Dr. Govind Karunakaran is a highly skilled Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in advanced shoulder and knee interventions, including Arthroscopy (Keyhole surgery), Sports medicine, Joint replacement and Trauma surgeries. His career is marked by a distinguished academic record and extensive international training, positioning him as a specialist in restorative and reconstructive orthopaedics.
Dr. Karunakaran earned his MBBS from the prestigious Government Medical College, Trivandrum, before pursuing postgraduate specialization at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry- an Institute of National Importance. His academic excellence was notably recognized at JIPMER, where he was awarded the Gold Medal for his postgraduate examinations. Furthering his professional credentials, he completed the MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK.
To refine his surgical expertise, Dr. Govind Karunakaran completed a series of elite fellowships across the globe. This includes specialized training under the renowned Dr. David Rajan at Ortho One, Coimbatore, as well as advanced international fellowships in Shoulder and Knee Surgeries (Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Replacement) at Sydney, Australia under the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) and in France with world renowned surgeons.
Currently, Dr. Govind Karunakaran provides expert surgical care at Azeezia Medical College Hospital as an Asst Professor in Orthopaedics and as a Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon at NS Hospital Kollam. His practice integrates global surgical standards with a patient-centered approach, focusing on helping individuals regain mobility and return to peak physical performance.
Keyhole surgery for rotator cuff tears, instability, and shoulder injuries.
Treatment for ACL tears, meniscus injuries, and sports-related knee problems.
Shoulder and knee replacement surgeries for arthritis and mobility restoration.
Advanced care for ligament injuries, fractures, and complex trauma cases.