Dr. SANTOSH G HONAVAR , Opthalmologist Doctor in HYDERABAD

Dr. Santosh G. Honavar, MD (AIIMS), FACSs Summary Dr Honavar had his basic medical education at the Bangalore Medical College. He was the Best Graduate of the Bangalore University in 1988 and was awarded seven gold medals. He received post-graduate training in Ophthalmology, followed by senior residency at the Dr RP Center for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi. During his residency training at the AIIMS, he was adjudged the Best Resident. Dr Honavar further trained in Ocular Oncology at the Wills Eye Institute, USA. He thereafter established the comprehensive Ocular Oncology Service at the LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, the first such in the country. He currently heads the Department of Ophthalmic and Facial Plastic Surgery, Orbit and Ocular Oncology at the Centre for Sight, Hyderabad. Dr. Honavar’s current research interests comprise of retinoblastoma, tumors of the ocular surface, and orbit. Dr Honavar’s overall research contributions that have had very significant impact on the diagnosis and management of retinoblastoma and its outcome. He has extensively published in peer-reviewed journals (over 150 manuscripts) and has written several book chapters. Some of the major awards and honors to his credit include Pfizer National Award, 1990 Col. Rangachari Gold Medal, AIOS, 1992 ARVO-Santen International Fellowship, ARVO, 1996 Zeigler International Fellowship, Orbis International, New York, USA, 1999 Young Scientist Award, Indian Society of Oncology, 2000 Dr Vengala Rao Award, Andhra Pradesh State Ophthalmological Society, 2001 Achievement Award, Andhra Pradesh State Ophthalmological Society, 2001 Best of Show Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2002, 2006 Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2002 Dr Surya Prasad Rao Oration, Andhra Pradesh State Ophthalmological Association, 2006 Dr Siva Reddy International Award, AIOS, 2007, the Senior Achievement Award,American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2009, and the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award, Govt of India, 2009. Dr. Santosh G. Honavar, MD (AIIMS), FACSs Experience Director, Medical Services Director, Dept of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Orbit and Ocular Oncology Centre For Sight Superspecialty Eye Hospital Privately Held 501-1000 employees Hospital & Health Care industry February 2013 – Present (1 year 5 months) Hyderabad Area, India Responsible for standardization of medical services across the Centre for Sight group of eye hospitals, CFS Education and CFS professional training initiatives. Clinical work includes outpatients and surgery related to ophthalmic plastic surgery (eyelid, lacrimal, orbit), ocular oncology (tumors of the eyelid, ocular surface, intraocular structures and orbit) Adjunct Professor Case Western Reserve University Educational Institution 5001-10,000 employees Higher Education industry 2010 – Present (4 years) Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Teaching ophthalmology residents Adjunct Associate Professor University of Rochester Medical Center Educational Institution 10,001+ employees Hospital & Health Care industry 2002 – Present (12 years) Rochester, New York Area Teaching ophthalmology residents Associate Director LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad Nonprofit 501-1000 employees Hospital & Health Care industry October 2007 – January 2013 (5 years 4 months) Hyderabad Area, India Responsible for patient care policies, accreditation, ophthalmology residency, electronic medical records Director, Ophthalmic and Facial Plastic Surgery, Orbit and Ocular Oncology LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad Nonprofit 501-1000 employees Hospital & Health Care industry January 1999 – January 2013 (14 years 1 month) Hyderabad Area, India Established the department and developed it to its full potential in terms of spectrum of patient care activities, depth of expertise, research, and training. Established the first comprehensive ocular oncology service in India Initiated radiation plaque brachytherapy in India Conceptualized and ran one of the most successful oculoplasty and ocular oncology fellowship programs Consultant Ophthalmologist, Ophthalmic and Facial Plastic Surgery, Orbit and Ocular Oncology LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad Nonprofit 501-1000 employees Hospital & Health Care industry August 1995 – January 2013 (17 years 6 months) Hyderabad Area, India Patient care including clinics and surgery, Research, Teaching ophthalmology residents and fellows, Research Senior Resident, Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery All India Institute of Medical Sciences Government Agency 10,001+ employees Hospital & Health Care industry January 1992 – July 1995 (3 years 7 months) New Delhi Patient care including clinics and surgery, Teaching ophthalmology residents, Research Junior Resident, Ophthalmology All India Institute of Medical Sciences Government Agency 10,001+ employees Hospital & Health Care industry January