Dr. Gopal S. Pillai

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. 

• Vitreo Retinal Surgery

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

• Malayalam
• English

• 2015- Till date 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  

• 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