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
Government Medical College, Thrissur, University of Calicut, Kerala, India
MD
Dr RP Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
DNB
National Academy of medical Sciences
FRCS
Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow
Senior Residency (fellowship)
Dr RP Centre,All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
- Malayalam
- English
2015 - Present
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.
- Vitreo Retinal Surgery
MBBS
Government Medical College, Thrissur, University of Calicut, Kerala, India
MD
Dr RP Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
DNB
National Academy of medical Sciences
FRCS
Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow
Senior Residency (fellowship)
Dr RP Centre,All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
- Malayalam
- English
2015 - Present
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