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Dr. K.K. Gopinathan | |
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 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | |
| Born | October 1, 1949 Kerala, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum; University of Kerala |
| Occupation(s) | Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, Infertility Specialist |
| Known for | Founder of CIMAR; Pioneer of IVF & ART in northern Kerala |
| Title | Chairman, CIMAR; Executive Director, Edappal Hospitals Pvt. Ltd. |
Dr. K.K. Gopinathan (born 1 October 1949) is an Indian obstetrician and gynaecologist celebrated for founding CIMAR—the Centre for Infertility Management and Assisted Reproduction—and leading ART initiatives in northern Kerala, India."Dr. K.K. Gopinathan – Our Team". CIMAR. Retrieved 25 July 2025."Dr. K.K. Gopinathan – Our Team". Edappal Hospitals. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
Early life and education
[edit]Born in Kerala to Kannoly and Sarojini Karunakaran, Gopinathan earned an MBBS from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum in 1974 and DGO and MD degrees from University of Kerala in 1978."Dr. K.K. Gopinathan – Profile". Edappal Hospitals. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
Career
[edit]In January 1990, Dr. Gopinathan co‑founded Edappal Hospitals in northern Kerala as a multispecialty tertiary care facility."About Us – Edappal Hospital History". CIMAR/Edappal Hospitals. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
In 1996, he launched CIMAR as the first dedicated IVF centre in northern Kerala. Over the next few years CIMAR added a Fetomaternal Unit, level 3 ultrasound facilities, genetic diagnostics, and the MOM Birth Centre, focusing on natural childbirth."CIMAR – About CIMAR Edappal". CIMAR. Retrieved 25 July 2025."Our Team – CIMAR". CIMAR. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
He personally performed over 50,000 laparoscopic surgeries and supervised more than 100,000 deliveries."Dr. K.K. Gopinathan – Profile". Edappal Hospitals. Retrieved 25 July 2025. He was the first laparoscopic surgeon within Kerala State Health Service, and took part in the Indian government’s sterilisation programme."Dr. K.K. Gopinathan – Profile". Edappal Hospitals. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
Under his leadership CIMAR delivered Kerala’s first ICSI baby (1998), South India’s first PGD baby (2001), and the region’s first IMSI baby (December 2010)."CIMAR – Achievements & Milestones". CIMAR. Retrieved 25 July 2025."CIMAR Edappal – Travocure profile". Travocure. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
In a 2022 interview with The Indian Express, Gopinathan underscored the need for equitable infertility care in rural regions. He stated, "Infertility is not just an urban issue; we see hundreds of rural couples silently suffering without access to counselling or ART services. Public-private collaboration can help close this gap." He also advocated for government-supported awareness programmes on ART."Dr. K.K. Gopinathan on Bridging Infertility Gaps in Rural India". The Indian Express. 15 September 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
Teaching and mentorship
[edit]Recognised as a FOGSI trainer in advanced infertility treatments, ultrasound, and endoscopic surgery, Gopinathan oversees academic training programmes at CIMAR."CIMAR – About CIMAR Edappal". CIMAR. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
He serves as Course Director for DNB (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) and FNB programmes in Reproductive Medicine and High Risk Pregnancy—all conducted at CIMAR under National Board accreditation."Our Team – CIMAR". CIMAR. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
Awards and recognition
[edit]FOGSI Best Infertility Trainer, 2017"Dr. K.K. Gopinathan profile". Edappal Hospitals. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
GOAL Mentor Award, 2010 (Gynecology & Obstetrics Advanced Learning/HMS)"Sehat profile – Awards". Sehat.com. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
Lifetime Achievement Award, 2020 (Kerala Kaumudi)"Sehat profile – Awards". Sehat.com. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
Business Wizard Award, 2011 (India Today Group)"Sehat profile – Awards". Sehat.com. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
Gold Medals, for best paper presentations at AKCOG 2001 and AICOG 2006"Sehat profile – Awards". Sehat.com. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
ISAR Dronacharya Award, 2023 (ART mentorship)"Sehat profile – Awards". Sehat.com. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
Leading Light in Infertility, 2018 (Fertivision conference)"Sehat profile – Awards". Sehat.com. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
Professional positions
[edit]President, Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction (ISAR), Kerala Chapter
President, Kerala Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists (KAGE)
Infertility Committee Chairman, Kerala Federation of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (KFOG)
South Zone Coordinator, ISAR
Organising Chairperson, ISAR 2010"Sehat profile – Leadership roles". Sehat.com. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
Affiliations
[edit]He is a member of the following professional organisations:
European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)
American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
Federation of Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)
Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction (ISAR)
Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists (IAGE)
Indian Society of Prenatal Diagnosis & Therapy (ISPAT)
Kerala Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (KFOG)"Sehat profile – Memberships". Sehat.com. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
Selected publications
[edit]Gopinathan, K.K. et al. (2014). Fertility Scoring Index: CIMAR Novel System to Predict ART Success. International Journal of Infertility & Fetal Medicine
Modern Management of Oligospermia – An Overview (Jaypee text)
Veeres Needle Injuries (Complications in Gynaecological Surgery)
Prevention of Ovarian Hyper Stimulation Syndrome, Asian Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecological Practice, 2008
Cabergoline – A New Drug in O&G, TOGS Bulletin, 2007
Evaluating the Impact of Ovarian Stimulation on Endometrial Receptivity (ESHRE 2018, Barcelona)
References
[edit]External links
[edit]Edappal Hospitals – official site
Category:Indian gynaecologistsCategory:Indian obstetriciansCategory:Medical doctors from KeralaCategory:1949 birthsCategory:Living peopleCategory:Indian medical academics