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Summary
Dr. Karthik Ramakrishnan is a thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon who specializes in complex heart and chest procedures. With 23 years of experience in the field, he focuses on thoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, and general surgery. Dr. Ramakrishnan earned his medical degree from Kilpauk Medical College, where he developed his foundation in surgical medicine.
Dr. Ramakrishnan practices at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, with hospital affiliations at Children's National Medical Center. His expertise includes treating congenital heart disease, atrial septal defects, and Eisenmenger syndrome. He performs specialized procedures such as arterial line placements, central venous catheter insertions, and electrocardiograms to diagnose and monitor heart conditions.
Dr. Ramakrishnan practices at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, with hospital affiliations at Children's National Medical Center. His expertise includes treating congenital heart disease, atrial septal defects, and Eisenmenger syndrome. He performs specialized procedures such as arterial line placements, central venous catheter insertions, and electrocardiograms to diagnose and monitor heart conditions.
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Quick Facts
- 23 years of experience
- 13 insurance plans accepted
- Kilpauk Medical College
- 3 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Karthik Vaidyanathan Ramakrishnan has 2 locationsPenn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center
500 University DrHershey, PA 17033 Tel: (717) 531-8521
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| Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Critical Care Medicine | Psychiatry |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 23 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Hershey , PA | Philadelphia , PA | Camp Hill , PA | Lancaster , PA |
| Med School: Kilpauk Medical College | Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University | Med School: Touro University California College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karthik Vaidyanathan Ramakrishnan
Medical Specialties
Dr. Karthik Vaidyanathan Ramakrishnan has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Karthik Vaidyanathan Ramakrishnan has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
23 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2025, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Kilpauk Medical CollegeGraduated in 2003
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- Dr. Karthik Ramakrishnan's office is located at 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA, 17033.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Karthik Ramakrishnan affiliated with?
- Dr. Karthik Ramakrishnan is affiliated with Childrens National Medical Center.
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