15+ Years Surgical Experience
Dr. Govind Karunakaran
Specialist in Shoulder & Knee Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine and Joint Replacement — trained in India, UK, Australia and France.
- MBBS, MS Orthopaedics (JIPMER), DNB, MNAMS
- MRCS (UK), FASM (ISAKOS), FAOA (Australia), FSS (France)
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Arthroscopy & Joint Replacement
Advanced keyhole shoulder surgery with international fellowship expertise to relieve pain and restore full mobility.
- Rotator cuff repair & instability surgery
- Reverse & anatomic total shoulder replacement
Knee & Sports Medicine
Knee Arthroscopy & Ligament Reconstruction
Expert management of ACL/PCL tears, meniscus injuries and sports-related knee problems for a faster return to activity.
- Arthroscopic ACL & PCL reconstruction
- Multi-ligament injury management
Specialist in Shoulder & Knee Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine and Joint Replacement
Dr. Govind Karunakaran is a highly skilled Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in advanced shoulder and knee interventions — Arthroscopy (keyhole surgery), Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement and Trauma Surgery — backed by a distinguished academic record and extensive international training.
He earned his MBBS from Government Medical College, Trivandrum, before pursuing postgraduate specialisation at JIPMER, Puducherry — an Institute of National Importance — where he was awarded the Gold Medal for his postgraduate examinations. He went on to complete the MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK.
To refine his surgical expertise, Dr. Karunakaran completed elite fellowships across the globe — including training under Dr. David Rajan at Ortho One, Coimbatore, and advanced international fellowships in Shoulder & Knee Surgery at Sydney, Australia (Australian Orthopaedic Association) and in France with world-renowned surgeons.
Dr. Karunakaran currently provides expert surgical care at Azeezia Medical College Hospital as Assistant Professor in Orthopaedics, and as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at NS Hospital, Kollam and Shifa Health Orthopaedics.
Advanced Shoulder & Knee Care with Sports Medicine Expertise
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Keyhole surgery for rotator cuff tears, instability, and shoulder injuries.
Knee Arthroscopy
Treatment for ACL tears, meniscus injuries, and sports-related knee problems.
Joint Replacement
Shoulder and knee replacement surgeries for arthritis and mobility restoration.
Sports & Trauma Surgery
Advanced care for ligament injuries, fractures, and complex trauma cases.
Shoulder & Knee Specialties
Shoulder Treatments
- Shoulder keyhole surgeries and shoulder replacement surgeries
- Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder dislocation / instability surgery
- Shoulder arthritis treatment (reverse & anatomic total shoulder replacement)
- Labral repair / SLAP tear surgeries
- Frozen shoulder treatment
- Biceps tendon tear
- Acromioclavicular joint arthritis and dislocation treatment
- Calcific tendinitis
- Shoulder fractures
Knee Treatments
- Knee keyhole surgeries and replacement surgeries
- Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction
- Arthroscopic PCL reconstruction
- Multi-ligament injury management
- Meniscus repair surgeries
- Recurrent patella dislocation surgery
- Cartilage preservation surgeries
- Total knee replacement
- Knee fractures
Licenses & Certifications
Medical License — AHPRA
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Issued Sep 2024MRCS (UK)
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Issued Apr 2023Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
American Heart Association
Issued Jun 2023Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart Association
Issued Jun 2023Advanced Trauma Life Support
American College of Surgeons
Issued Feb 2019IELTS — Overall Band 8
International English Language Testing System
Official ScorePublications
Cost Mitigation Using Implant-Minimizing Techniques in Multiligamentous Injuries of Knee
Mar 7, 2025 View PublicationFunctional Outcomes of Neglected Forearm Diaphyseal Fractures Treated Surgically: A Prospective Cohort Study
Nov 22, 2022 View PublicationMRI Features and Treatment for Idiopathic Chondrolysis of the Hip (ICH) in Children: Outcomes of a Systematic Review
Jul 22, 2022 View PublicationAssessment of Efficacy of Locking Compression Plate in Distal Femur Fractures
Sep 1, 2021 View PublicationFunctional Outcome of Tibial Plateau Fractures Treated with Locking and Non-Locking Plate Fixation: A Retrospective Study
Jun 30, 2021 View PublicationPlasma d-Dimer Levels in Non-prosthetic Orthopaedic Implant Infection: Can it Aid Diagnosis?
Apr 24, 2020 Link coming soonWhat Our Patients Say
After months of shoulder pain, Dr. Karunakaran's arthroscopic repair got me back to my daily routine within weeks. Clear explanations and genuinely caring follow-up.
My ACL reconstruction was handled with great precision. The recovery plan was easy to follow and I was back on the field sooner than I expected.
Excellent knee replacement experience — from the first consultation to physiotherapy guidance, everything was explained patiently and clearly.
Highly professional and approachable. My frozen shoulder treatment worked well, and the clinic staff made the entire process comfortable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from patients about shoulder and knee treatment. For anything specific to your condition, please call the clinic directly.
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Our Clinics in Kollam
Shifa Health Orthopaedics
Mon–Sat, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Azeezia Medical College Hospital
Mon, Wed, Fri