Profile

Dr.Arkaprava Pradhan is an accomplished Ophthalmologist, astute clinician and skilful surgeon with extensive training, years of experience, and expertise in Vitreo retina. He completed his medical education at Calcutta National Medical College and has done his post-graduation (DO) from Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences and secured highest marks in DO examination. He has done DNB from prestigious Aravind Eye Hospital and received Dr.G. Venkataswamy gold medal for securing highest marks in DNB final examination in all over India. He was a finalist in the International Erudio quiz twice. He underwent fellowship in Vitreoretina from prestigious Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai. He has completed FICO with distinction and obtained MRCS Ed from Royel College of surgeons, Edinburg. He also has cleared FRCS Glasgow part 2B and FRCOphth part 1. He received FAICO (Vitreo retina) award in 2022. He has made significant contributions to the field through various publications, presentations and guest lectures. He has also written several book chapters

Area of Expertise/Interest

• Various Vitreoretinal diseases
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Trauma
• Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
• Ocular infection

Affilliations

• Member of All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
• Member of Vitreo Retinal Society of India (VRSI)
• Member of Tamil Nadu Ophthalmic Association (TNOA)

Recognitions

• Recipient of Dr.G.Venkataswamy Gold Medal for securing the highest marks in DNB final examination in India
• Achieved distinction in FICO (UK) and obtained MRCS Ed from Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• Cleared FRCS Glasgow part 2B and FRCOphth part 1
• Guest faculty at National Institute of Ophthalmology, Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Received FAICO in Vitreo Retina