Dr. George Karimundackal

Dr. George Karimundackal is a renowned Surgical Oncologist specializing in Thoracic Surgery, currently serving as Director of Surgical Oncology at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai. With over 15 years of hands-on experience, Dr. Karimundackal has performed numerous complex thoracic surgeries, especially for advanced thoracic malignancies.

Trained at premier institutes such as Tata Memorial Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College, he has held esteemed positions, including Ex-Professor of Thoracic Surgery at Tata Memorial Hospital. He is well known for his expertise in minimally invasive thoracic procedures and advanced resections.

He is actively involved in research and has authored/co-authored over 90 publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals and book chapters. 

• MBBS
• MS - General Surgery (Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, 2002)
• MCh - Surgical Oncology (Tata Memorial Hospital, 2006)

• Lung Cancer
• Esophageal Cancer
• Mediastinal Tumors
• Pleural Diseases
• Chest Wall Tumors
• Tracheal Tumors

• Lung Cancer Treatment
• Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
• Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
• Lobectomy and Pneumonectomy
• Esophagectomy
• Mediastinal Tumor Resection
• Chest Wall Resection and Reconstruction

• The European Society of Thoracic Surgery
• Indian Society of Thoracic Surgery
• Indian Association of Surgical Oncology
• Treasurer of the Indian Society of Esophageal and Stomach Surgery
• The Ethics Committee of Lilavati Hospital