Dr. Sathiyan Karunanithi
MBBS, MD Ophthalmology, FRCS
Consultant ophthalmologist specializing in retinal surgery, cataracts, and complex eye conditions
Eyes (Ophthalmology)ConsultantEyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
Experience
20 years
Languages
Arabic, English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
Location
Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
Sees
children, adults, seniors
- ✦Over 20 years of clinical experience in retinal and cataract surgery
- ✦Trained at prestigious institutions including AIIMS New Delhi and Royal College of Surgeons Glasgow
- ✦Practiced across India, UAE, and UK in leading eye care institutions
- ✦Expert in advanced retinal imaging and complex surgical procedures
About Dr. Karunanithi
Dr. Sathiyan Karunanithi is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Mediclinic Al Ain Hospital with over 20 years of experience in eye care. He trained at leading institutions including JIPMER Puducherry, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, and the Royal College of Surgeons in Glasgow, UK. He has practiced across India, the UAE, and the UK, bringing international expertise in both medical and surgical ophthalmology.
Dr. Karunanithi's clinical focus spans vitreoretinal surgery, cataract removal and lens implants, retinal detachment repair, corneal disease, and eye problems in children. He performs advanced procedures including keyhole eye surgery (vitrectomy), retinal laser treatments, and complex combined surgeries. He uses cutting-edge imaging techniques such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) to diagnose conditions like diabetic eye disease and age-related macular degeneration.
He is fluent in English, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and basic Arabic, making him accessible to diverse patient populations. Dr. Karunanithi is a good fit for patients needing specialist retinal care, cataract surgery, or pediatric eye services.
Special interests: retinal imaging, laser procedures, macular surgery, complex retinal detachment, pediatric eye disease.
A good choice if you…
- ✓need complex retinal or cataract surgery
- ✓have diabetic eye disease or age-related macular degeneration
- ✓require pediatric eye care or treatment for premature infant eye disease
- ✓prefer a multilingual ophthalmologist (English, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic)