Divya Natarajan
M.S Ophthalmology
Chennai
Summary
Experienced and personable Licensed Ophthalmologist with 8 years of formal education and 6 years of hands-on work experience in the vision care field. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, coupled with strong active listening abilities. Proficient in showing excellent patient care and imparting insights to patients by effectively communicating diagnoses, treatment plans, and offering guidance on eye care and preventive measures.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Centre For Vision And Eye Surgery
Chennai
02.2023 - Current
- Performed, ordered and interpreted results of diagnostic and clinical tests.
- Managed ophthalmic conditions, taking into account both medical and psychological aspects of patient care.
- Assessed and examined approximately 50 patients daily to develop accurate diagnoses.
- Diagnosed and treated corneal, scleral, conjunctival and eyelid maladies.
- Provided or directed provision of postoperative care.
Assistant Surgeon
Tamilnadu Government Hospital
Vaniyambadi
11.2019 - 12.2021
Responsibilities - General op, ward, casualty + Ophthalmology op, emergency, ward, ophthalmological surgical experience
OPD procedures done – Applanation Tonometry, Gonioscopy, DO, IDO, +90D examination, Perimetry, Foreign body removal, Incision and Drainage of abscess, Incision and Curettage for chalazion, Epilation, ND Yag laser capsulotomy.
Surgical experience - SICS (around 1100 cases) , Phacoemulsification (around 30 cases), Iris prolapse repair, Evisceration, Pterygium excision with conjunctival autograft/AMG, Excision biopsy of conjunctival and lid swellings, Lid laceration repair, DCT.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery - Healthcare
08.2008 - 03.2014
The degree is awarded by medical universities and institutions recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) or the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Course work: The program span four and half years of study on Medicine that covered the various topics as below
- Medical sciences like Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, and Pharmacology,
- Clinical skills like Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and more
- Practical training, with an emphasis on hands-on clinical experience.
- I was required to pass rigorous theoretical and practical examinations every year to obtain this degree.
Internship: The program included a one-year compulsory internship where I worked in different medical specialties. I underwent clinical rotations and worked in the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital and gained valuable practical experience in dealing with patients, conducting physical examinations, and performing medical procedures
Master of Surgery in Ophthalmology - Healthcare
05.2016 - 05.2019
The degree is awarded by medical universities and institutions recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) or the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Course work: The program span three years of study on Advanced Ophthalmology including surgery. The curriculum covered various topics as below
- Clinical Ophthalmology: In-depth studies in various sub-specialties of ophthalmology, including cornea, retina, glaucoma, pediatric ophthalmology, and neuro-ophthalmology.
- Ophthalmic Surgery: Emphasis on surgical techniques and procedures related to eye surgeries, including cataract surgery, Pterygium and Lid laceration surgeries
- Research and Dissertation: I had to undertake a research project and submit a dissertation in Refractive errors topic as part of this degree
- Surgical Experience: Extensive exposure to various ophthalmic surgeries to develop proficiency in surgical skills.
- Examinations: I had to pass rigorous theoretical and practical examinations to obtain this MS degree in Ophthalmology. The final assessment included the defense of the dissertation.
Skills
Outpatient experience - Cornea, Refractive errors, Glaucoma, Eye injuries, Infectious eye diseases and Uveal conditions
Surgical experience - Adept at performing laser surgery for Cataract removal and Pterygium
Medical Record Keeping - Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and examination findings
Accomplishments
- Achieved Honour grade in ENT during third year of Bachelor of Medicine degree.
- Have presented a E- poster on A RARE PRESENTATION OF CRVO WITH BRAO IN YOUNG PATIENT in TNOA conference, PONDICHERRY 2018
- Have presented a E-poster on A RARE OF RADIATION RETINOPATHY FOLLOWING CEPHALIC RADIATION FOR SPHENOID WING CARCINOMA in TNOA conference, PONDICHERRY, 2018
- Have presented a E-poster as co-author on DIAGNOSTIC DILEMMA IN A CASE OF BILATERAL MULTIPLE SEROUS DETACHMENTS in TNOA conference, PONDICHERRY, 2018
- Have presented a E-poster as co-author on ANUSUAL CASE OF BILATERAL MACULAR ISCHEMIA IN CHRONIC PANCREATITIS in TNOA conference, PONDICHERRY, 2018
- Presented a CASE OF EXOGENOUS ENDOPHTHALMITIS FOLLOWING BEE STING INJURY IN CLINICAL SOCIETY MEETING during post graduate period.
Publications
- Have published an e-journal on the topic CASE OF EXOGENOUS ENDOPHTHALMITIS FOLLOWING BEE STING INJURY.
- Published a research paper in DOI on the topic A STUDY OF PROGNOSTIC FACTORS INFLUENCING VISUAL OUTCOME IN PATIENTS OF INDIRECT TRAUMATIC OPTIC NEUROPATHY.
References
Dr. Anand Parthasarathy
Chief Medical Officer
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+ 91 97910 71248
drap.cfv@gmail.com
Timeline
Consultant Ophthalmologist - Centre For Vision And Eye Surgery
02.2023 - Current
Assistant Surgeon - Tamilnadu Government Hospital
11.2019 - 12.2021
Coimbatore Medical College Hospital - Master of Surgery in Ophthalmology, Healthcare
05.2016 - 05.2019
Coimbatore Medical College Hospital - Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery, Healthcare
08.2008 - 03.2014