Page 1 | Gayathri Sreekanth’s Résumé

SENIOR OPHTHALMOLOGIST

Phacoemulsification Medical Retina

P R O F I L E S Y N O P S I S

14 years of solid background in examining & treating patients, functioning as a

comprehensive Ophthalmologist clinically; skilled at determining the need for surgical

or non-surgical treatment of patients with simple or complex ophthalmology complaints

Proven track record in the diagnosis, treatment and repair of a variety of conditions,

considered standard retina practice, ranging from diabetic retinopathy to anterior as well

as posterior segment disorders

At ease using state-of-the-art equipment for diagnosis, including Laser apparatus

Established track record in delivering top patient care, demonstrating commitment to

hard work, displaying an eagerness to learn and functioning with a positive attitude

Excellent ability to build rapport with patients and ensure comfort levels during patient

history sessions, examination and orientation

P R O F E S S I O N A L E P I S O D E

VASAN EYE CARE HOSPITAL, Chennai

Jan 2012 - Present

Senior Consultant / Phaco Surgeon

Perform cataract surgeries (30-40/month), Pterygium (3-5/month) and also carry out

minor surgeries like Chalazion, Lid Tear Repairs & Corneal Tear Suturing

Oversee the Medical Retina Department and act as an in-charge of administering intra

vitreal injections (20-25/month)

Conduct PRP and indirect lasers for peripheral retinal degenerations, slit lamp lasers,

including Grid and focal lasers

Complete pre-operative evaluations and counsel patients scheduled for anterior and

posterior segment surgery and refer the patient to VR surgeon

Manage general OPD tasks on a daily basis

Serve as the Editor in-charge of Eye Focus, Vasan Eye Care’s in-house quarterly

magazine; accountable for collecting articles, papers and research publications from the

in-house ophthalmologist and format the same for publication

Carry out and oversee general administrative tasks for the hospital like revenue

generation, expense management and targets/turn over with reference to individual

branches; suggest methods to reduce unnecessary expenses

Highlights

Appointed as the Core Committee Member, and served as the Chief Surgical &

Scientific Sessions Organizer for the renowned VASKON Eye Conference for two

consecutive years (2013 & 2014); met and exchanged ideas with industry best national

& international faculty

Medical Retina Specialist

Initiated career as a Standby Medical Retina in-charge under veteran Dr. Paul in 2012;

assumed responsibility as Medical Retina Unit in-charge for two months in his absence

Dealt with large number of medical retina patients on a routine basis; I learned and

understood decision making for posterior segment cases, including complete clinical

history and ocular examination of patients who are in need of intervention.

Ordered tests & conducted examinations to help in the diagnosis of specific problems

Interpreted important imaging & laboratory results; performed appropriate lasers, gave

intravitreal injections as & when required and monitored patients' condition & progress

Planned & advised measures for the prevention of eye disease & visual disability; lead

eye health interventions while using medical knowledge & patient-centric assessments

Handled various tasks at ease like general OPD, Gonioscopy, Visual Fields

Interpretation (Humpfrey), Indirect Ophthalmoscopy, YAG Laser - PCO & Iridectomy,

Pterygium Surgeries and FFA/OCT interpretations

DR. GAYATHRI

SREEKANTH -------------------------------

MBBS; DO; ICO; FRCS

(Glasgow)

IMC Registration No: 60799

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: +91-99403-72540

: drgayathri1974@gmail.com

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Proficiency Checklist

Phacoemulsification (Topical/Local

Anesthesia/Multifocal IOls/Toric

Iols/Accomodating IOLs with Limbal

relaxing incisions Ultrasound A & B scan

& Biometry Assessment Pterygium

Surgery with Autografts Corneal Tear

Suturing Gonioscopy & Applanation

Tonometry Visual Fields Interpretation

(Humpfrey) YAG Laser - Capsulotomy &

Iridotomy Trabeculectomy with or without

Mitomycin C with releasable sutures

Diabetic Retina Lasers - Grid, Focal & Pan

Retinal Photocoagulation Diagnosis &

Interpretation of Posterior Segment

Disorders Indirect Ophthalmoscopy

Retina Drawing Slit Lamp Lasers

Indocyanine Green Interpretation

FFA/OCT Interpretations, Anterior &

Posterior Segment Photograph Orbscan &

Pentacam

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Fellowships

Narayana Nethralaya, Bangalore (Advanced

Phacoemulsification Training); 2010

Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, Medical

&Diabetic Retina Laser Training; 2010

Uma Eye Clinic, Chennai, Consultant

Ophthalmologist, Medical Retina & Phaco

Surgeon; 2008 – 2011

MN Eye Hospital, Small Incision Cataract

Surgery (Advanced), Cold Phaco Basic

&Uncomplicated Surgeries; 2007

Arasan Eye Hospital, Erode: Short Term

Phaco Training, 2 months; 2004

Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai – Ratan Tata

Phaco Emulsification Fellowship; 2002

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UMA EYE CLINIC, Chennai Camp Surgeon & Junior Consultant

May 2008 – Nov 2011

Attained promotion as a Mid-Level Consultant / Surgeon in Dec 2009

Performed innumerable surgeries including ECCE, SICS, Phaco, Pterygium and Retinal Lasers (grid, focal and PRP)

Acquired immense exposure to comprehensive ophthalmology techniques, along with familiarity to various digital equipment used in

Ophthalmology, including FFA, OCT and YAG laser

Rendered effective treatment of eye infections including prescribing medications such as eye drops or oral medicines; performed minor

surgeries, handled Flash Retinoscope and prescribed glasses with subjective refraction

Prepared and maintained records and reports for test tracking to provide continuing and quality patient care

Participated in the clinic’s on-going patient safety and quality improvement programs and other in-service training programs; attended

various conferences and presented papers in the local CME Ophthalmology national and international meetings

DR. DURAISWAMY EYE HOSPITAL, T.Nagar, Chennai Camp In-charge &Junior Consultant

Aug 2002 – Mar 2008

Served as camp in-charge, junior phaco surgeon and conducted Public Awareness and Cataract Surgery camps; merit of organizing 450

camps including school camps, general public camps, diabetic camps and cataract camps

Organized and conducted eye camps and outreach programs for the betterment of the community

Gained exposure to a gamut of clinical diseases in Ophthalmology and the methods to manage them.

Identified the health needs of patients and applied acquired competencies in Ophthalmology to render effective treatment

Accolades

Received:

“Best Doctor” award by Lions Club of South Madras; 2006

“Doctor with a Purpose” award by Lions Club of Shakti; 2005

T R A I N I N G / P U B L I C A T I O N S / P A P E R P R E S E N T A T I O N S / A F F I L I A T I O N S

Training

Medical & Diabetic Retina Laser Training, Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore

o Acquired in-depth knowledge of handling indirect ophthalmoscope, retina drawing, lesion identification, FFA and OCT; gained

practical exposure in slit lamp lasers, such as PRP, Grid and focal laser

o Observed and assessed numerous retina surgeries, grasped the concept of VR surgical techniques

Memberships

Worked in close association with NGOs like Lions Club, Rotary Club and Altrusa International

Nominated as Honorary Ophthalmologist at Mylapore Academy, on behalf of Altrusa and Red Cross Society of India

Publications

Primary author in TNOA Journal, and wrote an article on ICG – the principle, techniques and its uses; 1999

Paper Presentation

“A Spectral Domain OCT Study in X Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis” at VASKON International Conference, and received Best

Presentation Award for the presentation; 2012

Live commentary and interactive session including answering questions for Phacosurgery held as teleconference between Uma Eye Clinic

and Moscow Eye Center; 2010

“Pathogenesis & Management of Dry Eyes and How to Treat Scientifically” in Future Focus Conference held by Uma Eye Clinic; 2010

“Efficacy of Epinastine Hydrochloride in Allergic Conjunctivitis” Madras Ophthalmic Association Conference; 2008

“CTR and its Uses in Complicated Cataract Surgery” in Margazhi Eye Fest organized by MN Eye Hospital

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S U R G I C A L E X P E R I E N C E

ECCE with IOL 150

Phacoemulsification 2000+

Trabeculectomy 20+

Pterygium Excision 300+

Strabismus Surgery (assisted) 40

Dacryocystorhinostomy 10

Retinal Lasers (Focal/PRP/Grid) 15-20/month

Intra Vitreal Injections (Ranibizumab, Ozurdex, Triamcinalone aconitide) 4-5/month

A C A D E M I C C R E D E N T I A L S

FRCS-Glasgow - completed Clinicals

2015

Diploma in Ophthalmology

Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Hospital

1999 - 2001

Resident Training and Internship

Kilpauk

1995 - 1997

MBBS

Rajah Muthaiah Medical College, Annamalai University

1991 - 1994

P E R S O N A L D O S S I E R

Date of Birth: 4th May 1974

Linguistic Fluency: English, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi

Nationality: Indian

Address: Dr. Duraiswamy Eye Hospital, 10, Madley Road, T.Nagar, Chennai - 600017

R E F E R E N C E S

Dr. Tinnelveli Ramasubramaniam Srikanth, Dr. Duraiswamy Eye Hospital Medical Director

: +91.994.037.2541

Prof. S. Venkatesh, Vasan Eye Care Hospital Chief Medical Officer & HOD of Cataract & Glaucoma Services

: +91.91.984.006.8591 |

Dr. Ramana Kumar PJ, Vasan Eye Care Hospital HOD, VR Department & Vitreo Retinal Surgeon

: +91.9952976688

Dr. Arulmozhi Varman, Uma Eye Clinic Executive Director, Phaco & Refractive Surgery In-Charge & HOD Anterior Segment

: +91.960.007.2360

Dr. Raghuraman, Aravind Eye Hospital Vitreo Retinal Surgeon

: +91.893.980.0100