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Overview
Dr. Nikhil Pollo Jaik Theckumparampil is a highly skilled Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with a commendable 10 years of experience in the field. He has established a strong reputation for his expertise in minimally invasive cardiac surgeries, including TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement), TMVR (Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement), and atrial fibrillation surgery. Dr. Jaik Theckumparampil is one of the few cardiac surgeons in India with specialized experience in these advanced procedures.
Dr. Jaik Theckumparampil completed his MBBS at SRMC, where he was awarded a gold medal for his outstanding performance. He furthered his training in the United States, earning multiple board certifications in Cardiothoracic Surgery and General Surgery. His dedication to the field is reflected in his academic accolades, including the Basic Science Research Award from the Society of Surgical Oncology in Chicago, USA, and recognition as a top physician awarded by the state of Pennsylvania.
He is a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Cardiology and is an active member of the American Association of Thoracic Surgeons and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam, Dr. Jaik Theckumparampil is committed to providing personalized care to his patients, ensuring they receive the best possible treatment in a supportive environment.
As a part of the Apollo network, he utilizes state-of-the-art technology and surgical techniques to achieve optimal surgical outcomes for his patients. Dr. Jaik Theckumparampil's expertise and compassionate approach to cardiothoracic care make him a trusted choice for patients in need of advanced cardiac surgery.
Experience
Returned to India after 17 years of training and practice in the USA
2020 Onwards Apollo Hospitals Chennai
2014-2020 Robotic & Cardiac Surgery, Afib Surgery, TAVR – UPMC Pinnacle, Pennyslvania USA
2012-2014 Robotic & Cardiac Surgery, Afib Surgery, TAVR - Ohio State University, Ohio, USA
2010-2012 Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery - Vanderbilt University, Tennessee, USA
2005-2010 General Surgery & Robotic Surgery - St.Lukes University, Pennsylvania, USA
2004-2005 – General Surgery -Montefiore Medical Center, New York, USA
Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, India
Memberships
Certification:
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Certification Edwards
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Certification Medtronic
Cox-Maze IV Afib Ablation Certification
Surgical Leadership – Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
Memberships:
Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society
Society Of Thoracic Surgeons
American Association of Thoracic Surgeons
Pennsylvania Medical Society
American College of Cardiology
American Association of Physician of Indian Origin
American College of Surgeons
American Association of Physician Leadership
Awards
- A bacteriological study on Urinary Tract Infections associated with Catheterization of hospitalized patients at International conference on healthcare and Acquired Infections and Control,22nd – 23rd February at Puducherry 2013.
- Congenital channelopathy- A rare paediatric case report,IMSACON-2016, MAURITIUS.
- Atherosclerotic Left Main Stenting in Young Individual – National Interventional Council – Delhi, April 2017.
- A Case of Acute Sinus Nodal Artery Occlusion and Recovery – Annual Academic Session 2017, International, Colombo – June 2017.
- Clinical Profile of Treadmill positive patients with normal Coronary Angiogram – Cardiological Society of India – December 2015.
- An Unusual Case of Heart Failure - 3rd Annual Conference on HEART FAILURE – 2017 4th and 5th February 2017.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation – Direct Aortic Approach - 3rd Annual Conference on HEART FAILURE – 2017 4th and 5th February 2017.
- To study the CAUSATIVE ORGANISM FOR CAP (COMMUNITY ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA) AND THEIR DRUG SENSITIVITY at 67th National Conference and Chest Diseases, 8th – 10th February at Mahavir Cancer Sansthan , PATNA .
- RETRIVAL OF EMBOLIZED STENT FROM LEFT MAIN. (TCT OCT 2017 DENVER COLORADO , DENVER , USA) .
- TIC 2015 on 03.01.2015, Chennai
- Tamil Nadu Interventional council on 03.01.2015 to 04.01.2015
- CSI – NIC, New Delhi on 14.04.2017 to 16.04.2017
- Chennai Lives’16 organised by Zydus Medica for Post graduate students in Chennai on 24.04.2016 at Taj Connemara
- CME Programme – Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons on 20th and 21st August 2016 on Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai
- ECG work shop on 3rd September 2016 at Chennai
- STEMI INDIA JUNE 2015 HYDERABAD
- Tamil Nadu interventional council 3rd national conference Chennai on January 7th and 8th 2017
- 3rd Annual Conference on HEART FAILURE – 2017 4th and 5th February 2017
- Sri Lanka Heart Association- Annual academic sessions-2017
- IMASCON 2016 MAURITIUS
- TCT OCTOBER 2017 DENVER
Research and Publication
1. Kriti Lnu, Shamim Ansari, Shantanu Mahto, Hemal Gada,Mubashir Mumtaz,David Loran,Nikhil P J Theckumparapil, Amit N. Vora. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement associated infective endocarditis case series: broadening the criteria for diagnosis is the need of the hour. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 21, 559 (2021)
2. Kriti Lnu, Uba C Udeh, David B Loran, Chinmay P Patel, Michael G Link, Nikhil Theckumparampil. Staged Hybrid Convergent Procedure for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: Single Center Outcomes From a Community Hospital. Circulation. 2021;144:A1299
3. Kriti Lnu, Resha Khanal, Isha Shrimanker, Vinod Nookala, and Nikhil Theckumparampil. Shot Through The Heart : Angina Like Symptoms Due to Inferior Vena Cava Filter Fracture Migrating to Intercostal Space. Complex Clinical Cases. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2021 May, 77 (18_Supplement_1) 2341
4. Amit Vora, Mubashir Mumtaz, David Loran, Nikhil Theckumparampil, Saima Siddique, Hemal Gada. Safety and Efficacy of Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty as a Bridge to Surgical or Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. October 14-17,TCT 2020
5. Hemal Gada, Amit Vora, Saima Siddiqui, David Loran, Nikhil Theckumparampil, Kimberley Sprow, Courtney Rodgers, Yijin Wert, Issen Michev, Nicolo Piazza, Mubashir Mumtaz, Gilbert Tang Reduction of Rates of Permanent Pacemaker Implantation With 34-MM Evolut R Using Cusp Overlap Technique. October 14-17,TCT 2020
6. Nathaniel Melton , John F. Lazar, William K. Childers, Douglas Anderson, Nikhil P. Jaik, David B. Loran, Clarke Woods, Mubashir A. Mumtaz. Preventing Respiratory Failure After Cardiac Surgery Using Post-extubation Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure Therapy. Cureus 11(3): e4236. doi:10.7759/cureus.4236(March 12, 2019)
7. Jaik NP, Whitson BA, Higgins R. Simultaneous Procedures During Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Is Less Always More? Current Heart Failure Reports 2014 Mar;11(1):98-102.
8. Maltais S, Jaik NP, Feurer ID, Wigger MA, Disalvo TG, Schlendorf KH, Ahmad RM, Lenihan DJ, Stulak JM, Keebler ME. Mechanical Circulatory Support and Heart Transplantation: Donor and Recipient Factors Influencing Graft Survival. Ann Thorac Surg. 2013 Jul-4975(13): 1130-2
9. Prabhakaran S, Doraiswamy VA, Nagaraja V, Cipolla J, Ofurum U, Evans DC, Lindsey DE, Seamon MJ, Kavuturu S, Gerlach AT, Jaik NP, Eiferman DS, Papadimos TJ, Adolph MD, Cook CH, Stawicki SP. Naso-enteric tube complications. Scand J Surg. 2012;101(3):147-55.
10. Jaik NP, Umakanthan R, Leacche M, Solenkova N, Balaguer JM, Hoff SJ, Ball SK, Zhao DX, Byrne JG. Current status of hybrid coronary revascularization. Expert Rev CardiovascTher. 2011 Oct;9(10):1331-7.
11. Burfeind WR Jr, Jaik NP, Villamizar N, Toloza EM, Harpole DH Jr, D'Amico TA. A cost-minimisation analysis of lobectomy: thoracoscopic versus posterolateral thoracotomy. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2010 Apr;37(4):827-32.
12. James Cipolla,Daniel R. Baillie,Steven M. Steinberg,Niels D. Martin, Nikhil P. Jaik, John J. Lukaszczyk,S. Peter Stawicki. Negative pressure wound therapy: Unusual and innovative applications. OPUS 12 Scientist 2008.
13. Mery CM, Greenberg JA, Patel A, Jaik NP. Teaching and assessing the ACGME competencies in surgical residency. Bull Am Coll Surg. 2008 Jul;93(7):39-47.
14. Nikhil P. Jaik, Brian A Hoey, and Stanislaw Peter Stawicki. Evolving role of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in management of extrahepatic hepatic ductal injuries due to blunt trauma: Diagnostic and treatment algorithms. Review Article. HPB Surg. 2008;2008:259141
List of Treatments
- Pneumonia Treatment
- Chest Pain Treatment
List of Conditions Treated
- Aortic valve disease
- Coronary artery disease
- Gaucher Disease
- Long QT Syndrome
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Kawasaki Disease
- Loeys Dietz Syndrome
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Cardiomyopathy
- Myocarditis
- Pericardial effusion
- Pericarditis
- Pulmonary atresia
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. Nikhil P J Theckumparamil practice?
Dr. Nikhil P J Theckumparamil is a physician at Apollo Speciality Hospital, Vanagaram and Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road. These hospitals offer comprehensive healthcare services.
What are Dr. Nikhil P J Theckumparamil's credentials?
Dr. Nikhil P J Theckumparamil holds an MBBS and a degree in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery.
What is Dr. Nikhil P J Theckumparamil's specialization?
Dr. Nikhil P J Theckumparamil specializes in Cardiac Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery.
How many years of experience does Dr. Nikhil P J Theckumparamil have?
Dr. Nikhil P J Theckumparamil possesses 20 years of experience in cardiac surgery. His extensive experience contributes to Apollo Hospitals' commitment to superior patient care.
Who is Dr. Nikhil P J Theckumparamil?
Dr. Nikhil P J Theckumparamil is a Cardiac and Cardiothoracic Surgeon with 20 years of experience practicing in Chennai. He is affiliated with Apollo Specialty Hospital, Vanagaram and Apollo Hospital, Greams Road, Chennai. His qualifications include MBBS from Sri Ramchandra Medical College and Research (2003) and A.B in Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (2015).
Where does Dr. Nikhil P J Theckumparamil practice?
Dr. Nikhil P J Theckumparamil's practice locations include Apollo Speciality Hospital, Vanagaram and Apollo Hospital, Greams Road. These hospitals offer comprehensive healthcare services and specialist doctors.
What are Dr. Nikhil P J Theckumparamil's qualifications?
Dr. Nikhil P J Theckumparamil holds an MBBS and a specialization in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
What is Dr. Nikhil P J Theckumparamil's medical specialization?
Dr. Nikhil P J Theckumparamil specializes in Cardiac Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery.
How many years of experience does Dr. Nikhil P J Theckumparamil have?
Dr. Nikhil P J Theckumparamil possesses 20 years of experience in Cardiac Surgery. His extensive experience contributes to Apollo Hospitals' commitment to high-quality patient care.
Who is Dr. Nikhil P J Theckumparamil?
Dr. Nikhil P J Theckumparamil is a Cardiac and Cardiothoracic Surgeon with 20 years of experience. He practices at Apollo Specialty Hospital, Vanagaram, Chennai, and Apollo Hospital, Greams Road, Chennai. His qualifications include MBBS from Sri Ramchandra Medical College and Research (2003) and A.B - Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (2015).
