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Karthik Ponnusamy, M.D.
Pinnacle Orthopaedics
Orthopedics: Total Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy, Hip, Knee
Canton, Woodstock
4.9
1924 Ratings
595 Comments
Dr. Karthik Ponnusamy is fellowship trained in hip and knee replacements. He specializes in arthroscopy, hip and knee conditions, total and partial knee replacements, total hip replacements (including the direct anterior approach), and general orthopaedics.
4.9
1924 Ratings
595 Comments
Dr. Karthik Ponnusamy is fellowship trained in hip and knee replacements. He specializes in arthroscopy, hip and knee conditions, total and partial knee replacements, total hip replacements (including the direct anterior approach), and general orthopaedics.
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Dr. Karthik Ponnusamy is fellowship trained in hip and knee replacements. He specializes in arthroscopy, hip and knee conditions, total and partial knee replacements, total hip replacements (including the direct anterior approach), and general orthopaedics. He sees patients in the Canton and Woodstock offices.
Dr. Ponnusamy received his Medical Degree from Stanford University following a Master of Science Degree and a Bachelor of Science Degree both in Biomedical Engineering with honors from Johns Hopkins University. He then completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery also from Johns Hopkins University. After residency, he completed a Hip and Knee Replacement Fellowship at the University of Western Ontario. During his fellowship, he received additional training and earned a Master of Science in Surgery.
Dr. Ponnusamy has contributed significant research to the medical community including presentations and publications on stem cells, tissue engineering, robotic surgery, and perioperative patient management. He also has numerous awards and honors including the Ronald Byank Chief Resident Servant Leadership Award, Chief Resident Research Award, and Rhodes Scholar Finalist.
Dr. Ponnusamy lives in Woodstock with his wife and son. He enjoys hiking, traveling, and photography
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Undergraduate Education
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering (2006)
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (2007)
University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario, Canada
Master of Science in Surgery with Thesis (2017)
Medical School
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
Doctor of Medicine (2011)
Postgraduate Training
Adult Reconstruction Fellowship (2017)
University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario, Canada
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Johns Hopkins University (2016)
Baltimore, MD
CERTIFICATIONS
Board Eligible
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Northside Hospital – Cherokee
Pinnacle Surgery Center – Woodstock
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Thorough explanation of conditions and options for surgery. Excellent bedside manner.
Thank you so much for you and your nurses great care with my right knee replacement!
Just finished knee replacement! We were very well informed. Good direction s and super nurses. I think he did a great job! Many walks in my future!
Wonderful doctor
He explained the process of the surgery step by step
Very pleased with Dr. Ponnusamy. He replaced both knees that are terrific. Now I trust him with my hips
Enjoyed meeting him and he was very helpful and took the time to answer all my questions
Great first visit! Dr p was patient,kind,devised a plan for comfort and a care. Explained perfectly my procedure and exercises before so the healing process is more rapid. The staff was caring, and expedited my visit in a timely manner. I did appreciate the text messages that my scripts had been sent to the pharmacy.
Excellent surgery . Will continue to refer patients to him
He is very competent, knowledgesble and intelligent and willing to listen to me. I would highly recommend his services to others.