Karthik Ramanathan
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Credentials
MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery
Biography

Bio

Facing severe illness is a frightening proposition for all people. My goal is to work with you to make that illness understandable and approachable. I enjoy getting to know you so that we can, together, develop a plan to help you find your best possible outcome.

Research Summary

  • Increasing access to and improving outcomes after organ transplant
  • Pancreatic organ/islet preservation
  • Improving outcomes in chronic pancreatitis
  • Medical student and resident education

Clinical Summary

Kidney Transplant, Liver Transplant, Pancreas Transplant, Living Donor Transplant, TPIAT

Education

BS, Yale University, New Haven, CT
Major: Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry
MD, UT Southwestern Medical School - Dallas TX

Fellowships, Residencies, and Visiting Engagements

Residency, Residency
Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis, General Surgery
Indianapolis, Indiana
Fellowship, Fellowship
University of Minnesota - Fairview Hospitals and Clinics, Solid Organ Transplantation
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Internship,
Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis , General Surgery
Indianapolis, Indiana

Honors and Recognition

Surgical Socrates Award (Most Outstanding Chief Resident Educator), Indiana University
2018
Award for Excellence in Teaching Medical Students, Indiana University
2017
Most Outstanding Chief-Resident in Medical Student Education, Indiana University
2016
Award for Excellence in Teaching Medical Students, Indiana University
2015
Award for Excellence in Teaching Medical Students, Indiana University
2014

Professional Memberships

International Pancreas and Islet Transplant Association
American College of Surgeons
American Society of Transplant Surgeons

Languages

Spanish
Contact

Contact

Address

420 Delaware St SE
PWB 11-200
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Administrative Contact

Carly Ryan | 612-625-5609 | ryan1025@umn.edu