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Dr. Uma Ramesh Paediatric Opthalmology And Squint in Chennai

Dr. Uma Ramesh

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MBBS, DOMS

Paediatric Opthalmology And Squint,
Cataract and Refractive Surgeon,
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
37 Years Experience Overall  (35 years as specialist)

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90% (151 patients)

Dr.Uma Ramesh is a highly qualified Eye surgeon. She has a Triple FRCS in Ophthalmology which is a rarity with 5 superspecialization Fellowships done in Europe and Canada in the following GLAUCOMA PAEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGYSQUINT SURGERY CATARACT SURGERY NEURO OPHTHALMOLOGY. All of these specializations in adults and children were done from Europe and Canada during her period of 14 years there. Dr Uma Ramesh was recognised by the Canadian Academy of Ophthalmology with a medal for her research on Glaucoma. Dr.Uma Ramesh is a Senior Consultant in Apollo Hospitals and was a Consultant in Sankara Nethralaya in the departments of cataract, glaucoma, pediatric ophthalmology and squintShe has her own hospital in Nelson Manickam road, Aminjikarai and named SRI KANCHI MAHASWAMY EYE CLINIC.Dr Uma Ramesh does a lot of less cost service and reduces her fees for patients who cannot afford. Dr.Uma Ramesh has made multiple TV appearances where her surgeries were telecasted live.Dr Uma was given the " Women achiever of the year " award in 2016. Dr Uma Ramesh was given the SURGERY MEDAL during the MBBS in Madras Medical College, Chennai.Dr Uma Ramesh does a lot of less cost service and reduces her fees for patients who cannot afford. Dr.Uma Ramesh has made multiple TV appearances and has won the Women achiever of the year award in 2016. One of the highlights in her career is the 2 year period when she was in Mauritius. She was sent by Apollo Hospitals to start the largest hospital in the African sub Continent in Mauritius started by her and other doctors of other departments. She single handedly did more than two thousand surgeries in two years in Mauritius. Dr Uma Ramesh did MBBS from the prestigious Madras Medical college Chennai, Post graduation in ophthalmology from Armed Forces Medical College Pune.Her triple FR CS fromFrom the UK and Ireland 5 super specialisations in Ophthalmology are from Europe ,UK, and Canada.Even though she had the permanent residency to stay in Europe and Canada she came back to India to give the best of her knowledge and experience to the people here at very affordable costs. Also Dr Uma Ramesh does a lot of less cost service for the deserving.Dr. Uma Ramesh was awarded STEPHEN DRANCE award for best research in Glaucoma in the year 2003. First time an asian was getting this award end canada in the year 2003. this research basically showed that the Tamils have a higher incidence of Glaucoma. Thanks to this research paper, all the Tamils in the world have benefited because they have now become increasingly aware of high incidence of this glaucoma.One of the highlights in her career is the 2 year period when she was in Mauritius. She was sent by Apollo Hospitals to start the largest hospital in the African sub Continent in Mauritius started by her and other doctors of other departmenìts. She single handedly did more than two thousand surgeries in two years.

Aminjikarai, Chennai

Sri Kanchi Maha Swamy Eye Clinic

4.5

New Number 67, Old Number 122, Nelson Manickam Road, Opposite Pazhamudhir Cholai, Landmark: Opposite Pazhamudir Cholai, Near BATA Showroom, Chennai

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Mon - Sat

10:00 - 09:00

Sun

11:00 - 02:00

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35 Surgeries & Treatments

Faciomaxillary and Foldable Coil Implantation

Faciomaxillary and Foldable Coil Implantation

Complete Glaucoma Workup and Follow-up

Complete Glaucoma Workup and Follow-up

Eye Muscle

Eye Muscle

Eye Redness (Bloodshot Eyes)

Eye Redness (Bloodshot Eyes)

Ophthalmic Surgical Consultation

Ophthalmic Surgical Consultation

Contact lens prescriptions

Contact lens prescriptions

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Q: Where does Dr. Uma Ramesh practice?

A: Dr. Uma Ramesh practices at Sri Kanchi Maha Swamy Eye Clinic - Aminjikarai.

Q: How can I take Dr. Uma Ramesh's appointment ?

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Q: Why do patients visit Dr. Uma Ramesh?

A: Patients frequently visit Dr. Uma Ramesh for Super Specialist in : Adult & Children's Cataract Surgery, Super Specialist in: Adult & Children's Glaucoma Surgery, Super Specialist in: Adult & Children's Squint Surgery. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Q: What do patients say about Dr. Uma Ramesh?

A: Dr. Uma Ramesh has been recommended by 136 patients and has recieved stories from 103 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Q: What is Dr. Uma Ramesh's education qualification?

A: Dr. Uma Ramesh has the following qualifications - MBBS, DOMS. You can book the doctor through the doctor's profile on Practo.

Awards and Recognitions

GV James Medal For Surgery during MBBS at Madras Medical College - 1986
Stephen Drance Award For Excellence In Glaucoma Research- Awarded In Torronto-Canada - 2003
Apollo Bramwell Hospital Mauritius for Excellence in Surgery in Ophthalmic Surgery - 2012
Women Achiever's Award In The Field Of Medicine - 2016

Education

MBBS - Madras Medical College, Chennai, 1986
DOMS - Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, 1989

Memberships

Royal College of Surgeons , Ireland
All India Ophthalmological Society
Tamilnadu Ophthal Association
Glaucoma Society Of India (GSI)
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSED)

Experience

2005 - 2018 Consultant - Paediatric ophthal , Retinopathy of prematurity , Squint , Glaucoma and Cataract. at Apollo Hospitals
2003 - 2018 Former Consultant at Sankara Nethralaya inCataract , Glaucoma , Squint and Pediatric Ophthalmology
2012 - 2018 Consultant - Paediatric ophthal , Retinopathy of prematurity , Squint , Glaucoma and Cataract. at Mehta Hospital Chetpet.
2017 - 2018 Consultant - Paediatric ophthal , Retinopathy of prematurity , Squint , Glaucoma and Cataract. at Prashanth Fertility Research Centre , Chetpet

Registrations

40898 Tamil Nadu Medical Council, 1986

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