3 Best Ophthalmologists in Kozhikode, KL

“2026 Update: Dr. Sreejth Karat is a senior cataract surgeon who completed his MBBS in 1995, along with a Master’s degree in Ophthalmology from Calicut University. He has over 24 years of experience in this field and has worked as an ophthalmologist in different cities across India. Dr. Sreejth Karat has handled various complex medical cases in several hospitals. His special interests include cataract surgery, retinopathy, phacoemulsification, corneal abrasion, and glaucoma. He has also participated in research work and numerous workshops in the field of ophthalmology and has published many papers. He currently practises at Malabar Maxivision Super Speciality Eye Hospital. The hospital aims to provide excellent eye care and has played a pioneering role in revolutionising ophthalmic services in the region. Malabar Maxivision Super Speciality Eye Hospital has an experienced team of optometrists and ophthalmologists who help patients achieve and maintain optimal vision for a brighter future.”

“2026 Update: Dr. Prithvi Chandrakanth is a highly experienced vitreoretinal surgeon and the Medical Director at Dr. Chandrakanth Nethralaya. He formerly worked as a Medical Officer in the Department of Vitreoretinal Services at Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore. He has published over 25 articles in prestigious PubMed-indexed journals, contributing to the advancement of ophthalmology. Dr. Prithvi Chandrakanth has delivered more than 150 scientific presentations at renowned international, national, and state conferences. He has also led instruction courses as Chief Instructor at AIOS and KSOS, and as Co-Instructor at APAO, YOSI, YOLK, and TNOA, mentoring future generations of ophthalmologists. He has been the recipient of over 30 awards from esteemed ophthalmic societies, including APAO, AIOS, World ROP Congress, KSOS, TNOA, IIRSI, WWCRS, and CAHOTECH, acknowledging his exceptional contributions. Dr. Prithvi Chandrakanth has pioneered more than 12 innovations in ophthalmology, highlighting his passion for innovation and technological advancement. He has also been passionately involved in teaching through instruction courses and workshops.”

“2026 Update: Dr. V. Sujith Nayanar completed his MBBS from Calicut Medical College and MD in Ophthalmology from AIIMS, New Delhi. He also obtained his DNB in Ophthalmology and foreign ophthalmology board certifications (FRCS and FICO) in 2008. Dr. V. Sujith Nayanar completed his Cornea and Refractive Surgery specialty fellowship at Helsinki University Hospital. He also underwent short-term Cornea and Ocular Surface specialty training at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, USA, and under Dr. Scheffer Tseng, Miami, USA, in 2018. Dr. V. Sujith Nayanar has been serving as Secretary of the Kozhikode Ophthalmic Society since 2019 and is a founder member of the Cornea Interest Group in Kerala. He has 10 peer-reviewed journal publications at national and international levels and has presented several papers and posters at various national and international ophthalmology conferences. Dr. V. Sujith Nayanar has been practising at Trinity Eye Hospital since 2021.”