Dr. Anuradha Rao

Dr Anuradha Rao is a highly esteemed Consultant Ophthalmologist with 42 years of extensive clinical experience, currently practising at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Andheri West, Mumbai.

Demonstrating immense clinical expertise, she specialises in comprehensive eye care, advanced cataract surgery, glaucoma management, and complex oculoplastic procedures.

Her highly authoritative knowledge—backed by over four decades of successfully managing complex vision-threatening disorders across premier institutes in India—ensures that patients receive the safest and most precise sight-restoring interventions available today.

Building on an exceptionally robust academic foundation, Dr Rao holds a Diploma and an MS in Ophthalmology from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. She further honed her surgical mastery by completing a highly specialised Fellowship in General Ophthalmology at the renowned Bangalore West Lions Eye Hospital.

As a trusted clinician and former Head of Department at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, she brings unparalleled diagnostic precision and empathetic care to her practice.

She consults fluently in English, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, and Kannada, ensuring clear communication and compassionate counselling for patients from diverse linguistic backgrounds.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Anuradha Rao provides advanced ophthalmic care, focusing on precise cataract extraction, glaucoma filtration, and delicate oculoplastic reconstructions.

Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery

Dr Rao offers highly precise surgical management for degenerative eye conditions, treating issues such as severe cataracts, advanced refractive errors, and age-related macular degeneration.

• Advanced Phacoemulsification: Highly precise, minimally invasive surgical extraction of a clouded natural lens, safely restoring clear vision with minimal recovery time.
• Premium Intraocular Lens (IOL) Implantation: Precise surgical placement of advanced multifocal or toric lenses to safely correct severe astigmatism and reduce dependency on spectacles.

Glaucoma Management

Dr Rao provides comprehensive therapeutic care for optic nerve disorders, safely managing conditions such as advanced open-angle glaucoma, narrow-angle glaucoma, and dangerously elevated intraocular pressure.

• Advanced Glaucoma Filtration Surgery (Trabeculectomy): Highly skilled surgical creation of a new drainage pathway in the eye to safely lower intraocular pressure and halt irreversible vision loss.
• Laser Peripheral Iridotomy: Precise, minimally invasive laser intervention to safely open blocked fluid pathways and prevent acute angle-closure glaucoma attacks.

Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery

Dr Rao expertly manages structural abnormalities of the eye and surrounding tissues, treating conditions such as eyelid malpositions (ptosis/entropion), orbital tumours, and severe tear duct blockages.

• Precise Ptosis Correction Surgery: Advanced surgical tightening of the eyelid lifting muscles to safely restore normal eyelid height, improving both aesthetic appearance and visual field.
• Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR): Highly skilled, scarless surgical procedure to safely bypass severe tear duct obstructions and permanently resolve chronic eye watering.

Medical Retina and Diabetic Eye Care

Dr Rao offers rapid, vision-saving interventions for retinal vascular diseases, treating conditions such as severe diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusions, and complex macular oedema.

• Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Injections: Precise, highly targeted medication delivery directly into the eye to safely reduce abnormal fluid buildup and halt severe retinal bleeding.
• Targeted Retinal Laser Photocoagulation: Advanced laser therapy used to safely seal leaking retinal blood vessels and protect central vision in chronic diabetic patients.

Credentials and Academic Foundation

Showcasing her dedication to continuous medical education, Dr Anuradha Rao possesses a highly robust academic background in advanced global ophthalmology:

• MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (1984)
• Diploma in Ophthalmology from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
• MS in Ophthalmology from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
• Fellowship in General Ophthalmology from Bangalore West Lions Eye Hospital, Bangalore

Professional Memberships

Dr Rao holds active affiliations with several highly prestigious national ophthalmic organisations:

• All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
• Glaucoma Society of India (GSI)
• Oculoplastics Association of India (OPAI)

Past Experience

With forty-two years of highly focused clinical experience, Dr Rao has successfully preserved and restored the vision of countless patients. Her professional journey includes extensive leadership and consultant roles at premier ophthalmic institutes across India:

• Head of Department (HOD) and Senior Consultant: Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi (Led a massive, high-volume ophthalmology department handling complex tertiary care cases).
• Consultant: Lions Eye Hospital, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai.
• Junior Consultant: The Eye Research Foundation, Chennai.

Current Hospital Affiliations

She currently provides expert ophthalmic care and advanced vision-correcting surgeries at the following location in Mumbai:

• Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Andheri West, Mumbai. (Consultant - Ophthalmology)

Awards and Recognitions

Dr Anuradha Rao is widely recognised for her surgical precision and lifelong dedication to the field of Ophthalmology. Her professional achievements include:

• Establishing a reputation as a highly sought-after tertiary eye care specialist during her tenure as the Head of Department at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences.
• Actively contributing to the advancement of oculoplastics and glaucoma management in India through her long-standing affiliations with the GSI and OPAI.

Medical Research and Publications

Dr Rao maintains a strong commitment to academic advancement in the field of Ophthalmology. She has actively participated in numerous clinical workshops and research initiatives focusing on advanced glaucoma filtration techniques and comprehensive cataract management.

By constantly updating her knowledge through premier national ophthalmic societies, she actively contributes to the evidence-based enhancement of modern eye care, ensuring her patients receive the most scientifically sound treatments available.

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