Dr. Mithun Sundararaaja Ravikumar
Newcastle upon Tyne
Summary
Analytical & compassionate Cardiothoracic Surgeon with 10+ years of
experience participating mainly in adult cardiac surgeries. Diagnoses patient conditions, monitors recovery, performs and assists surgeons with surgical interventions and procedures. Proficient in managing and monitoring pre-operative and post-operative treatments and procedures.
Offers flexible approach to work by considering multiple factors before reaching decisions. Perceptive problem-solver
offering proven history of communicating clearly and effectively with patients and other medical staff.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
4051
4051
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Clinical Fellow
Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust
Newcastle upon Tyne
02.2024 - Current
- Performing adult cardiac operations: CABG, AVR, simple MV repair, ascending aorta replacements
- Performed basic VATS thoracic procedures: lobectomies, decortication, empyema washout, bullectomies, wedge resections; rigid/flexible bronchoscopy
- First assistant in robotic and complex VATS thoracic cases
- Rota administrator and departmental leadership
Clinical Observer in Interventional Cardiology
Billroth Hospital
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
01.2024 - 01.2024
Involved in coronary angiograms, coronary angioplasty and permanent pacemaker implantation procedures.
Performed coronary angiograms independently as well as under supervision.
Faculty of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
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Associate Consultant
Apollo Hospitals (Greams)
Chennai, India
02.2023 - 12.2023
Started performing off pump coronary bypass grafting and simple valve surgeries under supervision
Independently performed surgeries for congenital conditions in adults such as ASD closure
Active participation in redo valve and coronary surgeries
Till the end of this period, have been a part of 1600+ surgeries
Junior Consultant
Apollo Hospitals (Greams)
Chennai, India
11.2021 - 01.2023
Specializing on Off-pump Coronary artery bypass
grafting (OPCAB)
• Harvesting pedicled, semi-skeletonized and skeletonized
left internal and right mammary arteries (LIMA & RIMA)
• Proximal anastomosis of vein grafts onto aorta
• Supervised performance of distal anastomosis of grafts
Senior Resident Surgeon
The Madras Medical Mission Hospital
Chennai, India
05.2021 - 10.2021
Resident Surgeon
Madras Medical Mission
Chennai, India
05.2015 - 05.2021
- Performed simple on pump CABG, AVR, MVR, ASD closure, VSD closure, PDA ligation and basic VATS and open thoracic procedures
- Capable of independently opening, closing, institution of cardio-pulmonary bypass, weaning off bypass in adult and pediatric cardiac surgical procedures
- Harvesting internal mammary artery, great saphenous vein, proximal anastomosis in CABG.
- Emergency chest opening and femoral cannulation.
- Inserting IABP and managing post op complications.
- Pre op optimization of patients before cardiac surgery
- Have assisted in a variety of adult, pediatric and thoracic procedures
Medical Doctor (CTVS)
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
03.2014 - 04.2015
* Involved in pre-operative evaluation of patients for cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures and management of their post-operative care
*Exposed to thoracic trauma and emergencies
Education
MRCS (General Surgery) -
The Royal College of Surgeons
DrNB (Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery) -
The Madras Medical Mission Hospital
Chennai 05.2015 - 05.2021
MBBS -
Tirunelveli Medical College & Hospital
08.2006 - 03.2012
PG Diploma in Hospital Management -
Madurai Kamaraj University
Skills
- On-pump CABG
- Off-pump CABG
- Valve Repair & Replacement
- VATS Lobectomy & Decortication
- Robotic Assistance
- CPB Cannulation
- Rota Management
- Team Leadership
- Clinical Research
Affiliations
- MBBS, DrNB (Cardio-Vascular & Thoracic surgery), MRCS (Edinburgh)
- GMC UK number - 8046260
- EPIC ID - C-RM167080
- IELTS ACADEMIC (5/2/2023) - BAND SCORE 7.5
Publications
- A rare combination of Double orifice mitral valve with non‐compaction of left ventricle. Ann Thorac Surg.
- Uncommon anatomical variation of left internal mammary artery – “God created Y graft” conduit. Ann Thorac Surg. 109, DOI:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2019.04.111
- Closure of a Partial Superior Sternal Cleft in a 27‐day‐old Neonate: Case Report with Short Review of Literature. *Cureus.*11(5):e4653 (2019)
- Reversed Elephant Trunk Technique for Repair of Type B Aortic Dissection: A Case Report. *J Tehran Heart Cent.*14(2):81‐84 (2019)
- Role of surgical ventricular restoration post‐STICH trial. *Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.*35(2):175‐185 (2019)
- Coronary artery bypass grafting in a case of dextrocardia with situs inversus. Cureus. DOI:10.7759/cureus
- Low cardiac output syndrome – a new risk factor for multi‐drug resistant Chryseobacterium indologenes. J Medical & Advanced Clinical Case Reports.
- Double cobra head technique of distal coronary anastomosis. Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
- Unusual presentation of arteria lusoria with ascending aortic aneurysm. Medical Journal Armed Forces India.
- Pandemic‐created clinical eclipse: hemosiderosis versus COVID‐19 pneumonia. Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. (2021), DOI:10.1007/s12055‐021‐01284‐6
- A rare and independent association of right atrial myxoma with immune thrombocytopenic purpura. *Int J Res Med Sci.*7:2856‐8 (2019)
Languages
English, Tamil, German A1 level
Hobbies
Tennis, Table tennis, Badminton, Chess, Music
Timeline
Senior Clinical Fellow
Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust
02.2024 - Current
Clinical Observer in Interventional Cardiology
Billroth Hospital
01.2024 - 01.2024
Associate Consultant
Apollo Hospitals (Greams)
02.2023 - 12.2023
Junior Consultant
Apollo Hospitals (Greams)
11.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Resident Surgeon
The Madras Medical Mission Hospital
05.2021 - 10.2021
DrNB (Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery) -
The Madras Medical Mission Hospital
05.2015 - 05.2021
Resident Surgeon
Madras Medical Mission
05.2015 - 05.2021
Medical Doctor (CTVS)
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
03.2014 - 04.2015
MBBS -
Tirunelveli Medical College & Hospital
08.2006 - 03.2012
Faculty of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
raaonline.co.in
MRCS (General Surgery) -
The Royal College of Surgeons
PG Diploma in Hospital Management -
Madurai Kamaraj University
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