MD, FAMS, FRCS (Edin,UK), FRC (Ophth) Medical Director, AKIO || Vitero-Retinal Diseases & Surgeries || Uvea Retinal Imaging & Ocular Trauma || Padma Shri Awardee – 2007 || BC Roy Awardee – 2016
Dr Atul Kumar – Eye specialist, is a world-renowned Retina specialist in India and a pioneer in advanced surgeries, for which he received the Padma Shri and BC Roy awards. With over 40 years of experience in ophthalmology, he has transformed the present landscape of retinal treatments in the country by introducing the first time in India, Micro-incision and 3-Dimensional Retinal Procedures and Surgeries.
He previously served as the Chief of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences at AIIMS, New Delhi. Today, as the Medical Director of AKIO, he continues to provide his patients with the highest standards of retinal care.
As the founder and Medical Director of AK Institute of Ophthalmology (AKIO), Dr. Atul Kumar (Eye Specialist) has successfully treated all the various retinal conditions like Giant Retinal Tears, Diabetic Vitrectomies, Scleral Buckling, Vitreous Haemorrhage, and Macular conditions such as Macular holes and Epiretinal membranes, earning him international recognition.
Dr Atul Kumar along with being an experienced and skilled eye surgeon, is also a prolific researcher who has innumerable contributions to ophthalmic advancements. He was the chief investigator of the research paper under the collaboration of WHO and SEARO, and he has been the editor and author of multiple books, which give a new pathway to ophthalmological advancements.
Additionally, he had also been appointed as the Hon. Consultant Ophthalmology at the Air Force Medical Services, where he provided specialized retinal care to military personnel, veterans, and government dignitaries. Dr Atul Kumar’s contribution to the field of ophthalmology is truly commendable.
Dr. Atul Kumar, Retina Specialist, treats retinal detachment with modern-age innovative technologies such as vitrectomy, scleral buckling, or pneumatic retinopexy to restore the patient’s vision.
Padmashri Dr Atul Kumar was one of the first retinal surgeons in India to perform macular hole surgery. And at AKIO he continues to perform the same with a success rate of 90% for macular hole surgery due to their years of expertise and latest technologies.
Dr Kumar, as the eye care expert, aims to treat his patients with cutting-edge techniques like laser photocoagulation, anti-VEGF injections, and complex diabetic vitrectomies for an optimum success rate. He has treated millions of patients having such problems.
Here are a few differentiators that make Dr. Atul Kumar Clinic stand out among other eye care centres.
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