Educational Qualifications

Dr. Giridhar A completed his MBBS and MS from JIPMER, Pondicherry, which is regarded as India’s premier medical institute. He underwent sub-specialty training in Vitreo Retinal Diseases and Surgery at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai.

Specialisation

He has over two decades of experience as a practicing Vitreo Retinal Surgeon. His primary areas of interest include Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, and Vitreous surgery.

Work Experience

Dr. Giridhar A has made significant contributions to the education of young ophthalmologists and has raised awareness about diabetes and its implications for eyesight among general practitioners and health workers. He has conducted numerous educational camps in Kerala, training over 20 young eye surgeons in Vitreo Retinal surgery and nearly 50 ophthalmologists in medical retina, especially in the basic treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His training has extended to ophthalmologists from remote areas where such facilities are not available. He has also conducted many Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs focused on vitreoretinal diseases.

Publications

Dr. Giridhar A has published over 20 articles in peer-reviewed journals related to retinal diseases and has delivered more than 200 lectures at various national and international conferences.

Achievements

He has been honored with several awards, including the APAO Distinguished Service Award conferred at the APAO Congress in Tokyo, Japan, in April 2014, and the ASRS Honor Award for outstanding services. Dr. Giridhar A’s dedication to creating awareness about diabetic retinopathy, particularly in rural areas, highlights his commitment to community-related activities and education in ophthalmology.

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  • MBBS & MS from JIPMER, Pondicherry (India’s premier Medical Institute)

  • Sub-specialty training in Vitreo Retinal Diseases and Surgery at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai.

  • He has over two decades of experience as a practicing Vitreo Retinal Surgeon.

  • Contributed significantly towards imparting education to young Ophthalmologists and also spreading awareness about Diabetes and its implications in the eye sight amongst General Practitioners and Health Workers by conducting many educational camps in the State of Kerala.

  • Trained over 20 young eye surgeons in Vitreo Retinal surgery and nearly 50 Ophthalmologists in Medical Retina esp. in the basic treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy which includes Ophthalmologists from remote areas where such facilities are not available.

  • Published over 20 articles in peer reviewed journals pertaining to retinal diseases and has delivered over 200 lectures in various National and International conferences.

  • Conducted many CME (Continuing Medical Educational) programs pertaining to vitreoretinal diseases.

  • Honoured with several awards including APAO Distinguished Service Award conferred on him at APAO Congress held in Tokyo Japan in April 2014 & ASRS Honour Award for outstanding services.

  • His primary area of interest is Diabetic Retinopathy and he has undertaken many community related activities to create awareness about diabetic retinopathy in patients with diabetes mellitus esp. in rural areas. His special interests include Diabetic Retinopathy, Age Related Macular Degeneration and Vitreous surgery.