He is a graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine and a graduate of Massachusetts General Hospital's residency program. Dr. Muniappan's areas of expertise include the following: esophageal cancer, lung transplant, and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and Humana ChoiceCare Network are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Muniappan accepts. Dr. Muniappan's hospital/clinic affiliations include Emerson Hospital, Lowell General Hospital, and Massachusetts General Hospital. He welcomes new patients.