Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Affiliations
References
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Swetha Ravichandran

Swetha Ravichandran

Basildon,Essex

Summary

Ophthalmologist with expertise in diagnosing and managing corneal dystrophies, degenerations, and infections. Proficient in advanced imaging techniques and preoperative evaluations for refractive surgeries. Experienced in performing various corneal surgeries, including penetrating keratoplasty and corneal cross-linking. Committed to enhancing patient care through innovative surgical methods and thorough diagnostic assessments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

Specialty Doctor Ophthalmology

Mid and South NHS Foundation Trust
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
04.2025 - Current

Comprehensive ophthalmologist with special interest in Cornea

  • Worked in multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care.
  • Developed personalised treatment plans by understanding patient history and needs.
  • Provided urgent care for critical cases ensuring immediate attention and effective treatment.
  • Collaborated with nurses to triage and prioritise patients in high-pressure situations, making rapid and effective decisions.

Education Mentor

PrepMedico UK
Basildon, Essex
11.2023 - Current
  • Devised personalised learning plans, leading to accelerated skill development in mentees.
  • Enhanced mentee self-awareness by facilitating constructive feedback sessions.
  • Provided career guidance, resulting in informed academic and professional decision making by mentees.

Consultant Ophthalmologist

SIMS multispecialty hospitals
Chennai, India, Tamil Nadu
03.2023 - 08.2023

Evening clinic consultant for emergency and in-patient eye care including eye trauma

  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Fellow of Cornea and refractive surgery

The Medical Research Foundation Sankara Nethralaya
Chennai, India, Tamil Nadu
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Training in Cornea and refractive surgery including corneal emergencies.
  • Performed over 50 keratoplasties and assisted in 5 Keratoprosthesis procedures.
  • Published more than 10 articles on national journal in Ophthalmology

Education

MBBS - Medicine

PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
Coimbatore
07/2009 - 03/2015

MS - Ophthalmology

Christian Medical College
Vellore, India
04/2017 - 03/2020

FMRF - Cornea and Refractive Surgery

Medical Research Foundation
Chennai, India
01/2021 - 12/2022

FRCOphth - Ophthalmology

Royal College of Ophthalmologists
UK

Skills

  • Diagnosis and management of corneal dystrophies, degenerations, and infections
  • Dry eye and ocular surface disease management
  • Preoperative evaluation for refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK, SMILE)
  • Corneal imaging and diagnostics (Pentacam, OCT, specular microscopy, confocal microscopy)
  • Penetrating keratoplasty (PKP)
  • Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK/DSAEK)
  • Pterygium excision with conjunctival autograft
  • Keratoprosthesis surgery assistance
  • Amniotic membrane transplantation
  • Corneal cross-linking (CXL)

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
Hindi
Elementary
Tamil
Advanced
Telugu
Elementary

Accomplishments

The outstanding fellow - Cornea 2021-2022

AIOS Appreciation certificate 2023 - Adjudged one of the best publications in IJO 2023

Affiliations

Music - Indian

Chess

Cricket

Formula 1racing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Specialty Doctor Ophthalmology

Mid and South NHS Foundation Trust
04.2025 - Current

Education Mentor

PrepMedico UK
11.2023 - Current

Consultant Ophthalmologist

SIMS multispecialty hospitals
03.2023 - 08.2023

Fellow of Cornea and refractive surgery

The Medical Research Foundation Sankara Nethralaya
01.2021 - 12.2022

MBBS - Medicine

PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
07/2009 - 03/2015

MS - Ophthalmology

Christian Medical College
04/2017 - 03/2020

FMRF - Cornea and Refractive Surgery

Medical Research Foundation
01/2021 - 12/2022

FRCOphth - Ophthalmology

Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Swetha Ravichandran