Profile

Dr. Varsha Backiavathy is an accomplished Orbit and Oculoplasty surgeon from Chennai. She completed her medical education journey from the prestigious CMC Vellore, obtaining her MBBS and Diploma in Ophthalmology. Driven by her passion for Ophthalmology, she pursued a Master's Degree in Ophthalmology at Aravind Eye Hospital, Tirunelveli. Subsequently, she finished a long-term fellowship in Orbit and Oculoplasty at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, specializing in intricate surgeries in this field.

Dr. Backiavathy's dedication to academic excellence is evident through her numerous presentations and publications in esteemed journals. She has earned her recognition, including prestigious awards such as the Dr. M. Subramanyam Best Paper Award by OPAI and victories in national-level competitions like the Oculoplasty National Quiz. With a strong academic background and a string of accolades, Dr. Varsha Backiavathy continues to make significant contributions to the field of Orbit and Oculoplasty.

Area of Expertise/Interest

• Orbital and adnexal trauma
• Thyroid eye disease
• Cosmetic orbital and lid surgeries
• Orbital oncology

Affilliations

• OPAI –The Oculoplastics association of India
• AIOS –All India Ophthalmological society
• TNOA – Tamil Nadu Ophthalmic association

Recognitions

• Dr. M. Subramanyam Best Paper Award - OPAI (Oculoplastics Association of India) 2017
• Winner of Oculoplasty National Quiz - OPAI Plasty Pariksha 2017
• First Runner-up - Young Ophthalmologist Society of India (YOSI) Case Competition at OPAI 2019
• First Runner-up - OPAI Video Competition at OPAI 2021