Team Member Our Directors
Dr. M. Nivean
Academic Director
Dr.M.Nishanth
Clinical Director
Dr.Pratheeba
Medical Director
Dr.Shruti Nishanth
Executive Director
Dr. M. Nivean
Academic Director,
Vitreoretinal and Cataract Surgeon
Dr.M.Nivean is the Academic Director and the driving force behind the hospital. His clarity of thought and innovative action has been pushing barriers in the area of eye care. His speciality is in precise, beautiful vitreo-retina surgeries and he has spear headed several academic pursuits in this field. He is also a cataract surgeon par excellence, with an internationally renowned presence. His patients travel from around the globe for premium cataract surgery through his fingers. His vision has led to the establishment of 25 vision centers in Chennai which are linked to the main hospital - a true leader and innovator.
Dr.M.Nishanth
Clinical Director,
Head of Refractive (LASIK) surgery,
Cataract Surgeon
Dr.M.Nishanth is the Clinical Director and the man behind the stringent clinical protocols. His eye for perfection is the reason for his meticulous and artistic cataract surgeries. His love for refractive surgery is evident through the continued success of Chennai Lasik Laser Foundation, where he performs refractive procedures like LASIK, Femtolasik and SMILE. Dr. Nishanth also performs complex corneal transplant procedures and is a much sought after speaker in various national and international forums. An all-rounder surgeon!
Dr.Pratheeba Devi Nivean
Medical Director,
Head of Orbit & Oculoplasty,
Cataract surgeon
Dr.Pratheeba Devi Nivean is a force to reckon with. An empathetic listener and a meticulous surgeon, she has combined the best of both worlds to be an all-rounder in the field of eye medicine and surgery. She specializes in premium cataract surgery, oculoplasty procedures, custom ocular prostheses and complex orbit surgeries. Her special interest is in research and she is one of the more prolific publishers in scientific journals. A dedicated and passionate healer!
Dr.Shruti Nishanth
Executive Director
Head of Paediatric Ophthalmology
& Squint, Cataract Surgeon
Dr.Shruti is a Paediatric Ophthalmologist with passion for squint surgery, paediatric cataract and myopia. She has a well-established myopia clinic and amblyopia/headache therapy center. She is also an expert adult cataract surgeon with several years of expertise. Her academic pursuits have won her recognition and laurels in international forums. An innovator- she invented a device for tracking sunlight for myopia prevention. Her special interest is in visual rehabilitation for children with disability and adults with low vision. A vibrant surgeon with a passion for the child’s eye!