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Harsh Kumar

Indian ophthalmologist

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Harsh Kumar was an Indian ophthalmologist.

Harsh Kumar is an Indian ophthalmologist, who is reported to have described nine laser surgical procedures for glaucoma and anterior segment of which one procedure is cited by Shields Text Book of Glaucoma, a known reference book on glaucoma management. He is the director of Glaucoma Services at Centre for Sight, New Delhi and also serves at the Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi. He was honoured by the Government of India in 2015 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.

Biography Harsh Kumar graduated in medicine (MBBS) from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, secured his master's degree (MD) in ophthalmology from Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, both with gold medals

Kumar is a former president of the Glaucoma Society of India. and has mentored twenty five students in their doctoral researches.

Kumar, a recipient of ICMR fellowship, has received several awards such as Bodh Raj Sabharwal Medal (1985), A. C. Aggarwal Trophy (1988), P. N. Taneja Award (1994), D. B. Chandra oration Award (2007), Pratap Narain Memorial Lecture Award (2008) and A. N. Pandeya Oration Award (2010). The Government of India awarded him the civilian honour of Padma Shri in 2015.

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Important facts

Born
India
Occupation
Nationality
Education
All India Institutes of Medical Sciences
Awards
Padma Shri in Medicine; Padma Shri

Frequently asked questions

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Indian ophthalmologist

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Harsh Kumar was born in India.

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Harsh Kumar was an ophthalmologist.

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Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harsh Kumar

· Wikidata: Q19625801

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