Gopinath Perumal

Gopinath Perumal, MD is an Assistant Professor at the School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), since May 2023. A specialist in Congenital Heart Surgery and Cardiac Surgery, he has trained and worked across India, Australia, and the USA, including fellowships at UCSF Benoiff Children's Hospital, Texas Children's Hospital, and Queensland Children's Hospital.

• Education: MBBS, MS, MCh (Cardiothoracic Surgery) from MGR Medical University, Calicut Medical College, and SCTIMST
• Certifications: FRCS (Cth) - Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Expertise: Pediatric congenital heart defects, VAD implantation, heart transplantation

His clinical approach emphasizes tailored care combining technical precision with empathy, informed by international experience. He has received multiple awards for innovation, research, and academic excellence.