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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 surgical care. Dr. Ramakrishnan earned his medical degree from Kilpauk Medical College, where he built the foundation for his specialized surgical expertise.
He practices at Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and also provides care at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, with hospital affiliations at Children's National Medical Center. Dr. Ramakrishnan treats patients with congenital heart disease, heart valve disease, and aortic valve stenosis. His surgical expertise includes aortic valve replacement, mitral valve repair surgery, and percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy procedures that help restore proper heart function.
He practices at Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and also provides care at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, with hospital affiliations at Children's National Medical Center. Dr. Ramakrishnan treats patients with congenital heart disease, heart valve disease, and aortic valve stenosis. His surgical expertise includes aortic valve replacement, mitral valve repair surgery, and percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy procedures that help restore proper heart function.
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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 | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 23 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | 48 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | ||
| Hershey , PA | Philadelphia , PA | Allentown , PA | York , PA |
| Med School: Kilpauk Medical College | Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University | Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med | Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
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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
Dr. Karthik Vaidyanathan Ramakrishnan holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Tennessee and Pennsylvania.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Tennessee that expired in 2025 and an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Kilpauk Medical College in 2003.
NPI Number
Dr. Ramakrishnan's NPI number is 1629424478.
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- Dr. Karthik Ramakrishnan's office is located at 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA, 17033.
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- Dr. Karthik Ramakrishnan is affiliated with Childrens National Medical Center.
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