Rajkumar, Karuna Puttur, MD

Assistant Professor

Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA

Dr. Karuna Puttur Rajkumar is a distinguished cardiothoracic anesthesiologist whose global medical journey exemplifies dedication to excellence in perioperative cardiac care. After earning her medical degree from Vydehi Institute in Bangalore, Dr. Rajkumar brought her talents to the United States, completing her anesthesiology residency at Temple University Hospital and pursuing dual fellowships in Critical Care and Cardiothoracic Anesthesia at the prestigious Duke University Hospital.

Now serving as Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, Dr. Rajkumar combines her international perspective with cutting-edge expertise in managing complex cardiac surgical patients. Board certified in both Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology; she brings a unique blend of technical mastery and compassionate patient care to her practice. Her commitment to education and her passion for advancing cardiac anesthesia make her an inspiring voice for our symposium attendees.