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Govindappa Venkataswamy

Ophthalmology · Ophthalmology

Madurai, India

8H-Index
154Citations
148Total Impact
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Overview

Govindappa Venkataswamy is a ophthalmology specialist at Aravind Eye Care System. Based in Madurai.

For Patients

  • Pioneered the High-volume low-cost eye surgery model, a technique still used by doctors worldwide
  • Research was cited 154 times by other doctors and scientists
  • Based at Aravind Eye Care System in Madurai, India

Biography

Govindappa Venkataswamy, known as Dr. V, was an Indian ophthalmologist who founded Aravind Eye Care System. Inspired by McDonald's franchise model, he built the world's largest eye care provider, performing over 7 million surgeries at a fraction of Western costs.

Affiliations & Institutions

Research Impact

10Publications
154Total Citations

Publication Timeline

01219621967197519761977198919932001

Published In

British Journal of OphthalmologyAmerican Journal of Clinical NutritionInternational Journal of EpidemiologyThe LancetPubMed

Key Publications

Areas of Expertise

Pioneering Techniques

High-volume low-cost eye surgery model

Medical Specialties

Legacy Timeline

The life and contributions of Govindappa Venkataswamy

1976

Founded Aravind Eye Hospital

Started with 11 beds and grew it into the world's largest eye care provider

1992

Founded Aurolab

Created a manufacturing facility producing intraocular lenses for $2, compared to $100+ elsewhere

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