Department of General Medicine
The Department of Internal Medicine serves as the cornerstone of adult patient care at Karuna Medical College Hospital. As a premier academic department, we blend cutting-edge medical treatment with the education of future generations of physicians and groundbreaking clinical research. Our internists, often called “doctors for adults,” are experts in diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate longterm care for a wide spectrum of medical conditions. We pride ourselves on a patient-centric approach, where your health goals are our priority.
Key Doctors
Dr KIRAN D.R
MBBS, MD, MRCP(UK) (GENERAL MEDICINE)
Professor
AEBAS ID: 15335575
FEP ID : M22857
Medical Council Registration No: 94494
Teaching experience:
Dr. VEERAKESARI S
MBBS, MD( GENERAL MEDICINE)
Emeritus Professor of Medicine
AEBAS ID: 79451357
FEP ID: NA
Medical Council Registration No: 28495
Teaching experience: 26 YEARS
DR A.HARIHARAN
MBBS, DFM (GENERAL MEDICINE)
Senior Resident Physician
AEBAS ID: 09173209
FEP ID: NA
Medical Council Registration No: 95683
Teaching experience:
DR P.R.PUSPHADASAN
MBBS, DFM, MRCGP (GENERAL MEDICINE)
Senior Resident Physician
AEBAS ID: 25464527
FEP ID: NA
Medical Council Registration No: 17343
Teaching experience:
DR BABU RAJENDRA PRASAD
MBBS, DNB, MNAMS (GENERAL MEDICINE)
Associate Professor
AEBAS ID: 16266353
FEP ID: 41438
Medical Council Registration No: 41438
Teaching experience: 8 YEARS
DR SARATHLAL
MBBS, DNB, MNAMS(GENERAL MEDICINE)
Assistant Professor
AEBAS ID: 24978668
FEP ID: M30882
Medical Council Registration No: 68187
Teaching experience: 1 YEAR 10 MONTH
DR ALEENA THOMAS CHEERAN
MBBS, DNB (GENERAL MEDICINE)
Assistant Professor
AEBAS ID: 02495860
FEP ID: M31681
Medical Council Registration No: 71365
Teaching experience: 1 Year 6 Month
DR LEENA JOSE
MBBS, MD, DM (NEPHROLOGY)
Associate Professor
AEBAS ID: 80015923
FEP ID : M23626
Medical Council Registration No : 45063
Teaching Experience: 4 years
Dr. BALAMURUGHAN
MBBS, MD( GENERAL MEDICINE)
Associate Professor
AEBAS ID : 24978668
FEP ID : M21919
Medical Council Registration No : 94148
Teaching experience:
Dr. MEGHNA MOHAN
MBBS, MD( GENERAL MEDICINE)
Associate Professor
AEBAS ID: 89173458
FEP ID : M21918
Medical Council Registration No: 34336
DR ANOOPA GEORGE
MBBS, MD( GENERAL MEDICINE)
Associate Professor
AEBAS : 37047481
FEP ID: M22961
Teaching experience:
KSMC : 74955
Dr.ASHIK K
MBBS, MD , DNB (GENERAL MEDICINE)
Assistant Professor
AEBAS ID : 76459023
FEP ID: NA
Teaching experience:
KSMC : 42573
Dr. BALAJI TULSI DASS
MBBS, MD( GENERAL MEDICINE)
Assistant Professor
AEBAS ID : 88057250
FEP ID: M26211
Teaching experience: 4 years
KSMC : 51390
JAYAKRISHNAN
MBBS, MD (GENERAL MEDICINE)
Associate professor
AEBAS: 04001747
FEP: M30282 Reg: 32101
Dr. VINEETH A K
MBBS,MD PULMONOLOGY
Assistant professor
AEBAS ID: 97610683
FEP ID : M27802
Medical Council Registration No : 50179
Teaching experience:
DR DHARMARAJAN
MBBS, MD, DM (CARDIOLOGY)
Assistant Professor
AEBAS ID: 56649331
FEP ID: M23633
Medical Council Registration No: 34247
Teaching experience:
DR SANDEEP UNNIKRISHAN
MBBS, MD, DM (CARDIOLOGY)
Associate professor
AEBAS ID – 01769039
FEP ID – M27793
Medical Council Registration No: – 35804
Teaching experience:
Dr. LIJESH
MBBS, MD, DM ENDOCRINOLOGY
Assistant professor
AEBAS ID: 71264164
FEP ID : M27798
Medical Council Registration No: 42374
Teaching experience:
Dr. CHANJAL
MBBS, MD EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Senior Resident
AEBAS: 14269299
FEP: nil
KSMC : 67459
Teaching experience: NA
Our Key Features & Strengths
- Academic Excellence: As part of a leading medical college, our physicians are not just practitioners but also esteemed faculty members, ensuring they are at the forefront of medical knowledge and innovation.
- Multidisciplinary Care: We believe in a collaborative approach. Our internists work seamlessly with specialists from every field to create a unified and effective treatment plan tailored to each patient.
- Patient-Centered Philosophy: We treat the whole person, not just the disease. We prioritize clear communication, empathy, and shared decision-making in the doctor-patient relationship.
Our Facilities & Services
We offer a full spectrum of internal medicine services through both outpatient and inpatient settings:
- General Medicine OPD: For the diagnosis and management of common and chronic medical conditions like hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders, infections, and respiratory illnesses.
- General Medicine OPD: For the diagnosis and management of common and chronic medical conditions like hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders, infections, and respiratory illnesses.
- Pulmonology: Treatment of asthma, COPD, ILD, sleep disorders. Facilities: PFT, Bronchoscopy, Sleep Lab.
- Gastroenterology & Hepatology: Care for diseases of the gut, liver, and pancreas. Procedures: Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, ERCP, Liver Fibroscan.
- Nephrology: Management of kidney disease, dialysis, hypertension. Facilities: Hemodialysis Unit, Peritoneal Dialysis program.
- Endocrinology & Diabetology: Comprehensive care for diabetes, thyroid, obesity, and hormonal disorders. Technology: Insulin pumps, CGMS.
- Rheumatology: Treatment of arthritis, lupus, and other autoimmune diseases.
- Infectious Diseases: Management of complex infections, tropical diseases, and antibiotic stewardship.
- Geriatrics: Specialized care for the unique healthcare needs of the elderly.
- Dedicated Medical Wards: Well-equipped, hygienic wards for patients requiring hospital admission for medical management.
- Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU): A state-of-the-art ICU managed by intensivists and trained nursing staff for critically ill patients needing ventilator support, hemodynamic monitoring, and advanced life support.
- Coronary Care Unit (CCU): A specialized unit for patients with acute cardiac conditions like heart attacks and severe arrhythmias.
- Procedure Rooms: For performing essential diagnostic and therapeutic procedures like:
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pleural Tap (Thoracentesis)
- Ascitic Tap (Paracentesis)
- Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
- Central Venous Catheterization
- Arthrocentesis (Joint Aspiration)
Our department is supported by the hospital’s cutting-edge infrastructure.
- 24/7 Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU): Equipped with ventilators, multi-parameter monitors, and staffed by critical care specialists.
- Day Care Unit: For procedures like blood transfusions, chemotherapy, and infusions that don't require an overnight stay.
- Fully Equipped Procedure Room: For safe and sterile performance of essential diagnostic procedures (e.g., lumbar puncture, bone marrow biopsy, thoracentesis).
- On-Site Lab & Imaging: Get your blood tests, CT scans, MRIs, and X-rays done quickly without leaving the hospital campus.
- Electronic Health Records (EHR): Seamless sharing of your medical history among your care team for better coordination and safety.