Dr. Karthik Sree Kannan A
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| Dr. Karthik Sree Kannan A in 2026 | |
| Born | Salem, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Bachelor of Alternative Medical System (BAMS-AM), Diploma in Emergency Medicine (DEM), M.Sc. (Psychology), PG Diploma in Nutrition (PGDN) |
| Occupation | Emergency Care Physician, Oral Surgeon, Clinical Researcher |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | Founder of Drona Healthcare Services and contributions to integrated healthcare |
| Notable works | Drona Healthcare Services |
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| Parents | N. Asokarajan (father), Chithra Asokarajan (mother) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Dr. Karthik Sree Kannan A is an Indian healthcare professional, emergency care physician, oral surgeon, clinical researcher, healthcare administrator, and entrepreneur—based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He acts as the Founder Chairman and Medical Director at Drona Healthcare Services, an interdisciplinary healthcare service provider that includes disciplines such as emergency medicine, primary healthcare, oral healthcare, diagnostics, rehabilitation nutrition, psychology, preventive medicine, and community healthcare services.
With experience in the disciplines of emergency medicine, oral surgery, clinical research, healthcare administration, corporate healthcare, and digital health, Dr. Karthik has been associated with hospitals, research institutions, healthcare technology firms, and interdisciplinary clinics. His areas of interest appear to be integrated care delivery, emergency medicine, preventive healthcare, and healthcare quality improvement.
Early Life & Education
Dr. Karthik Sree Kannan A was born in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India, to N. Asokarajan and Chithra Asokarajan. His father, N. Asokarajan, worked as a Scientist/Engineer-SF at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), where he did aerodynamics research and aerospace engineering, you know the really focused kind of work. His mother, Chithra Asokarajan, is a homemaker, but she also has a genuine interest in Vedic astrology .
Growing up in a family that valued education science and public service, Dr. Karthik showed this early pull toward medicine. He pursued some multidisciplinary learning , like dentistry, emergency medicine, clinical research and psychology too, plus nutrition , healthcare administration, and even alternative medicine.
Academic Qualifications
Dr. Karthik Sree Kannan A has pursued a multidisciplinary education across medicine , dentistry, clinical research , psychology , nutrition , and healthcare administration. He earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery, (BDS) from D.A.P.M.R.V. Dental College , and it was affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, between 2005 to 2011. After that, he did an Advanced Diploma in Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance (ADCRP) at the Innovative Centre for Biosciences, Bengaluru, 2011–2013. Later, he went for a Bachelor of Alternative Medical System (BAMS-AM) from the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Education Research Training Institute, during 2015–2019 then somehow followed it with a Diploma in Community Medical Service and Essential Drugs (CMSED) from MS Group of Hospital & Institutions, 2019–2020.
In 2020 he earned a Certificate in Oral Surgery from Elevify Graduate Intermediate Holdings LLC , United States. Then in 2022, he completed a Diploma in Emergency Medicine (DEM) from the Indian Institute of Cosmetology Trichology & Nutrition. He also has a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Psychology from Jain University , Bengaluru , and a Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition (PGDN) from British Learning / London College, which he wrapped up in 2025.
Career
Dr. Karthik has built a multidisciplinary healthcare career that threads through emergency medicine, oral surgery, clinical research , healthcare administration, corporate healthcare and digital health. He worked across several healthcare and research organizations, including Vidal Health Care Services, IQVIA RDS Pvt. Ltd., and Allstate India. There, he handled emergency care, medical data review , clinical research, pharmacovigilance, healthcare analytics, plus healthcare quality management.
Founder – Drona Healthcare Services
Drona Healthcare Services
Dr. Karthik is the Founder of Drona Healthcare Services which founded in 2016. It was started with the idea of building a more integrated healthcare approach, where emergency medicine, primary healthcare oral healthcare, diagnostics, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, preventive medicine, nutritional care, and community health. The organization stays focused on making healthcare easy to reach, grounded in evidence, and centered around the patient, while also pushing preventive medicine, so overall community well-being can actually improve. They cover Emergency Medical Services, Primary Healthcare, Oral Healthcare, Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Preventive Health Screening, Nutritional Medicine, Community Healthcare, Patient Education, Integrated Healthcare Delivery and Clinical Practice.
Professional Expertise
Dr. Karthik has extensive experience in emergency care, acute medical care, primary healthcare, oral surgery, community medicine, preventive medicine, dental emergency management, nutritional medicine, intravenous nutritional therapy, pain management, rehabilitation, minor surgical procedures, patient counselling, and health promotion.
Clinical Experience
During his career, Dr. Karthik has been involved in patient care through Drona Healthcare Services , SRY Clinic , NR Clinic , Shankar Clinic, and Prashanth Hospital. This time across various hospitals and clinics has sharpened his skills in emergency medicine, primary care, and broader multidisciplinary healthcare delivery, it also helps keep patient care standards strong.
Clinical Leadership
Dr. Karthik has taken on a noteworthy leadership role in multidisciplinary healthcare settings, by diagnosing and handling more complicated medical conditions, while also giving clinical direction and professional guidance to the team. He helps set up quality improvement initiatives, and he’s been collaborating with physicians, dentists, nurses, physiotherapists, plus other allied healthcare professionals. He supports, and at times mentors, junior doctors, dentists, interns, and wider healthcare staff, and he pushes for evidence based clinical practice. He also works on strengthening healthcare governance, and keeps preventive medicine and community health programmes in the conversation.
Clinical Research & Healthcare Administration
Alongside his day to day clinic practice, Dr. Karthik is also involved in clinical research and healthcare administration. His interests are kind of centered on evidence-based medicine, healthcare quality improvement, preventive healthcare approaches, integrated care delivery, clinical governance, healthcare management, and service innovation. Through his continued work, he keeps contributing toward better patient outcomes, enhancing healthcare accessibility , helping enable multidisciplinary cooperation, and pushing ahead the modernization of healthcare systems.
Notable Works
Dr. Karthik is well known for founding Drona Healthcare Services in 2016, an organization that promotes integrated and multidisciplinary healthcare, kind of under one roof model. His work leans into stitching together emergency medicine with oral care, diagnostics , nutrition , rehabilitation , preventive medicine, and community healthcare , all in that single healthcare model.
He has also contributed to clinical research, pharmacovigilance, healthcare analytics, medical documentation, digital health, telemedicine, and healthcare quality improvement.
Achievements and Recognition
Dr. Karthik has built a distinguished career in multidisciplinary healthcare by blending clinical practice, research , healthcare administration, and digital health . He has held leadership roles in hospitals , healthcare organizations, and research institutions while supporting emergency medicine, oral surgery, preventive healthcare, clinical research, and healthcare innovation.
He is widely recognized for establishing Drona Healthcare Services, which pushes integrated healthcare delivery and community based medical services.
Personal Life
Dr. Karthik Sree Kannan A is married to Dr. Mohana Priya S, a dental surgeon and the Clinical Director of Drona Healthcare Services. She focuses on endodontics, oro-facial aesthetics , preventive oral healthcare, emergency dental care, and intravenous therapy. The couple has a son, Drona K. M. Outside of his professional work, Dr. Karthik stays committed to lifelong learning, healthcare innovation, community service, and to improving access to good quality healthcare through an integrated medical practice.
Vision
Dr. Karthik advocates a multidisciplinary and patient-centred approach to healthcare that integrates emergency medicine, oral surgery, preventive medicine, psychology, nutrition, clinical research, and community healthcare. His vision emphasizes accessible healthcare, evidence-informed practice, early diagnosis, preventive care, continuous quality improvement, and lifelong professional education.