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From Madras Medical College To Stanford: Know Dr Ashok Muralidaran’s Educational Qualifications; Indian-Origin Surgeon In $17M OHSU Negligence Lawsuit
24htopnews | June 9, 2026 8:08 PM CST

Dr Ashok Muralidaran, a pediatric cardiac surgeon at OHSU, earned his MBBS from Madras Medical College and completed advanced surgical training at Yale and Stanford, specialising in congenital heart surgery.

As a medical negligence lawsuit against Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) draws attention in the United States, many people have been looking into the professional background and qualifications of Dr Ashok Muralidaran, the pediatric cardiac surgeon named in the case.

According to OHSU, Dr Muralidaran is a highly specialised congenital heart surgeon who currently serves as Associate Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at OHSU School of Medicine. He is also the Section Head of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery at Doernbecher Children's Hospital and holds the John C. Hursh Endowed Chair in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.

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Medical education began in Chennai

Dr Muralidaran began his medical journey in India. He received his MBBS degree from Madras Medical College located in Chennai in 1999, which is among the most respected government medical colleges in the country, as mentioned on Linkedin profile.


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