Dr Kavya Chandran
Designation: Consultant Ophthalmologist Specialisation: Cornea & Anterior Segment, Cataract, Laser Refractive Surgery (LASIK) Email: drkavyachandran@lvpei.org Location: Kallam Anji Reddy Campus, Hyderabad
Dr Kavya Chandran completed her undergraduate studies at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute before pursuing a Master’s degree at Sankara Eye Hospital in Shimoga, Karnataka. She then went on to complete a two-year clinical fellowship in Cornea and Anterior Segment at L.V. Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad, where she later joined as a Consultant Ophthalmologist.
She specializes in corneal transplantation (PK, DMEK, DSAEK, DALK), management of corneal infections, cataract surgery, corneal trauma management, and laser refractive surgeries. Her research interests focus on corneal infections and lamellar corneal surgeries, with publications in international peer-reviewed journals, presentations and awards at both national and international conferences.
Dr Chandran is a Fellow of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London, UK (FRCOphth), The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK (FRCS (Ophth) Glasgow), The All India Collegium of Ophthalmology (FAICO Cornea), and The International Council of Ophthalmology, UK (FICO).
Additionally, she holds lifetime memberships in The Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, The All India Ophthalmology Society and The Cornea Society of India.
Outside of her clinical work, she is deeply passionate about academics and is dedicated to mentoring fellows and postgraduates.