Dr. Divya Agarwal
Vitreoretina, Uvea and ROP Specialist
MBBS (AIIMS), MD (Ophthalmology, AIIMS}, Gold Medalist DNB, MNAMS, FICO (UK), FAICO (Retina) Ex- Senior Resident Retina (3 years), AIIMS, Delhi
Dr. Divya Agarwal is an astute, qualified, and professional eye specialist (Retina surgeon). He has more than 6 years of experience in treating common as well as complex eye diseases.
He is specialized in treating all types of adult and paediatric retinal diseases including myopia, diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, etc.
He completed his under graduation (MBBS) and ophthalmology residency training at the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi where he was adjudged as ‘Best Institute Undergraduate’ and ‘Best Institute Postgraduate’ and got many gold medals for his academic achievement. Later, he topped the senior residency at AIIMS and got super-specialized in vitreo-retina, uvea and ROP specialties. He was fortunate to learn the complexities of retinal procedures from stalwart retinal surgeon Padmashri Prof. Atul Kumar, who was chief of RP Centre, AIIMS at that time, and other renowned faculties.
He is well proficient in performing various retinal lasers, intravitreal injections, and complex retinal surgeries including lens drop, retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, and macular surgeries (for macular hole, myopic traction maculopathy, epiretinal membrane removal). Dr. Divya has performed more than 3000 vitreoretinal surgeries and complicated Cataract surgeries, with happy patients. For detailed patient testimonials, you can see them on Google Reviews
Education and Work Experience
- MBBS- AIIMS, New Delhi (Gold medalist)
- MD (Ophthalmology)- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi (Gold medalist)
- Senior Residency (3 years) Vitreoretina, Uvea and ROP- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi
- DNB (Ophthalmology)- National Board of Examinations, Delhi
- FICO (Fellow of International Council of Ophthalmology, UK)
- FAICO (Vitreoretina)
- Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences
- More than 90 indexed and non-indexed research publications (including 27 chapters)
- Co- edited a book on “RETINA: Medical and Surgical Management“ 2022 , 2ndedition Jaypee Bros Publishers.
Awards and Honours
- Dr. Bodhraj Sabharwal Medal in Ophthalmology for best post graduate for year 2018, AIIMS, Delhi
- Institute Medal for the best Graduate (MBBS) for the year 2014, AIIMS, Delhi
- Delhi Medical Association Medal for best All Rounder MBBS student for year 2014
- Dr. D. C. Bhutani Medal in Ophthalmology for the best undergraduate student
- New Zealand High Commissioner’s Book prize award
- Sorel Catherine Freymann Book prize Award in Paediatrics
- Dr. Satyanand Medal in Psychiatry
- Dr. H.D. Tandon Medal in Pathology
- Dr. Sardari Lal Kalra Medal in Microbiology
- Sir Dorabji Tata Book Prize Award in Biochemistry
- Dr. B.S. Narang Medal in Biochemistry
- Institute Book Prize/ Gold Medal for securing highest marks in the following undergraduate subjects:Surgery, Community Medicine, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, Physiology, Biochemistry
Research Publications and Awards
Dr. Divya Agarwal has more than 90 indexed and non-indexed publications till date. He has a keen interest in retinal imaging, lasers, diabetic retinopathy, ARMD, retinal detachment, vitreoretinal surgeries, uvea, ROP and myopia. For detailed information, click here
He has presented his research in several national and international conferences. Key accolades are:
- Best Free Paper Vitreoretina Session, All India Ophthalmology Conference (AIOC) Annual Conference 2021
- Best Free Paper Paediatric Ophthalmology, Delhi Ophthalmological Society (DOS) Annual Conference 2020
- Third Prize, Retina Interesting Case Presentation, Delhi Ophthalmological Society (DOS) Annual Conference 2020
- Oral Paper presented in EURETINA 2019 (European Society of Retina Specialists) Winter Conference, held in March 2019 at Prague, Czech Republic.
