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Dr. Ajit Tharakan, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Ajit Tharakan, MD
4.6 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Ajit Tharakan, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Tulsa, OK.
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Dr. Ajit Tharakan, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 53
Tulsa, OK
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ajit Tharakan, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Tulsa, OK.

About

Dr. Tharakan graduated from Sri Ramachandra University in 1993 and completed a residency at University of Missouri.Dr. Ajit Tharakan, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Tulsa, OK and has 31 years experience. Dr. Tharakan currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hillcrest Hospital South and Hillcrest Medical Center. At present, Dr. Tharakan received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Tharakan's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tharakan is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Congenital Heart Defects
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Congenital Heart Defects
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Congenital Heart Defects
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Lung Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pleural Effusion
Septal Defect
Systolic Heart Failure
Typical Atrial Flutter
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Thoracentesis
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Lung Neoplasms
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Biventricular Heart Failure
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Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Vessel Malformation
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Fistula
Interstitial Lung Disease
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Subacute Endocarditis
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aneurysm Repair
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Hernia Repair
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Ligament Repair
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lung Surgery
Mini-Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Needle Aponeurotomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Paracentesis
Partial Lobectomy
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection Cardiac Tumor with Robotic Assist
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Reconstruction
Tracheal Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Oklahoma Heart Institute - CVT Surgery
    1265 S Utica Ave Ste 105, Tulsa, OK 74104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (918) 749-6400
  2. 2 Missouri Psychiatric Center
    1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (573) 882-6955
  3. 3 Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma OU Physicians Tulsa
    1265 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (918) 592-0999
    Thursday
    08:00 - 12:00
  4. 4 Office
    9228 S Mingo Rd Ste 200, Tulsa, OK 74133
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (918) 592-0999

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4.6
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Mar 14, 2023
I had emergency heart surgery two weeks ago. Dr. Thaakan saved my life! He’s the Best! I’m so thankful and blessed that he is my Doctor.
— Mar 14, 2023
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiovascular Surgery
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Cardiology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Sri Ramachandra University
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Missouri
    2006
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
    2009
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ajit Tharakan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tharakan's profile.

Dr. Ajit Tharakan, MD is affiliated with Hillcrest Hospital South and Hillcrest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ajit Tharakan, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hillcrest Hospital South

    8801 S 101st East Ave, Tulsa, OK

  • Hillcrest Medical Center

    1120 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK