Dr. Ramya Appanraj

Dr. Ramya Appanraj is a vitreoretinal surgeon with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her medical degree at Madurai Medical College and pursued specialist training in ophthalmology at AIIMS, New Delhi, followed by a long-term fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai. She currently works as a Consultant at Aravind Eye Hospital in Coimbatore, where she has practised for the past four and a half years.

Dr. Appanraj specialises in retinal diseases and minimally invasive eye surgery. Her main areas of focus include retinal detachment repair, macular hole surgery, treatment of age-related macular degeneration, and management of complex retinal conditions including intraocular inflammation and infection. She is particularly experienced in advanced retinal imaging techniques and modern vitreoretinal surgical approaches, including 27-gauge transconjunctival surgery.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Appanraj is an active researcher and educator. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and regularly presents her work at national and international ophthalmology conferences. She is a good fit if you need specialist care for complex retinal problems, want a surgeon experienced in minimally invasive techniques, or prefer a clinician who stays current with emerging retinal technology.