Best Ophthalmologists in Pondicherry

Dr. Vanaja Vaithianathan is a well-known ophthalmologist in Pondicherry. She completed her MBBS at (Madras Medical College) in 1992 and her Diploma in Ophthalmology (RIOGOH) in 1994. Dr. Vanaja Vaithianathan is a Gold Medalist in Ophthalmology. She is currently practising at Jothi Eye Care Centre. She has over twenty-two years of experience in this field. Jothi Eye Care Centre has advanced facilities for corneal transplantation, including the most advanced lamellar procedures, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK), and Descemet's stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK). The eye care centre conducts community outreach and Eye Bank activities to procure corneas from eye donors. Their vision and mission are comprehensive, compassionate care and perfection in eye care to all, rich or poor, old or young, male or female. Dr. Vanaja Vaithianathan also conducts many eye awareness programs in schools and colleges.

Dr. Ashok Kumar is a familiar Opthalamalogist and experienced twenty-five years in this field. He completed his MBBS at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, in 1996. He did his MD in Ophthalmology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, in 2000. He is highly skilled and experienced in treating major and minor ophthalmology diseases. He has an expert in Retina, Phacoemulsification and Squint procedures. His professional achievement in managing complex cases such as removing the metal part from the eye and bow and arrow injury in a child. He received an ICO Certificate of Merit from the International Council of Ophthalmology. The doctor runs an independent practice through Ashok Eye Clinic, where he is available in the evening hours.

Dr. Suganthi Prabakar is a consultant ophthalmologist and eye surgeon in Puducherry. She completed her MBBS at Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, in 1996. She has done her postgraduate Diploma in Ophthalmology (DO) at Joseph Eye Hospital in Trichy. She has twenty-six years of experience in this field. She is also a member of the All India Ophthalmological Society. She specialises in Anterior Segment Surgery & Particularly Phacoemulsification for Cataracts. She offers good eye care at affordable costs and also creates higher awareness. The doctor has undergone advanced training in phacoemulsification techniques. Dr. Suganthi worked for over seven years in the National Program for Control of Blindness (NPCB) and has participated in numerous outreach programs.