Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Article Published
Timeline
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Shailes Kunnanattil

Ludhiana

Summary

Accomplished Consultant Cardiac Surgeon with over 4,000 open heart surgeries, including complex CABG and valve replacements. Formerly at Christian Medical College, I excel in surgical precision and mentorship, training future surgeons while leading innovative cardiac procedures. My expertise in vascular access for dialysis patients complements my commitment to advancing cardiac care.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Professor

Christian Medical College
10.2024 - Current

Department handles cardiac surgeries for adults and children.

Engaged in training MS General Surgery students.

Associate Professor

Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences
07.2020 - 07.2022

Executed adult cardiac surgical procedures alongside another surgeon.

Engaged in training MBBS and MS General Surgery students.

Consultant Cardiac Surgeon and Associate Professor

KMCT Medical College
07.2012 - 09.2013

Launched Cardiac Surgery unit, conducting first 70 open heart surgeries in newly opened facility.

Conducted CABG, valve replacement, and AV fistula operations for dialysis-requiring patients.

Senior Consultant and Assistant Professor

Christian Medical College
07.2011 - 06.2012

Engaged in surgical procedures involving CABG and valve replacements.

Senior Consultant and Assistant Professor

Christian Medical College
08.2008 - 07.2009

Reestablished Cardiothoracic Surgery Department at CMC Ludhiana.

Performed surgical procedures for CABG, valve replacements, and ASD closures.

Contributed to academic initiatives at a teaching hospital for MBBS and MS students.

Fellow

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital/ Westmead Hospital/ St. George Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2008

Enhanced surgical skills through diverse roles at Royal Prince Alfred, Westmead, and St. George Hospitals.

Engaged in educational initiatives at hospitals designated for FRACS training.

Staff Surgeon

Madras Medical Mission
08.2002 - 01.2004

I was working as Staff Surgeon in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery division at Madras Medical Mission. The unit was headed by Dr. KM Cherian. I was involved in the management of complex congenital heart disease. I was independently operating on patients with ASD and VSD. I was involved in the operating work and post operative ICU management of children with congenital heart disease.


The hospital is a recognized training centre for DNB Cardiothoracic Surgery and I was involved in academic activities for DNB students.

Junior Consultant

Ruby Hall Clinic
11.2001 - 07.2002

I was working as Junior Consultant with Dr. Ranjit Jagtap in Pune. We were doing both Adult and Paediatric work.


I was involved in harvesting conduits for CABG and also assisting for adult and paediatric cardiac operations.


The hospital is recognized for DNB Cardiothoracic surgery and I was involved in teaching DNB students.

Assistant Professor

Calicut Medical College
02.2001 - 10.2001

Started position at Medical College Service after finishing MCh course.

Conducted specialized thoracic and valve replacement surgeries at Calicut Medical College.

Conducted training sessions for MCh students.

Education

MS General Surgery - General Surgery

Calicut Medical College
Kozhikode
05.1997

DNB - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Grant Medical College
Mumbai
01.2000

MCh. - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Grant Medical College
Mumbai
01.2001

EPGP - Executive Post Graduate Program in Management

Indian Institute of Management
Kozhikode
12.2014

Skills

  • Cardiac Surgery
  • CABG
  • Valve Replacement Surgery
  • Vascular Access for Dialysis
  • I have received training for CABG surgery and valve replacement surgery from India and Australia I am working as Consultant in CTVS from 2008 onwards

    I have performed more than 4000 open heart surgeries This includes redo CABG surgery, on pump and off pump CABG, Mitral Valve Replacement, Aortic Valve Replacement and Double Valve Replacement

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Upper intermediate (B2)
Malayalam
Advanced (C1)

Accomplishments

    Received CS Sadasivam gold medal for DNB Cardiothoracic Surgery in April 2000.

Article Published

Prophylactic effect of Amiodarone in preventing Atrial Fibrillation in surgical candidates undergoing off pump coronary artery bypass grafting Surgery - Journal of Molecular Science- vol.35, issue 2, year of publication 2025

Dol-17.4687/1000-9035.2025.018

Timeline

Associate Professor

Christian Medical College
10.2024 - Current

Associate Professor

Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences
07.2020 - 07.2022

Consultant Cardiac Surgeon and Associate Professor

KMCT Medical College
07.2012 - 09.2013

Senior Consultant and Assistant Professor

Christian Medical College
07.2011 - 06.2012

Senior Consultant and Assistant Professor

Christian Medical College
08.2008 - 07.2009

Fellow

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital/ Westmead Hospital/ St. George Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2008

Staff Surgeon

Madras Medical Mission
08.2002 - 01.2004

Junior Consultant

Ruby Hall Clinic
11.2001 - 07.2002

Assistant Professor

Calicut Medical College
02.2001 - 10.2001

MS General Surgery - General Surgery

Calicut Medical College

DNB - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Grant Medical College

MCh. - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Grant Medical College

EPGP - Executive Post Graduate Program in Management

Indian Institute of Management
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