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Dr. TejeswaraVara Prasad Dhupam M.S, FVRS(Canada) (Retina Specialist)

He is popularly known in East Godavari District as Dr. Teja and is ardently seen by people with eye related problems particularly related to Retina. Dr. Teja was the first full time Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon in combined East and West Godavari Districts since 2010 after finishing his Medical & Surgical Retina fellowship in Department of ophthalmology, University of Alberta-Canada in 2009. Dr. Teja was the 1st Topical Phacoemulaifucation Cataract surgeon in the district since 2007. Dr. Teja has enormous experience and expertise in over 50,000 Cataract surgeries and 8000+ Vitreo-Retinal surgeries. Dr. Teja is supporting the high volume impact Premature babies screening program of Government RBSK (Rashtriya Bala Swatshya Karyakram) in Department of Neonatology - SNU - DEIC) General Hospital, East Godavari by treating premature babies for Retinopathy of Prematuritythrough Anju International Eye Care Foundation at No cost giving Anti-VEGF injection or Retinal Laser for needed cases to prevent permanent blindness due to Retinopathy of Prematurity.

In 2012 Dr. Teja has started his practice at Kakinada with his 5 employees with the name Anju Eye Care.Later it became history by starting Alberta International Eye Hospital and Yashvedh Healthcare Services in 2017 in his own building at Gaigolupadu Junction Kakinada. The Anju Healthcare Services India Private Limited was registered in August 2021 and it built an Eye Hospital in an area of 6.40 acres land at Dharmavaram, Prathipadu mandal, East Godavari District. Now 7 ophthalmologists & 80 staff are working with Anju Healthcare Services India Private Limited.

Presently Dr. Teja is the Director of Anju Healthcare services India Pvt Ltd, Chairman & Founder of Anju International Eye Care Foundation, Medical Director of Alberta International Eye Hospital, Vitreo-Retinal & Phaco Surgeon and translational Research Fellow - University of Maastricht-Netherlands 2021.

    • M.B.B.S. – (Medical Graduation) – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Nov - 2001
    • M.S.Oph – (Ophthal Residency) Master’s degree in Ophthalmic Surgery. Nov – 2005, Kakinada.
    • Fellowship in Comprehensive Ophthalmology -Srikiran Institute of Ophthalmology-2006.
    • Medical & Surgical Retina Fellowship – University Of Alberta, Canada - Jan 2009 -10.
    • Graduation Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada, A.P -1995-2000 Nov.
    • Internship, Govt. General Hospital, Kakinada, A.P. - 2000-2001 Dec.
    • Post Graduate, Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada, A.P. - 2002 Oct -2005 Nov.
    • Fellowship in Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Srikiran Institute of Ophthalmology- 2006 Jan – 2007 Jan.
    • Fellowship in Medical and Surgical Retina, University Of Alberta, Canada Jan 2009-10.
    • Best Out going student & first in proficiency in Biological Sciences & Social Studies, History, Civics in School Grade - Ten -1991.
    • Best Oration & Presentation in General Surgery Topic Carcinoma of Stomach Clinical Panorama Under Graduation – Medical School– 1997.
    • PG Dissertation and thesis early detection of field defects in POAG-Patients with Humphrey’s Automated Perimetry Post Graduation -“2003-2005”
    • Presentation of “Corneal Refractive Surgeries & Visual Field Defects” in PG - 2003.
    • Best paper presentation in Kakinada Ophthalmic Association Meet – Srikiran Institute of Ophthalmology 2004.
    • Selected for Technology Trends – Ophthalmic Training Programme – 2004.
    • ATYPICAL HARADA SYNDROME in A.P State conference held in KAKINADA - 2006.
    • Poster on CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS of HARADA DISEASE in A.P.S.O.C –KKD – 2006
    • International Retina Congress Held at L V Prasad, Hyderabad - 2003.
    • Maximum no surgeries during Fellowship in Comprehensive Ophthalmology, 2000 Surgeries out of which 1947 are Cataract Surgeries SICS + Phaco during 2006 Jan to Jan 2007.
    • Crossed 20,000 cataract surgeries by 2016 .
    • Maximum number of Uncomplicated Cataract Surgeries Done in ONE DAY - 99.
    • Active participation in CANADIAN OPHTHALMIC ASSOCIATION MEETING in TORONTO-2009.
    • Paper on clinical & Angiographic presentation of AMD in RETINA RETREAT Lake Louis - CANADA-2009
    • Paper presentation on TROPICAL INFLAMMATORY DISEASES OF RETINA – CALGARY – CANADA – 2009, case reports EALES& T.B Neuroretinitis.
    • Research topics done in Retina Fellowship in University Of Alberta - 2009 with Dr. Mark .D .J. Greve, Dr. Brad Hinz. & Dr. Mathew Tennant.
    • A clinical & comparative Study on Scleral Buckle with 20 Band. (2009)
    • A comparative Study on Closures rates on Macular Hole Surgery with SF6 & C3F8. (2009)
    • A Study on Endophthalmitis in Royal Alexandra Hospital - Edmonton - Canada . (2009).
    • Small Incision Cataract Surgery Instruction Course & Wet Lab conducted for Post Graduates from University of Ottawa in Ottawa – CANADA – December - 2009.
    • Macular Hole Surgery- ILM peeling Video Presentation in A.P State Ophthalmic Conference In Hyderabad-2010.
    • Micro Incision Vitreo Retinal Surgery - 23Ga, Instruction course for residents done in A.P State Ophthalmic Conference Hyderabad - 2010.
    • Guest Speaker in INTERNATIONAL SESSION in CANADIAN OPHTHALMIC SOCIETY Meeting in VANCOUVER- June -2011
    • Instruction course on VIRTUAL RETINA for residents in A.P State Ophthalmic Conference Sept - 2011.
    • Update segment speakers Dr.Vinood Mootha Cornea Specialist, University Of Dallas- Texas & Dr. Rajesh Fogla - HYD – in Feb 2010.
    • 23 & 25 Ga Surgery transition from 20 Ga-Talk done by Dr. Tejeswara Dhupam in Sankara Foundation Eye Hospital – Visakapatnam - 2010.
    • Clinical Challenges in Vitreo Retinal Practice talk done for ALLERGAN INDIA in coordination with KAKINADA OPHTHALMIC SOCIETY- 2010.
    • MACULAR HOLE SURGERY – ILM MACULORRHEXIS talk done by Dr. Tejeswara Dhupam at Visaka Eye Hospital – Visakhapatnam - 2010.
    • Novel & Newer Concepts in Retinal Diseases & Surgery talk organized for Residents in Srikiran Eye Hospital – Kakinada in 2010.
    • RETINA RETREAT done as LIVE SURGERY & TALKS in combination with DR. MARK.D.J.GREVE, UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA – CANADA in Srikiran Institute of Ophthalmology - Kakinada.
    • CME on Retina in Systemic Disease in IMA Kakinada 2013
    • Accord 2017 is a CME and Live surgical interactive teaching sessions for residents of 5 medical schools in the province. No of participants attended for this program is 32 at Rangaraya Medical College – Kakinada and Alberta International Eye Hospital -Kakinada
    • Concord 2017 is a CME on injudicious medications in pharma industry. Participants attended for this program for health sector people which includes pharmaceutical Industry, Surgical consumable industry
    • Accord 2018 is a CME and Live surgical interactive teaching sessions for residents of 6 medical schools in the province. No of participants attended for this program is 38 at Rangaraya Medical College – Kakinada and Alberta International Eye Hospital –Kakinada
    • Concord 2018 is a CME on Ethics and Morals in ophthalmic practice & novel and research in Ophthalmology and new drug paradigm in ophthalmic industry. Participants attended for this program for health sector people which includes pharmaceutical Industry, Surgical consumable industry.
    • Canadian Retina Society Meeting whistler 2019 Guest speaker " High volume Retinopathy of Prematurity screening program in Government Hospital"
    • Teleophthalmology server upgradation to Data Integration and also Artificial intelligence Integration to Introduce world 1st of its kind.
    • Artificial intelligence and Deep Machine Learning in Detecting Diabetic Macular Edema and Retinopathy of Prematurity through Teleophthalmology.
    • Arguments Reality and Virtual reality labs in Ophthalmic Resident training
    • Simulator assisted surgical training for Resident of Ophthalmology.
  • Presently selected for translational research in University of Maastricht Netherlands
    • Argon Green Focal Laser Photocoagulation as an effective alternative for half fluence half dose Photodynamic Therapy for Central Serous Retinopathy . Prospective- Non Randomized.
    • A study On Tropical Inflammatory Disorders of Retina- Eales,Harada,Toxoplasma, T.B Neuroretinitis.
    • Anti VEGF Mono therapy for advanced Retinopathy of pre-maturity.
    • Role of control of systemic disease in reducing no of anti VEGFs diabetic and hypertensive diseases of the eye.
    • Regular Teaching Programme for Post Graduates R.M.C –Kakinada once a week .
    • Tele Conference & Online Fluorescence Angiography Rounds with University of Alberta
    • Tele-Ophthalmology Consults for Vision Centers –SRIKIRAN EYE INSTITUTE.
    • Screening for Retinopathy of Prematurity in Neonatal set ups in Kakinada.
    Training Prior To RETINA Fellowship
    • In 2007 three weeks of training with Dr.GAULT FARREL VR-Surgeon from U.S.A
    • In 2008 three weeks of training with Dr. PETER.J.KERTIS University of TORONTO in 2008 Trained by Visiting VR surgeon Dr. O. MURALIDHAR from Hyderabad.
    CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP IN UNVERSITY OF ALBERTA – CANADA JAN 2009 - JAN 2010
    Under :- PROFESSOR - Dr. MARK D.J.GREVE Fellowship Director& Supervisor, Ex Department Chair, Trained under Dr. GOLAM PAYMEN. Assistant Professor - Dr .BRAD HINZ, Fellowship Supervisor, Author of Retinal Angiomatosis - RYANS RETINA TEXT. Trained in JOHN HOPKINS – BALTIMORE. Assistant Professor - Dr. MATHEW.T.S.TENANT Fellowship Supervisor & Residency Programme Director Innovator Of the year 2010 – CANADA. Trained in WILLS EYE HOSPITAL.
    LIST OF RESIDENTS, FELLOWS & OPHTALMOLOGIST TRAINED.
    • Dr.Anuradha – IOL Training in 2007, SICS Training in 2011.
    • Dr.Srikanth- Comprehensive Ophthalmology Fellowship in 2007.
    • Dr.Tushara Aluri - IOL Training in 2007, Phaco Training in 2010.
    • Dr.Shivaji - Comprehensive Ophthalmology Fellowship-2008.
    • Dr.Jyothi Reddy - Comprehensive Ophthalmology Fellowship-2008.
    • Dr.Raghupathi- Comprehensive Ophthalmology Fellowship-2008.
    • Dr.Aneetha- SICS Training- 2008.
    • Dr.Ramana - SICS Training - 2008.
    • Dr.Satvika - SICS Training - 2008.
    • Dr.Lakshmoji Naidu - 2007.
    • Dr.V.R.Singh- Bihar-2007.
    • Dr.Lakshmi -2008.
    • Dr.Pavan Kumar -2010-11.
    • Dr.Shanti Bhushan -2011.
    • Dr.Padmini-2011.
    • Dr Sachin Athley – Comprehensive Ophthalmology Fellowship in 2016
    • Dr Anuhya – comphrensive Ophthalmology Fellowship in 2017
    • Dr Tejeswar Pinninti -comphrensive Ophthalmology
    • Dr.Hari priya- Comprehensive Ophthalmology
    INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTS (P.G s ) trained under SRIKIRAN – CANADA International Exchange Programme with University of OTTAWA, B.C &Mac master.
    • Dr.Mike Fielden - SICS -2007-from University of Ottawa– CANADA.
    • Dr.Jammi - SICS - 2007 – from University of Ottawa -CANADA.
    • Dr.Mathew Bujhak - SICS – 2008 from University of British Columbia - CANADA.
    • Dr.Peter Jeferoski - SICS -2008 from University of British Columbia - CANADA.
    • Dr.Ravindra Bujhui- SICS-2009 from University of British Columbia - CANADA.
    • Dr.Niranjan Vinay - Ophthalmology Resident - Mac Master University- CANADA.
    • Dr.Danah Abekeri - SICS -2010 from University of Ottawa- CANADA.
    • Dr.Sylvia Chan- SICS- 2011 from University of Ottawa- CANADA.
    • Dr.David EHMAN -2016 from University of ALBERTA – Canada.
    • Dr David Plemel- 2018 from University of Alberta - Canada
    • Dr.Maya Tong - 2019 from University of Alberta Canada
    Past RETINA FELLOW
    Dr. EMMANUEL TAMBE ophthalmologist from REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON who has done his first part of fellowship 6 months in University of Alberta has been deputed for his second part next 6 months with Dr.Tejeswara Dhupam as his mentor & fellowship Supervisor.
    SUMMARY
    • Total number of years of practice post PG – 15 yrs.
    • Total number of years of Experience in Posterior Segment Disorders (Retina) - 11 yrs.
    • Total number of Cataracts done from till date (sept 2011) – 55000
    • Total number of Paid Phacoemulsification Surgeries done till date - 24000.
    • Total number of Vitreo Retinal Surgeries done in Practice from feb-2010 till date - 6000.
    • Total number of out patients seen in Retina clinic from feb-2010 till date- 40000.
    • Total number of Laser Photo Coagulations Done from feb-2010 till date – 12000.
    • Total number of Intra Vitreal Injections given from feb-2010 till date- 3100.
    • Total Number of Ophthalmic presentations done till date-35
    • Total Number of CMEs done from feb-2010 till date -25.
    • Total number of Ophthalmologist Trained Till date-26(14local doctors+ 11 international+2D.N.B Students, 1 Retina Fellow).
    • To be a Good Doctor with good Humane.
    • To be a an Integral part of this crusade to fight against preventable blindness.
    • To provide quality eye care in Vitreo Retinal Services for places & people who are in need of it in an Accessible & Affordable way with Empathy.
    • To run the hierarchy of teaching with Research and Innovation as the strengths and exchanging the knowledge I have learnt from my mentors from University Of Alberta to take it to many generations coming ahead into this Challenging field of Vitreo Retinal Practice.
    • To set up a global model of newer Ophthalmic outreach integration of Teleophthalmology and Mobile Ophthalmic Medical & Surgical Units connecting the unreachable population with eye problems.