Gopinath Perumal, MD
Specialties: Children's Cardiac Surgery, Children's Congenital Heart Surgery, Cardiac Surgery
Gender: Male
Biography: Gopinath Perumal MBBS, MS, Mch, FRCS Cth is from coimbatore,Tamil Nadu,India. He received his medical degree from MGR medical university and then went on to complete general surgery residency at Calicut Medical college, Kerala, India. He completed cardiothoracic residency from SCTIMST, trivandrum an institute of national importance. He further honed his skils in congenital heart surgery in Westmead children's Sydney, Queensland children's Brisbane, Benoiff children's, UCSF San Francisco and Texas children's, the nation's number one heart center. He has worked as surgeon and faculty in India, Australia and USA and has published peer reviewed articles. In his freetime he enjoys hiking and spending time with his daughter and family.
My Approach to Healthcare
As a congenital heart surgeon specializing in patients with congenital heart defects from newborn to adulthood, my practice demands perfect unison of head, heart and hands for optimal outcomes. My training and work experience form three different continents puts me in perfect shape to deliver the most appropriate care to this subset of patients which includes VAD implantation and heart transplantation. My approach is to deliver tailored care with a sharp scientific mind, in an empathetic and compassionate manner keeping the patient's medical and social needs at the forefront of all decision making during their hospital stay.
Practice Locations
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UMMC Colony Park South
326 Commerce Center Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157 View Location |
Accepted Insurance Plans
The University of Mississippi Medical Center accepts all plans, but may not be an in-network provider with your plan. We encourage you to contact your insurer and ask if the plan is in network with UMMC. Always contact your insurance carrier for specific coverage information.
Network Participation - 2026MississippiCAN and CHIP [Managed Care programs promulgated by the Mississippi Division of Medicaid]- Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, Inc.
- Magnolia Health (Centene)
- TrueCare
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace [Individual plans offered on healthcare.gov]- Ambetter from Magnolia Health (Centene)
- Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, Inc.
- UHC Marketplace (Madison only)
Medicare Advantage- Devoted Health Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP
- HealthSpring Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP
- Humana: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP, ISNP
- United Healthcare Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP, ISNP
- WellCare (Centene) Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP
Commercial - Group and Individual- Aetna Plans: PPO, HMO [Includes all facilities except UMMC Madison]
- BCBSMS Plans: BlueCardPPO, State Health Plan (AHS), Federal Employee Plan (FEP)
- Cigna Plans: PPO, HMO
- United Healthcare Plans: PPO, HMO (Includes plans administered by UMR, UnitedHealth Group's wholly owned third-party administrator (TPA) subsidiary)
- Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, Inc.
- Magnolia Health (Centene)
- TrueCare
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace [Individual plans offered on healthcare.gov]- Ambetter from Magnolia Health (Centene)
- Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, Inc.
- UHC Marketplace (Madison only)
Medicare Advantage- Devoted Health Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP
- HealthSpring Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP
- Humana: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP, ISNP
- United Healthcare Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP, ISNP
- WellCare (Centene) Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP
Commercial - Group and Individual- Aetna Plans: PPO, HMO [Includes all facilities except UMMC Madison]
- BCBSMS Plans: BlueCardPPO, State Health Plan (AHS), Federal Employee Plan (FEP)
- Cigna Plans: PPO, HMO
- United Healthcare Plans: PPO, HMO (Includes plans administered by UMR, UnitedHealth Group's wholly owned third-party administrator (TPA) subsidiary)
- Devoted Health Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP
- HealthSpring Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP
- Humana: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP, ISNP
- United Healthcare Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP, ISNP
- WellCare (Centene) Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP
Commercial - Group and Individual- Aetna Plans: PPO, HMO [Includes all facilities except UMMC Madison]
- BCBSMS Plans: BlueCardPPO, State Health Plan (AHS), Federal Employee Plan (FEP)
- Cigna Plans: PPO, HMO
- United Healthcare Plans: PPO, HMO (Includes plans administered by UMR, UnitedHealth Group's wholly owned third-party administrator (TPA) subsidiary)
Transplant Only Networks- Optum Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, VAD
- Emerging Therapy Solutions (ETS) Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, CAR-T, VAD
- Interlink Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, CAR-T
- Celtic Plans: Ambetter, WellCare, Magnolia Health MississippiCAN, Magnolia Health CHIP • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT
- Cigna Lifesource Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, CAR-T, VAD
Dental- Avesis Plan: MississippiCAN and CHIP (TrueCare)
- Always Care/Unum Plan: Commercial
Vision- Avesis Plan: MississippiCAN and CHIP (TrueCare)
- Always Care/Unum Plan: Commercial
Rental Networks (Utilized by self-funded employer group plans and third-party administrators (TPAs))- Mississippi Physicians Care Network (MPCN) [If MPCN is present on a Member/Subscriber ID, all UMMC facilities and providers are in-network regardless of TPA.]
- First Choice Health Plan
- Claritev (formerly Multiplan)
- Zelis
Government Programs- Humana Military Plan: Tricare
- United Healthcare Plan: Veterans Affairs Community Care Networks
Plans and Payors UMMC is not in-network with as of April 1, 2026- Oscar Health Plan: ACA Marketplace [Final negotiations taking place now. Anticipate in-network participation, effective June 1, 2026.]
- Cigna (Connect EPO) Plan: ACA Marketplace
- American Health Advantage Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Patrius Health (BCBSMS) Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Avesis Plan: MississippiCAN and CHIP (TrueCare)
- Always Care/Unum Plan: Commercial
Vision- Avesis Plan: MississippiCAN and CHIP (TrueCare)
- Always Care/Unum Plan: Commercial
Rental Networks (Utilized by self-funded employer group plans and third-party administrators (TPAs))- Mississippi Physicians Care Network (MPCN) [If MPCN is present on a Member/Subscriber ID, all UMMC facilities and providers are in-network regardless of TPA.]
- First Choice Health Plan
- Claritev (formerly Multiplan)
- Zelis
Government Programs- Humana Military Plan: Tricare
- United Healthcare Plan: Veterans Affairs Community Care Networks
Plans and Payors UMMC is not in-network with as of April 1, 2026- Oscar Health Plan: ACA Marketplace [Final negotiations taking place now. Anticipate in-network participation, effective June 1, 2026.]
- Cigna (Connect EPO) Plan: ACA Marketplace
- American Health Advantage Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Patrius Health (BCBSMS) Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Mississippi Physicians Care Network (MPCN) [If MPCN is present on a Member/Subscriber ID, all UMMC facilities and providers are in-network regardless of TPA.]
- First Choice Health Plan
- Claritev (formerly Multiplan)
- Zelis
Government Programs- Humana Military Plan: Tricare
- United Healthcare Plan: Veterans Affairs Community Care Networks
Plans and Payors UMMC is not in-network with as of April 1, 2026- Oscar Health Plan: ACA Marketplace [Final negotiations taking place now. Anticipate in-network participation, effective June 1, 2026.]
- Cigna (Connect EPO) Plan: ACA Marketplace
- American Health Advantage Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Patrius Health (BCBSMS) Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Oscar Health Plan: ACA Marketplace [Final negotiations taking place now. Anticipate in-network participation, effective June 1, 2026.]
- Cigna (Connect EPO) Plan: ACA Marketplace
- American Health Advantage Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Patrius Health (BCBSMS) Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Plan: Medicare Advantage
Education
| Fellowship: | UCSF Benoiffs Children's Hospital |
| Fellowship: | Texas Children's Hospital |
| Fellowship: | Queensland Children's Hospital |
| Fellowship: | The Prince Charles Hospital |
| Fellowship: | Westmead Childrens Hospital |
| Internship: | Coimbatore medical College Hospital |
| Medical Education: | Coimbatore Medical College |
| Residency: | Medical College, Calicut University |
| Residency: | SCTIMST |
Experience
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, UMMC | 05/2023 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, ECFMG, ECFMG | 04/2018 - Present |
| Licensure, Texas Medical board | 03/2022 - 03/2024 |
| Licensure, California Medical board | 08/2019 - 08/2021 |
| Licensure, Medical Board of Australia | 06/2015 - 06/2019 |
| Certification, MCH Cardiothoracic vascular surgery, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences. | 06/2013 - Present |
| Certification, MS General Surgery, Calicut University | 10/2010 - Present |
| Certification, MBBS, Dr MGR Medical university | 06/2005 - Present |
| Licensure, Cochin travancore Medical Council | 11/2014 - Present |
| Licensure, Tamil nadu Dr MGR Medical Univerity | 06/2005 - Present |
| Certification, CITI | 02/2024 - 02/2027 |
| Licensure, Virginia Medical board | 09/2022 - 09/2026 |
| Licensure, Physician license | 04/2023 - 04/2026 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Fellow, Royal College of Surgeon Edinburgh | 2019 |
| Young innovator award, Paediatric Cardiac Society of India | 2012 |
| Best Poster, Chitrolsav, SCTIMST | 2011 |
| • First prize in General surgery national quiz -, KASICON | 2009 |
| Best short paper of the year, Calicut surgical club | 2008 |
| First prize in state and national general surgery quiz competition, ASICON | 2008 |
| Gold medal, Tamil Nadu ENT association | 2002 |