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Karthik Ponnusamy, M.D.
Pinnacle Orthopaedics
Orthopedics: Total Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy, Hip, Knee
Canton, Woodstock
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.9
2.3K Ratings
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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.
4.9
2.3K Ratings
791 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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Great bed side manner. Replaced my left hip. I am 2 day post surgery.
Very knowledgeable and personable.
Great surgeon
Dr. Ponnusamy is very professional and knowledgeable. He listened to my concerns and provided excellent treatment.
Very knowledgeable and explained everything very well.
Very prompt good bedside manner. Explain procedure and process in layman terms
Always compassionate and never seems to rush through to the next patient. I like the fact that I always see him and not an assistant. He administers the injections.Great bedside manner.
Very knowledgeable want clearer picture of the future being 78. Surgeries ma be too much Want to maximize shots to si joint or lower back. Want to maximize shots in both Hips and both knees asap. Soon as possible from yesterday Hips shots, then si joints or lower back. Your d CD all
Dr Ponnusamy made sure we understood all the options and what the next steps were. I really appreciate his taking the time to be sure all of our questions were answered
Very professional and competent.