1998, Dr Karimundackal furthered his education by completing:

• MS in General Surgery from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai in 2002
  
• MCh in Surgical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai in 2006
  
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons from Edinburgh, United Kingdom in 2006

Dr George Karimundackal is one of India’s foremost exponents of minimally invasive thoracic surgery. He is a pioneer of uniportal VATS (single incision thoracoscopy) for lobectomy, offering improved recovery and outcomes.

He has successfully performed over 1,000 thoracoscopic and minimally invasive procedures, including complex thoracic resections.

He also specialises in advanced thoracic surgeries requiring cardiopulmonary bypass support, such as large mediastinal tumours and carinal resections.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr George Karimundackal actively contributes to the advancement of thoracic surgery through academic involvement and complex case management across leading institutions.

Dr George Karimundackal is a member of:

• European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS)
  
• Indian Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ISTS)
  
• Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
  
• Indian Society of Esophageal and Stomach Surgery (ISESS)

He is proficient in English, Hindi and Marathi, enabling effective communication with patients from diverse backgrounds.

To inquire about Dr George Karimundackal’s OPD timings, consultation fees or appointment availability, you may contact the hospital directly or reach out to the medical assistance team for seamless scheduling and priority services.