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Dr. Ajit Tharakan, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Ajit Tharakan, MD
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Dr. Ajit Tharakan, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Tulsa, OK.
Dr. Ajit Tharakan, MD
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Dr. Ajit Tharakan, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 54
Tulsa, OK
Accepting new patients
33 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 33 years experience. Dr. Tharakan currently practices at Oklahoma Heart Institute and is affiliated with Hillcrest Hospital South and Hillcrest Medical Center. Dr. Tharakan has experience treating conditions like Aortic Aneurysm among other conditions at varying frequencies. 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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Aortic Aneurysm
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Aneurysm
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Valve Disease
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Heart Valve Disorders
Pleural Effusion
Aortic Stenosis
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Secondary Hypertension
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Thoracentesis
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Mitral Valve Surgery
Lung Cancer
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pericardial Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Systolic Heart Failure
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Impella Device
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Aortic Repair
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Surgery
Aortic Arch Repair
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Artery Disease
Atrial Septal Defect
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Open Lobectomy
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Adhesive Pericarditis
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Fistula
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Thymomas
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Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
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
Hernia Repair
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
Maze Procedure
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 Segmentectomy
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Paracentesis
Partial Lobectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Reconstruction
Tracheal Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Choice
    Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Cardiovascular Surgery
    1265 S Utica Ave Ste 105, Tulsa, OK 74104
  2. 2 Oklahoma Heart Institute
    1265 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Missouri Psychiatric Center
    1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
  4. 4 Office
    9228 S Mingo Rd, Tulsa, OK 74133

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Patient Reviews
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
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Cardiology
Cardiovascular Surgery
Cancer Research
Congenital Cardiac Surgery
Specialties*
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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.

Education
Medical Education
  • Sri Ramachandra University
    1993
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • University of Missouri
    2006
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
    2009
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hillcrest Hospital South

    8801 S 101st East Ave, Tulsa, OK

  • Hillcrest Medical Center

    1120 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK

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