Is consultant Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgeon with expertise in performing complex congenital and adult cardiac surgical procedures. After graduation from Stanley Medical College-Chennai, had surgical training from PGIMER, Chandigarh and later specialized in cardiac surgery from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Has particular interest in Neonatal & Pediatric cardiac surgery, Aortic root surgeries and cardiac transplantation. Has extensive experience in performing cardiac surgeries including beating heart CABG, Valve repairs and replacements, aortic aneurysm and dissection surgeries. Was part of academic research and has published articles in 15 international and national journals.