Profile
Dr. Deepa George is an accomplished Ophthalmologist with extensive experience in cataract surgery (Phacoemulsification and SICS), glaucoma management, retinal disorders, and corneal procedures. She holds MBBS, MS in Ophthalmology, and DNB qualifications, along with a long-term fellowship in Phacoemulsification. She is highly skilled in diagnostic techniques such as OCT, Topography, USG B Scan, and HFA. With over four years of teaching experience for undergraduate and ophthalmic assistance students, she combines clinical excellence with academic contributions to the field.
Awards & Achievements
- Presented as Faculty at the Mid-year Meet TACO conducted by Thrissur Academic Club of Ophthalmic Surgeons.
- Paper presentation at the Annual Conference of Kerala Society of Ophthalmic Surgeons – DRISHTI 2019.
Experience
- 2009–2014: MBBS at Government Medical College, Kottayam.
- 2014–2015: Internship at Government Medical College, Kottayam.
- 2017–2020: Junior Resident in Ophthalmology at Government Medical College, Thrissur.
- 2021 Feb – 2022 Feb: Senior Resident Medical Officer in Ophthalmology at Government Medical College, Thrissur.
- Present: Consultant Ophthalmologist at Drishyam Eye Hospital, Thrissur.
Areas of Expertise:
- Cataract surgery – Phacoemulsification and SICS.
- General Ophthalmology.
- Glaucoma – Diagnosis and Management (Medical and LASER).
- Diagnosis and Management of common retinal diseases.
- LASERS.
- ROP – Screening and follow-up.
- Intravitreal injections.
- Cornea – Diagnosis and management of common disorders, wound suturing.
- DCT, Pterygium surgery, Shave excision.
- Techniques: OCT, Topography, USG B Scan, HFA etc.
- 4 years’ experience in teaching undergraduate and ophthalmic assistance students.
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – Government Medical College, Kottayam (2009–2014).
- Master of Surgery (MS) in Ophthalmology – Government Medical College, Thrissur (2017–2020).
- DNB Ophthalmology – 2021.
- Long Term Fellowship in Phacoemulsification – 2022–2024.
Professional Affiliation
Registered as a practitioner in Modern Medicine under TCMC in January 2016 – Reg No. 56898.
