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Devinder Singh Virdi
Ophthalmologist
Chandigarh
Summary
An eye surgeon with 30 years of experience in eye diseases and surgeries including Lasers and having organised 500 free eye camps and 25000 free eye surgeries for the underprivileged sections of society.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Medical Director
Virdi Eye Hospital
Chandigarh
08.2002 - Current
- Organised 500 free eye camps for poor patients in and around Chandigarh and performed about 25000 free eye surgeries in the last 20 years in association with various Mandirs,Gurudwaras and other Social Organisations
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Volunteered at community health clinic to provide high quality care for low-income and indigent patients.
- Instructed and advised patients regarding preventive health care measures to promote early detection, diagnosis and management of eye conditions.
Principal,School of Optometry
S.G.H.S (C) Eye Hospital
Mohali
03.1998 - 07.2002
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
Consultant Ophthalmologist
S.G.H.S (C) Eye Hospital
Sohana
12.1995 - 07.2002
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop holistic care plans for patients.
- Diagnosed or treated injuries and diseases of eye and eye structures.
- Carried out eye surgery using operating microscopes to perform small incision surgery and laser surgery(LASIK)
- Started Cornea Deptt. and Penetrating Keratoplasty (Cornea transplant) for blind patients
- Performed laser treatment of Diabetic patients
Vitreo-Retinal Fellow
Sankara Nethralaya
Chennai
07.1993 - 12.1994
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Did clinical research and published scientific papers in International journals
- Presented a scientific poster at a conference of American Academy of Ophthalmology,USA
- Won Dr.V.T.Doshi Gold Medal for the Best Outgoing fellow of Medical Research Foundation,Chennai
Medcal Director
S.G.H.S Phaco Traing and Research Institute
Mohali
01.1997 - 07.2002
- Trained doctors from different states of India and abroad
- Organized conference for training doctors in collaboration with Dr Allan Stocks,Associate Clinical Professor,University of Georgia,Atlanta,USA
Medical Director
Indo-American Eye Care Center
Chandigarh
07.2001 - 07.2002
- Optimized case and clinical management and recommended plans to improve safety and health programs.
- Developed alliances with internal departments resulting in improved communication and performance throughout region.
- Drove significant improvement in achievement of goals related to health, safety and employee relations.
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Rajan Eye Care Center
Jalandhar
11.1993 - 06.1994
- Participated in free eye camps in villages and diagnosed or treated cataract and diseases of eye and eye structures.
- Referred patients to specialized physicians and facilities for complex conditions.
- Carried out eye surgery using operating microscopes to perform small incision surgery and laser surgery.
Education
METRIC -
DAV SCHOOL
CHANDIGARH 03.1980 - 03.1982
PREP AND PRE-MEDICAL -
DAV,COLLEGE
CHANDIGARH 04.1982 - 04.1984
M.B,B.S -
GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
PATIALA 10.1984 - 04.1989
M.D. - OPHTHALMOLOGY
GOVERMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
PATIALA 03.1991 - 03.1993
F.M.R.F -
SANKARA NETHRALAYA
CHENNAI 07.1994 - 11.1995
Diploma in Hospital Administration -
ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
NEW DELHI 06.1997 - 07.1997
Skills
Clinic administration
undefinedAccomplishments
Dr V.T.Doshi Gold Medal from Medical Research Foundation,Chennai 1996
Sant Attar Singh Gold Medal for the Best Doctor ,S.G.H.S (C) Eye Hospital 1998
GEM OF INDIA AWARD 2001,NEW DELHI
RASHTRIYA RATAN AWARD 2002,NEW DELHI
INTERNATIONAL GOLD STAR MELLENIUM AWARD ,BANGKOK given by Mr Korn Dabbaranci ,former Prime Minister of Thailand in 2011
Interests
Timeline
Medical Director
Virdi Eye Hospital
08.2002 - Current
Medical Director
Indo-American Eye Care Center
07.2001 - 07.2002
Principal,School of Optometry
S.G.H.S (C) Eye Hospital
03.1998 - 07.2002
Diploma in Hospital Administration -
ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
06.1997 - 07.1997
Medcal Director
S.G.H.S Phaco Traing and Research Institute
01.1997 - 07.2002
Consultant Ophthalmologist
S.G.H.S (C) Eye Hospital
12.1995 - 07.2002
F.M.R.F -
SANKARA NETHRALAYA
07.1994 - 11.1995
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Rajan Eye Care Center
11.1993 - 06.1994
Vitreo-Retinal Fellow
Sankara Nethralaya
07.1993 - 12.1994
M.D. - OPHTHALMOLOGY
GOVERMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
03.1991 - 03.1993
M.B,B.S -
GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
10.1984 - 04.1989
PREP AND PRE-MEDICAL -
DAV,COLLEGE
04.1982 - 04.1984
METRIC -
DAV SCHOOL
03.1980 - 03.1982
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