Dr. Gopal S. Pillai

Dr. Gopal S. Pillai

Clinical Professor and Head
MD, DNB, FICO, FRCS
Speciality: Ophthalmology, Vitreo Retinal Surgery, Centre for Aortic Diseases and Marfan Syndrome
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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. 

News 15 Mar 2023

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

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  • 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

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. 

News 15 Mar 2023

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

Doctors talk

  • 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

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