Dr. Somasheila Murthy

M.B.B.S., M.S., D.O.M.S., F.C.P.S.
Medical Director
Head
Cornea, Cataract, Refractive and Uveitis Services

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Areas of Interest

  • Cornea
  • Uveitis
  • Cataract
  • Refractive surgery

Education

  • Fellow, Uveitis and Ocular Pathology, Doheny Eye Institute, LA, USA
  • Fellow, Cornea and anterior segment of the eye, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad India
  • M.S, Ophthalmology, LTMMC, Sion Hospital, Mumbai Maharashtra
  • M.B.B.S, TNMC Medical college, BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai Maharashtra
Biography
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Dr. Murthy brings 22 years of experience to SSEI. Before joining, she was the Chief of the Cornea service in LVPEI, Hyderabad India. She is also adjunct professor at University of Rochester.

Dr. Murthy is nationally renowned cornea- cataract-refractive surgery expert par excellence and an expert in ocular inflammation. With over 190 peer-reviewed research publications (current h-index 31; citations 3040), Dr. Murthy’s majority of research interest lies in intraocular inflammation. A sought-after speaker, people’s manager, and team builder, she is currently a member of the Scientific Committee of the All-India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS).

She has a deep passion for women’s empowerment. In her spare time, she loves to travel to see new places and meet new people.

Awards and Honors:

  • Achievement award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Achievement award from the Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmology
  • Best paper and poster awards at various national and international meetings
  • Women’s Ophthalmological Society Leaders award

Publications:

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