Chief Clinical Officer
MBBS | MS Ophthalmology

Dr. Ashvin Agarwal

14 Years of Experience

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Dr. Ashvin Agarwal
  • Renowned in the Medical Community

  • Specialized in Complex Eye Conditions

  • Board-Certified Ophthalmologist

  • Tailored Treatment Plans for Every Patient

"From my early days in the cataract division to leading our hospitals today, my focus remains on delivering the best care. Every surgery is a chance to change a life — with world-class expertise and genuine care."

- Dr. Ashvin Agarwal

Meet Dr. Ashvin Agarwal

Meet Dr. Ashvin Agarwal

After completing his med school and post-graduation in ophthalmology, Dr. Ashvin gave his International Council of Ophthalmology – ICO Part 1. He then worked with in Bascom Palmer Institute, Miami, Florida & Price Vision Group, Indianapolis. Trained in Refractive and Corneal Surgeries. Headed back to Dr. Agarwal Eye Hospital, Chennai, India. Worked in cataract division and had been working ever Since then he has been practicing at Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital till date and is the Managing Director of Orbit Healthcare Pvt Ltd. Dr. Ashvin has performed over 15000 surgeries so far. He specializes in a niche segment of complex Cataract care management, Corneal refractive surgeries and anterior segment repair procedures.

He is the Chief clinical officer of Dr. Agarwal’s eye hospitals group which have over 170+ locations globally, he takes strategic & administrative decisions towards sustenance and clinical quality across the group.

Dr. Ashvin has a keen interest in research and academics and has occupied positions as course director, moderator, speaker, instructor and faculty in over 50+ academic conferences.

He has also initiated several programs in surgical training and research and occupies positions such as:

  • Eye Connect International – Co Founder
  • ISRS Webinar Task Force Chair
  • ISRS Cataract Refractive Committee Member
  • AAO ONE Network Member
  • World Webinar on Cataract and Refractive Surgery – Co Founder
  • IIRSI – Organizer since 2011
  • Rising Stars in Ophthalmology – Co Founder
  • RETICON – Programme Director since 2014
  • Dr. Agarwals Grand Rounds – Organizer, Monthly since 2018
  • Kalpavriksha – India’s first ever Post Graduate crash course, Organizer since 2007

He has also contributed to over 30 internationally accepted publications

After completing his med school and post-graduation in ophthalmology, Dr. Ashvin gave his International Council of Ophthalmology – ICO Part 1. He then worked with in Bascom Palmer Institute, Miami, Florida & Price Vision Group, Indianapolis. Trained in Refractive and Corneal Surgeries. Headed back to Dr. Agarwal Eye Hospital, Chennai, India. Worked in cataract division and had been working ever Since then he has been practicing at Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital till date and is the Managing Director of Orbit Healthcare Pvt Ltd. Dr. Ashvin has performed over 15000 surgeries so far. He specializes in a niche segment of complex Cataract care management, Corneal refractive surgeries and anterior segment repair procedures.

He is the Chief clinical officer of Dr. Agarwal’s eye hospitals group which have over 170+ locations globally, he takes strategic & administrative decisions towards sustenance and clinical quality across the group.

Dr. Ashvin has a keen interest in research and academics and has occupied positions as course director, moderator, speaker, instructor and faculty in over 50+ academic conferences.

He has also initiated several programs in surgical training and research and occupies positions such as:

  • Eye Connect International – Co Founder
  • ISRS Webinar Task Force Chair
  • ISRS Cataract Refractive Committee Member
  • AAO ONE Network Member
  • World Webinar on Cataract and Refractive Surgery – Co Founder
  • IIRSI – Organizer since 2011
  • Rising Stars in Ophthalmology – Co Founder
  • RETICON – Programme Director since 2014
  • Dr. Agarwals Grand Rounds – Organizer, Monthly since 2018
  • Kalpavriksha – India’s first ever Post Graduate crash course, Organizer since 2007

He has also contributed to over 30 internationally accepted publications

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Interests

Dr. Ashvin has a keen interest in research and academics

Contributions

He has occupied positions as course director, moderator, speaker, instructor and faculty in over 50+ academic conferences.

Leadership

As Chief Clinical Officer, he drives clinical excellence across 170+ global locations, ensuring world-class patient care.

Experience

Career Highlights

He has also initiated several programs in surgical training and research and occupies positions such as:

Co-Founder & Organizer

Co-founded Eye Connect International, Rising Stars in Ophthalmology, and World Webinar on Cataract & Refractive Surgery.

Conference Speaker

Invited at global meets on innovation, surgical techniques, and research leadership.

Global Collaborator

Works with international orgs to advance education and knowledge-sharing in medicine.

Award Recipient

Recognized for leadership and innovation in ophthalmic care and outreach.

Achievements

Recognized through industry-leading awards.

With extensive training in ophthalmology across India and the USA, Dr. Ashvin has brought global expertise

Awarded for The Invention - ECAL (Extrusion Cannula Assisted Levitation) For The Dropped IOL at The American-European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgery (AECOS) Conference in Deer Valley, Utah, USA on 31st July 2015.

American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Secretariat Award, 2021

Awarded the Visionary Award in the AECOS, Deer Valley, United States

Won the second prize for Cataract & Refractive Surgery for the film ‘ECAL’ at XIV International Congress of Cataract and Refractive Surgery held between the 1st & 4th of June 2016 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Work

Publications

More than 500 (387 PubMed, Medline ) Total Citation: 9014, h-Index – 51, i10-index-214) With extensive training in ophthalmology across India and the USA, Dr. Ashvin has brought global expertise

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Imaging in Cataract surgery

Titiyal JS. Imaging in Cataract surgery.  Indian J Ophthalmol. 2024 Feb 1;72(2):157-161. doi...

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Optimizing outcomes

Kaur M, Shaikh F, Falera R, Titiyal JS. Optimizing outcomes with Toric Intraocular Lenses. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2017

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Cataract surgery

Titiyal JS. Imaging in Cataract surgery.  Indian J Ophthalmol. 2024 Feb 1;72(2):157-161. doi...

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Intra operative Posterior polar

itiyal JS, Nair S, Kaur M, Rawat J, Mazumdar SA. Intra operative Posterior Polar Cortical Disc Defect – A sign of...