Dr. Gopal S. Pillai

Clinical Professor and Head

MD, DNB, FICO, FRCS

Speciality: Ophthalmology, Vitreo Retinal Surgery, Centre for Aortic Diseases and Marfan Syndrome

OPD Days:

(All Days only Morning) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Booking Assistance

Amrita Hospital Kochi

Overview

Doctor's Talk

Area of Expertise

Qualification

Languages Known

Work Experience

Awards and Recognition

Overview

In the realm of Ophthalmology and Vitreoretinal surgery, Dr. Gopal S Pillai holds a rich experience spanning over 19 years at Amrita Hospital, Kochi. Transitioning from an Assistant Professor to the current role as the head of Ophthalmology, he has played a pivotal role in transforming the Vitreo Retinal services at the hospital into a nationally recognized facility. His leadership has been instrumental in advancing various aspects of clinical, training, community, and research initiatives within the realms of Vitreo Retina and Ophthalmology.

Doctor's Talk

News 15 Mar 2023

ഗ്ലോക്കോമ ബാധിച്ച് കാഴ്ച നഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടാൽ അത് തിരികെ ലഭിക്കാനുള്ള സാധ്യത വളരെ കുറവാണ്. എങ്ങനെയാണ് ഗ്ലോക്കോമ കണ്ടുപിടിക്കുക? എന്താണ് ചികിത്സാ മാർഗങ്ങൾ?

Area of Expertise

Vitreo Retinal Surgery

Qualification

MBBS
Government Medical College, Thrissur, University of Calicut, Kerala, India
MD
Dr RP Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
DNB
National Academy of medical Sciences
FRCS
Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow
Senior Residency (fellowship)
Dr RP Centre,All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Languages Known

Malayalam
English

Work Experience

2015 - Present
Professor and HOD, Ophthalmology and Vitreo Retinal Surgery, AIMS, Kochi
2010-2015
Associate Professor, Ophthalmology and Vitreo Retinal Surgery, AIMS, Kochi
2005-2010
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology and Vitreo Retinal Surgery, AIMS, Kochi
2004-2005
Senior Consultant Vitreo Retinal Surgery, Chaithanya Eye Hospital, Trivandrum
2001-2004
Senior Resident, Vitreo Retinal Surgery unit, RP Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi
2000-2001
Observer Vitreo Retinal Surgery unit, RP Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi
1998-2000
Junior Resident, Ophthalmology, RP Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi

Awards and Recognition

Pioneer in small gauge suture less vitrectomy surgery in India.
Member of the National advisory board in steroids in DME
Judge for surgical retina sessions at Asia pacific academy of Ophthalmology Vitreoretinal society of India
All India Ophthalmic society and Kerala Society of ophthalmic surgeons
Immediate past General secretary Kerala society of ophthalmic surgeons.
Kerala society nominee to represent KSOS to AIOS