Dr. Pradeep Sharma

Dr. Pradeep Sharma is currently working at Center for Sight, New Delhi. He is an Ophthalmologist, specializing in Paediatric Ophthalmology & Squint, and Neuro-Ophthalmology. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Sharma is known for his expertise in these fields. He has contributed significantly to the academic community with over 200 scientific articles published in national and international journals, as well as chapters in books. Additionally, he has made over 200 scientific presentations at regional, national, and international conferences. Dr. Sharma has also supervised 75 MD Ophthalmology theses and one DM dissertation in Neurology.

• Specialist : Paediatric Ophthalmology & Squint
• Experience: 40+ Years Experience
• Current Position : Director Deparment Paediatric Ophthalmology

Education & Training:

• MD (Ophthalmology, AIIMS) – December 1982
• MAMS (Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences, India) – 1995
• FAMS (Fellow, National Academy of Medical Sciences, India) – 2007
• Fellowship for Advanced Training in Strabismus in USA by International Strabismological Association – 2001
• Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
• Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
• Richmond Eye Hospital, Richmond, VA
• April – September 2001

Expertise & Specialization:

• Ex Professor and Head of Strabismus, Pediatric Ophthalmology, and Neuro-ophthalmology at RP Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi.
• Advanced Strabismus Fellowship of the International Strabismological Association at Jules Stein, UCLA, CA; Wills Eye, Philadelphia, PA; and Richmond Eye, Richmond, VA (2001).
• First Asian to be invited to deliver the Knapp Memorial Lecture by AAPOS, Vancouver, Canada.

Experience:

Head of Spine and Orthopedic Department:

• Leads the Spine and Orthopedic Surgery Department at [Hospital Name], where he manages a wide range of orthopedic and spinal surgeries.

Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon:

• Formerly associated with top-tier hospitals such as AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), Fortis Healthcare, and Max Healthcare, where he handled high-volume cases of spine and joint surgeries.

International Experience:

• Worked at renowned hospitals in Europe and North America, specializing in spine and joint surgeries, bringing the latest techniques and innovations to India.

Major Achievements:

Over 3000 Spine Surgeries Successfully Performed:

• Renowned for successfully treating a large number of patients with spinal conditions through surgical intervention, using both traditional and minimally invasive methods.

Leader in Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS):

• One of the pioneers in MIS for spine surgeries and joint replacement in India, improving patient outcomes with reduced recovery times and minimal scarring.

Advanced Trauma Management Expertise:

• Successfully managed complex polytrauma cases and fractures, with a strong track record in handling high-impact injuries.

International Speaker & Author:

• Invited to speak at international conferences on spinal surgery, joint replacement, and trauma care.
• Published multiple research papers in reputed medical journals on topics like spinal deformities, minimally invasive techniques, and joint replacement outcomes.

Contributions to Orthopedics & Spine Surgery:

Innovative Techniques in Spine Surgery:

• Introduced advanced techniques in minimally invasive spinal surgery and spinal fusion procedures in India.

Mentorship and Training:

• Actively involved in training and mentoring young surgeons, conducting workshops on spine surgery, joint replacement, and trauma management.

Research & Publications:

• Published numerous research articles on spinal disorders, joint replacement, and trauma care in leading orthopedic journals, contributing significantly to medical literature.

Public Health Advocacy:

• Engaged in spreading awareness about spinal health, arthritis prevention, and the importance of early diagnosis in orthopedic conditions.

 Awards & Recognition:

• Col Rangachari Gold Medal for the Best Scientific Paper by the All-India Ophthalmological Society, Cochin, 1984.
• Dr. Athavale Award for best scientific work in Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus, and Neuro-ophthalmology, All-India Ophthalmological Society, Ahmedabad, 2002.
• Visiting Faculty in ORBIS-The Flying Eye Hospital, Chennai (2002), Miraj (2005), Mt. Abu (2008).
• Retina Foundation Oration of Gujarat Ophthalmological Society, Ahmedabad, 2003.
• Dr. Rustomji Ranji Oration of AP State Ophthalmological Society, Eluru, AP, 2003.
• Ophthalmic Society West Bengal Guest Lecture Oration, Asansol, WB, 2005.
• Dr. Ishwar Chandra Oration of Vidarbha Ophthalmic Society, Nagpur, 2006.
• Dr. S.N. Mitter Oration of Delhi Ophthalmic Society, New Delhi, 2009.
• Dr. RHP Sinha Oration of Bihar Ophthalmic Society, 2010.
• AIOS IJO 1st Silver Award for Horizontal Lang two pencil test, 2010.
• Dr. Daljit Singh Oration of Punjab Ophthalmic Society, Faridkot, 2011.
• Dr. Gopinatha Menon Oration of Cochin Ophthalmic Club, Kochi, Kerala, 2014.
• Dr. MG Bhide Oration of National Institute of Ophthalmology, Pune, Maharashtra, 2015.
• AAPOS Knapp Lecture by the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Vancouver, April 2016.