DO, MBBS, DNB - Ophthalmology
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Dr. M. Chockalingam is the Medical Director Vignesh Meenu Eye Clinic, Chennai. He is a specialist in phacoemulsification and glaucoma. He was Senior Consultant in Cataract, Glaucoma and Uvea Department and NABH Coordinator in Uma Eye Clinic, Chennai. He was the Head of the Department of Glaucoma and in charge of School of Optometry in Ahalia Foundation Eye Hospital, Palakkad. He has worked as Associate Consultant in the Department of Glaucoma, Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore and as Consultant in Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai in the past. A consistent top achiever in school having passed out with “All Round Achievement award among students of Standard XII” from Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior Secondary School, Chennai, he did Medical schooling in Stanley Medical College, Chennai where he completed his internship. He did his ophthalmology Residency (DO and DNB) in Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai where he was awarded the “Dr. S. Ramakrishnan Memorial Cash Prize” for the outgoing post graduate student. He obtained his FRCS in Ophthalmology from The Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians, Glasgow, UK. He has also done a one year Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Hospital Administration from IGNOU, New Delhi. Dr. M. Chockalingam has done a short term fellowship in glaucoma at National University Hospital, Singapore. His areas of specialization include IOL Microsurgery, Phacoemulsification, Glaucoma, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Medical Retina, Anterior Segment Imaging, and Diagnostics. He has published numerous articles and papers in reputed National and International journals, presented instruction courses, papers and scientific posters in various National and International conferences. He has been invited to speak at various conferences in Glaucoma, Cataract and Health Management. He is one of the contributors for the 2nd South East Asia Glaucoma Guidelines issued by the South East Asia Glaucoma Interest Group (SEAGIG). He is a member of various professional bodies such as All India Ophthalmic Society, Tamil Nadu Ophthalmic Association, Glaucoma Society of India, Indian Medical Association South East Asia Glaucoma Interest Group and Madras City Ophthalmic Association.
4/5, Pillayar Kovil Street, Devi Nagar, Karambakkam, Landmark: Near Thulsi Medicals and Madurai Kannappar Hotel, Chennai
Mon - Sat
01:15 - 01:30
05:00 - 09:00
Mon - Sat
11:30 - 12:30
Visited For Eye Infection
Very Good Service. Waited for sometime, but not a concern on this since they given a good service. Very kind doctor and moderate fee
Visited For Eye Infection
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Visited doctor for eye injury. Used doctor percribed medicine. Improved a lot in health. Happy with doctor treatment.
Visited For Cataract Surgery
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Q: Where does Dr. M Chockalingam practice?
A: Dr. M Chockalingam practices at Vignesh Meenu Eye Clinic - Porur, Apollo Heart Centre - Greams Road.
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A: Patients frequently visit Dr. M Chockalingam for Glaucoma Evaluation / Treatment, LASIK Eye Surgery, Yag Iridotomy. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.
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A: Dr. M Chockalingam has been recommended by 9 patients and has recieved stories from 3 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.
Q: What is Dr. M Chockalingam's education qualification?
A: Dr. M Chockalingam has the following qualifications - DO, MBBS, DNB - Ophthalmology. You can book the doctor through the doctor's profile on Practo.