Qualifications:

MBBS, MS Ophthalmology

Professional Synopsis:

Highly accomplished Ophthalmologist with specialized expertise in cataract, refractive, ocular surface and cornea surgery. Trained at prestigious institutions, including an MBBS from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences , post-graduation from Prathima institute of medical sciences - KNR University, Senior Residency in Cornea sub speciality at Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry. 

Adept in complex procedures, including Phacoemulsification, Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS), LASIK, and PRK. 

Currently contributing surgical and clinical expertise at AIG hospital ,  following prior experience at Aravind eye hospital, Vasan Eye Hospital and C C Shroff Hospital.

Areas Of Interest/ Expertise:

• Cataract
• Cornea 
• Ocular surface diseases

Accomplishments & Awards:

• Best outgoing student from Pratima institute of medical sciences during post graduation
• Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award in Clinical Ophthalmology (August 2025)

Membership:

• Telangana Ophthalmology Society
• Hyderabad Ophthalmology Association
• All India institute of ophthalmology
• APACRS ( Asia Pacific association of cataract and refractive surgeons)

Paper/Poster Presentations:

1. A case of Exudative Retinal Detachment in pre-eclampsia” – 3rd TOS Annual Conference – 2017
2. “A case of Malignant Glaucoma following Cataract surgery” – SANGAM 2017
3. “A case of penetrating ocular trauma with pupillary block & intralenticular foreign body” – 4th TOS Annual Conference - 2018
4. “Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosis” - 4th TOS Annual Conference - 2018

Publications:

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Infectious Keratitis Outcomes: A Retrospective Multicenter Study in Tertiary Eye Hospitals of South India. Cornea. 2021 Nov 1;40(11):1474-1481. doi: 10.1097/ICO.0000000000002829. PMID: 34294640.