Dr. C. V. Gopala Raju

MBBS, MD, Fellowship (Cornea & Microsurgery), DNB

Education

  • Undergraduation: Completed from Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh (1986).
  • Postgraduation (MD Ophthalmology): Dr. R.P. Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi (1991).
  • Diplomate of National Board (DNB): National Board of Examination, New Delhi (1992).
  • Fellowship (Cornea & Anterior Segment): Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai under Prof. M. Srinivasan (1992).
  • Specialized Training: Refractive surgery under Prof. Simons, Madrid, Spain.

Professional Career

  • Co-founded Visakha Eye Hospital, Visakhapatnam along with Dr. P. Vasudev (both alumni of R.P. Center and Aravind Eye Hospital).
  • Current Role: Director & Consultant in Cornea & Anterior Segment, Visakha Eye Hospital.
  • Academic Role: Postgraduate teacher at Visakha Eye Hospital (Qualified National Board of Examination Center for DNB training).
  • Accreditation: Qualified NABH Principal Assessor for the assessment of accreditation of Hospital standards (since 2018).

Academics & Research

  • Published more than 10 papers in journals.
  • Delivered several lectures at both state and national levels.
  • Actively involved in the development of teaching programs at the state level.
  • Attended several international meetings and conferences.
  • Served as the Chief Guide for several DNB students from Visakha Eye Hospital.

Awards & Recognition

  • 1997: Young Entrepreneur Award by Rotary Club Waltair.
  • 2005: Dr. Malleswara Rao Oration of Andhra Pradesh Ophthalmic Society.
  • 2006: Sneha Sandhya Award by Sneha Sandhya Foundation, Visakhapatnam.
  • 2016: Satya Sai Seva Award by Satya Sai Foundation.
  • 2022: Achievement Award – ISCKRS.

Leadership Roles

  • Visakha Eye Hospital Trust: Secretary (Charitable organization wing conducting eye camps and free surgeries).
  • Visakhapatnam Eye Bank: Founder Trustee of the Visakhapatnam Eye Bank and Research Training Trust (manages Mohsin Eye Bank).
  • Mohsin Eye Bank: Past Medical Director.
  • Visakhapatnam Ophthalmic Association: Past Secretary, Past President, and currently serving as President for the second term.
  • AP State Ophthalmic Society:
    • Chairman for Annual Conferences in 2009 & 2016.
    • Editor, Publications (2009–2014).
    • Chairman, Scientific Committee (2015–2022).
    • Currently serving as Secretary.
  • AIOS (All India Ophthalmological Society): Management Committee Member (representing Andhra Pradesh Ophthalmic Society).