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Dr. Pradeep Kumar Bezwada
Senior Consultant Specialist · Apollo Hospital
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai• View Hospital★ Corneal Disease40+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSDO (Diploma in Ophthalmology)FRACO (Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Ophthalmologists), Australia
Quick Facts
- Department
- Corneal Disease
- Qualifications
- MBBS, DO (Diploma in Ophthalmology), FRACO (Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Ophthalmologists), Australia
- Experience
- 40+ Years
- Hospital
- Apollo Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Pradeep Kumar Bezwada
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Bezwada is an Ophthalmologist and Eye Surgeon at Apollo Heart Centre and Apollo Hospitals, Thousand Lights, Chennai, part of the Apollo Chennai network near Greams Road, with 40 years of experience. His core specialities include paediatric, geriatric, and neuro-ophthalmology, along with age-related macular degeneration and corneal ulcer treatment, using advanced diagnostic techniques such as optical coherence tomography (OCT). He treats astigmatism, colour blindness, corneal abrasion, and manages amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus through eye patch therapy and vision therapy exercises. Dr. Bezwada holds an MBBS, a DO (Diploma in Ophthalmology), and an FRACO (Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Ophthalmologists) from Australia, reflecting extensive international training across four decades of practice. His treatment plans are personalised to each patient's needs, ranging from medications and corrective lenses to advanced surgical procedures such as phacoemulsification for cataract removal.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS
DO (Diploma in Ophthalmology)
FRACO (Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Ophthalmologists), Australia
Clinical Career Timeline
Ophthalmologist — Apollo Heart Centre / Apollo Hospitals, Thousand Lights, Chennai
Four decades of continuous ophthalmology practice in Chennai
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
40 years of sustained ophthalmology practice and recognition in Chennai
FRACO — an internationally recognised ophthalmology fellowship from Australia
Known for a patient-centric approach across paediatric, geriatric, and neuro-ophthalmology cases
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Corneal Disease
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Core Speciality
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Core Speciality
Neuro-Ophthalmology
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Core Speciality
Geriatric Ophthalmology
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Core Speciality
Paediatric Ophthalmology
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Age-related macular degeneration and corneal ulcer treatmentAstigmatism and colour blindness assessmentAmblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus treatment (eye patch therapy)
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries3 Procedures
Vision therapy exercisesCataract surgery (phaco/phacoemulsification)Corneal abrasion treatment
Practices At
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai
21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road Chennai Tamil Nadu 600006 India
JCI AccreditedNABH CertifiedMarlin Verified Partner
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What to Expect: Eye Care/ Ophthalmology
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phaco Cataract Surgery with Foldable IOL (Per Eye) | $7,500 US/UK | $950 – $1,600 in India | 80% Less |
| Bladeless Femto-LASIK / Contoura Vision (Both Eyes) | $5,800 US/UK | $850 – $1,500 in India | 75% Less |
| Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy / Ahmed Valve) | $9,200 US/UK | $1,200 – $2,200 in India | 78% Less |
| Corneal Transplantation (DALK / DSEK / PK) | $18,500 US/UK | $2,400 – $3,900 in India | 80% Less |
| Vitrectomy / Retinal Detachment Surgery | $16,000 US/UK | $2,100 – $3,600 in India | 79% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Pradeep Kumar Bezwada provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Apollo Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What does Dr. Pradeep Kumar Bezwada specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in paediatric, geriatric, and neuro-ophthalmology, along with macular degeneration and corneal disease treatment.
2Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Bezwada have?
Ans: He has 40 years of experience in ophthalmology.
3Q: Does Dr. Bezwada treat lazy eye in children?
Ans: Yes, amblyopia and strabismus treatment through eye patch and vision therapy are part of his paediatric ophthalmology practice.
4Q: What diagnostic technology does Dr. Bezwada use?
Ans: He uses optical coherence tomography (OCT) for high-resolution imaging of the retina, cornea, and optic nerve.
5Q: Does Dr. Bezwada perform cataract surgery?
Ans: Yes, he performs phacoemulsification surgery to remove cataracts as part of his comprehensive eye care services.