Dr. Mahesh Kappanayil

Dr. Mahesh Kappanayil is a distinguished Professor of Paediatric Cardiology at Amrita Hospital, Kochi, and a leading clinician, researcher and innovator in advanced cardiac imaging and medical technology. He has been associated with Amrita Hospital since 2004 and has extensive clinical experience in diagnosing and treating children with congenital heart diseases.

Dr. Kappanayil specialises in paediatric cardiology, interventional cardiology, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), cardiac CT and the management of complex congenital heart conditions. He has played a key role in developing Amrita's dedicated paediatric cardiac MRI programme and has contributed to research on genetic disorders associated with cardiovascular abnormalities.

He is also a pioneer in medical 3D printing and Extended Reality (XR) applications in healthcare. As the lead of Amrita's Medical 3D Printing, Extended Reality and Innovation Laboratories, he has championed the use of patient-specific 3D-printed anatomical models, virtual reality and immersive visualisation to support surgical planning, clinical decision-making and medical education. These technologies help clinicians understand complex cardiac anatomy and plan challenging surgical procedures.

His interdisciplinary work bridges medicine, engineering and digital technology, demonstrating how advanced visualisation and additive manufacturing can support personalised healthcare. Through clinical innovation, research and collaboration, Dr. Kappanayil contributes to the advancement of medical technology and the adoption of 3D printing and XR solutions in modern healthcare.