Profile

Dr. Sudhir is a distinguished medical professional dedicated to advancing ophthalmology and public health. With a rich academic background and extensive experience in healthcare technology, he continues to make significant contributions to the field.

Education: Medical Graduate Degree: Madras Medical College, Chennai, 1996
Diploma in Ophthalmology: C.U.Shah Postgraduate Training Centre, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, April 1997 - April 1999
Diplomate of the National Board of Examinations (Ophthalmology): September 2003
Fellowship in Public Health Ophthalmology: Dana Center for Preventive Ophthalmology, Wilmer Eye Institute, May 2005
Master of Public Health (MPH): Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, USA, May 2005

Professional Achievements: Consultant-in-charge of Electronic Medical Records at Sankara Nethralaya, overseeing software development and EMR implementation across institutions in India and internationally. Noted Ph.D. guide for Optometry students, mentoring the next generation of professionals in the field.

Publications and Presentations:
Author of numerous research papers published in peer-reviewed journals.
Regular presenter at national and international conferences, sharing insights and expertise with the global medical community.
Dr. Sudhir's commitment to excellence in ophthalmology, public health, and healthcare technology underscores his passion for improving patient care and advancing medical practices

Area of Expertise/Interest

• Complicated cataract surgery , Lamellar Corneal Transplant , Endothelial keratoplasty, Refractive surgery – Laser Vision correction, ICL
• Interest : Ophthalmic epidemiology, Clinical trials, Electronic Medical Records, Operational research, Artificial Intelligence In Ophthalmology, Medical Informatics, Hospital Quality control and Accreditation.

Affilliations

• Member of All India Ophthalmic Society
• Tamil Nadu Ophthalmic Society
• American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Asia Pacific Society for cataract and Refractive Surgery

Recognitions

• Best Paper in APAO conference in Bangkok
• EMR developed under the leadership of Sudhir has won many awards