About the Founder

Dr. P.R. Murugesan

Former Professor & Head of the Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery
Currently Visiting Professor & Senior Consultant, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research and PSG Super Speciality Hospital, Coimbatore.

Dr. P.R. Murugesan is a highly respected cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon with over 25 years of experience and more than 25,000 successful surgeries performed.

Highlights of Excellence:

• Pioneer in cardiac innovation
• Introduced 20+ advanced surgical techniques
• Leader in cardiovascular research
• Conducted biomechanical heart valve research in collaboration with Colorado State University, USA
• Founder of the PSG Heart Valve Forum for patient education
• Driving indigenous cardiovascular device development under the “Make in India” Initiative
• Author of 12+ medical books
• Developer of award-winning medical innovations including PSG i-OPTIMA
• Recipient of the prestigious President Award (2001) presented by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

Dr. Murugesan continues to dedicate his career to advancing cardiac surgery, research, innovation, and public health education.