In the year 1985, while working as a Gynecologist & Obstetrician in the government sector, Dr. K. K. Gopinathan realized the growing need for quality health care in remote areas of Kerala. Driven by his desire to serve mankind better, he and few of his friends decided to establish a multi-specialty hospital in the strategic town of Edappal. Edappal hospitals kicked off its services since 1990 and he has served as the Chief Consultant and Director of the Hospital.

Under the guidance of Dr. K. K. Gopinathan, CIMAR (Centre for Infertility Management and Assisted Reproduction), the first IVF centre of northern Kerala was launched on September 1996 as a project of Edappal Hospitals Pvt. Ltd. CIMAR Fetomaternal unit commenced in 2000 with facilities for Genetic Lab, level 3 Ultrasound scanning and management of High Risk Pregnancies under his leadership. MOM Birth Centre an initiative from CIMAR committed to provide caring, warm and homelike environment to celebrate the journey of motherhood and childbirth was another milestone in his career. He has carried out more than 50,000 Laparoscopic Surgeries including sterilization and has supervised over 100,000 deliveries.

Dr. Gopinathan is passionate towards assisting young people in achieving excellence and realizing their full potential. The Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) has recognized him as a trainer for advanced Infertility, Ultra sound and Laparoscopy and has also endowed him with FOGSI AWARD for Best Infertility Trainer in the year 2017. He is acknowledged by National Board of examinations as Course Director for DNB (equivalent to MD Gynecology), FNB (High Risk Pregnancy and Perinatology) and FNB (Reproductive Medicine). Influencing career paths in medicine through mentoring and encouraging the next generation of physicians, CIMAR is the only private hospital in India to run the 3 courses under the same roof.

Working with tremendously strong and resilient young adults, his Contributions to Mentoring and Innovation in the Field of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Infertility has been honored with GOAL MENTOR AWARD from Gynecology & Obstetrics Advanced Learning and Harvard Medical School in 2010. He has been conferred with other Awards and Accolades which includes THE LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD from Kerala Kaumudi in 2020, BUSINESS WIZARD AWARD in 2011 and GOLD MEDAL for Best Paper Presentation.

Dr. Gopinathan, the man behind the first ICSI baby of Kerala, first PGD and IMSI baby of South India,  is also identified as the first Laparoscopic Surgeon of Kerala State Health Service and has  conducted numerous Laparoscopic sterilizations all over Kerala as part of the Central government Mass Sterilization Program. He has been titled with various positions for his explicit medical life and has been elected as the President of ISAR (Kerala Chapter) Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction recalling his proficiency in the field of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. As a doctor and researcher, his contribution to the International Journal of Infertility and Fetal Medicine, “Fertility Scoring Index: CIMAR Novel System to Predict Assisted Reproductive Technology Success” is remarkable and has published numerous articles and research papers exploring the new    possibilities in the field of Infertility treatment.

The Regular presence in National & State level Conferences like AICOG, ISAR Conferences, IAGE Conferences, DAKSHIN Conference and International conferences such as ESHRE, ASPIRE has facilitated for tangible and credible associations for him. The professional affiliations throughout his investigative journey uphold values and services to provide quality patient care and safety. His significant associations include Member of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Member of American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Member of Federation of Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of India.

• DNB in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Post Graduate Training Centre
• FNB in Reproductive Medicine
• FNB in High Risk Pregnancy and Perinatology
• Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine
• Fellowship in Fetomaternal Medicine
• FOGSI Recognized Advanced Infertility Training Centre
• FOGSI Recognized Ultrasound Training centre
• FOGSI Recognized Endoscopic Training Centre
• Genetic Training
• Obstetric Ultrasound Training
• Fetal Echo Training

• LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Honored by Central Minister V. Muraleedharan on Dec 2020 – Kerala Kaumudi                              
• FOGSI AWARD – Award for Best Infertility Trainer in 2017
• SHIHAB THANGAL RELIEF CELL AWARD – Recognition for Best Doctor in the Health Industry in 2014
• BUSINESS WIZARD AWARD – The Successful Entrepreneur in 2011, The India Today Group
• GOAL MENTOR AWARD Contribution to Mentoring and Innovation in the Field of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility in 2010 – Gynecology & Obstetrics Advanced Learning and Harvard Medical School          
• GOLD MEDAL Best Paper Presentation “Laparoscopic Ovarian Wedge Resection” – AKCOG 2005 & AICOG 2006
• GOLD MEDAL Best Paper Presentation “Laparoscopic Sterilization in Post Partum ` Patients An Overview” – AKCOG 2001

Numerous awards and recognition have been bestowed upon him for the incredible journey in medicine.

• President – ISAR (Kerala Chapter) Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction
• President  – KAGE (Kerala Association of Gynecological Endoscopist)
• Organizing Chairperson – ISAR 2010 (15^th Annual Congress of Indian Society of Assisted      Reproduction)
• Infertility Committee Chairman – KFOG (Kerala Federation of Obstetrician & Gynecologist)
• South Zone Coordinator – ISAR (Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction)

• Fertility Scoring Index: CIMAR Novel System to Predict Assisted Reproductive Technology Success International Journal of Infertility and Fetal Medicine – December 2014.
• A chapter on “Modern Management of Oliogospermia- An Overview” Current Practice in Obstetrics & Gynecology by Dr Pankaj Desai
• A Chapter on “Veeres Needle Injuries” Textbook on Complications in Gynecological Surgery by Shobhana M (FOGSI – Jaypee)
• Article on Prevention of OHSS (PCOS Update 1)
• Chapter on “Ovarian Hyper Stimulation Syndrome” Asian Journal of Obs & Gynec Practice – Vol-3, July September 2008
• Article on “Cabergolin – New Drug in O&G” TOGS Bulletin – Volume-3, No: 1 April 2007
• Article on “How to Improve ART Results” COGS Bulletin (Cochin Obstetrics & Gynecological Society) – Volume-1, June2005
• PCOS Update 1 – Prevention of OHSS
• “Prevention of Ovarian Hyper stimulation Syndrome” TOGS Bulletin Thrissur Obstetrics & Gynecological Society – Volume-1, No: 4 June 2005.
• The detection rate of cardiac anomalies at 11 – 13+6 weeks scan using four chamber Journal of Fetal Medicine – June 2014.
• Evaluation of the Role of Hysteroscopic Endometrial Injury and Its Timing Prior to in vitro Fertilization Treatment International Journal of Infertility and Fetal Medicine – August 2016.
• Evaluating the impact of Ovarian Stimulation on Endometrial Receptivity and reproductive outcome – A Sibling Oocyte study – Paper Accepted for ESHRE 2018, Barcelona.
• Role of Endometriosis fertility Index system in predicting non IVF conception in patients with surgically documented endometriosis. International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics & Gynecology – 2019 June
• A chapter on Embryo Transfer in Book – “Decision Making in Infertility”
• Co Authored a chapter on Azoospermia Evaluation in book – “Decision Making in Infertility”
• Article on “Prevention of Ovarian Hyper stimulation Syndrome” TOGS Bulletin (Thrissur Obstetrics & Gynecological Society) – Volume-1, No: 4 June 2005
• Article on “Genetics & Male Infertility” KFOG Journal – Volume-1, No: 4 February 2005