Biography

Dr. Rajesh Kannan is an American Board-certified Forensic Pathologist with 17 years of experience in the field of Forensic Pathology.  He worked as Deputy Medical Examiner at the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office in San Antonio for 14 years before moving to Corpus Christi.

Dr. Kannan started his four-year Postgraduate Residency training in England and Wales, with surgical rotations in Trauma, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Colo-Rectal Surgery, and Breast Surgery.

Afterwards, Dr. Kannan did his four-year Pathology residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Jersey.  He then did his one-year fellowship in Forensic Pathology at the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office, under world renowned Forensic Pathologist, expert in gunshot wounds, and author of several textbooks: Dr. Vincent DiMaio.

In his free time, Dr. Kannan enjoys spending time with his family, gardening, going to the beach, and fishing.

Description of Office

A medical examiner's main job is to examine bodies and look for signs of trauma or other causes of death. The medical examiner checks investigative and police reports and looks at the medical records of the deceased, looking for clues as to what caused the death. Additionally, the medical examiner looks at bodily tissues under a microscope and reviews toxicology reports. After all his research, the medical examiner writes up his findings and presents them to police officers, investigators and family members. The medical examiner may also be called as an expert witness for court cases.