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Karthikeyan Ponnusamy, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Woodstock, GA, Northside Hospital-Cherokee

KarthikeyanPonnusamyMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Woodstock, GA

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Pinnacle Orthopaedics

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Summary

  • Karthik Ponnusamy, M.D., M.S.E. is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, 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 is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and sees patients in offices in Canton and Woodstock.

    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 >30 national/international presentations and >20 peer-reviewed publications on stem cells, tissue engineering, robotic surgery, and perioperative patient management. He currently reviews articles for the Journal of Arthroplasty. He also has numerous awards and honors including the Ronald Byank Chief Resident Servant Leadership Award, Chief Resident Research Award, and Rhodes Scholar Finalist.

Education & Training

  • Western University
    Western UniversityFellowship, Adult Reconstruction, 2016 - 2017
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011 - 2016
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    Stanford University School of MedicineClass of 2011
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityMSE, Biomedical Engineering, 2006 - 2007
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityBS, Biomedical Engineering, 2003 - 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2017 - 2024
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2017 - 2017
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Ronald Byank Chief Resident Servant Leadership Award Johns Hopkins University, 2016
  • Chief Resident Research Award Johns Hopkins University, 2016

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

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