Dr. Atul Kumar
Medical Director, Vitero-Retinal Diseases & Surgeries
About
Medical Director of AK Institute of Ophthalmology in Delhi, Dr. Atul Kumar has 40 years of experience in Ophthalmology. His department is listed as Vitreo-Retinal Diseases & Surgeries. His qualifications are an MD, FAMS, FRCS (Edin, UK) and FRC (Ophth).
Vitreo-retinal surgery treats problems inside the eye, including the retina and the vitreous gel. The conditions listed for Dr. Kumar are giant retinal tears, vitreous haemorrhage, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, retinal detachment and diabetic retinopathy. Procedures listed include retinal detachment surgery, vitrectomy, scleral buckling, pneumatic retinopexy, macular hole surgery, laser photocoagulation, anti-VEGF injections, complex diabetic vitrectomies, and micro-incision and three-dimensional retinal procedures and surgeries.
His special interests are uvea retinal imaging and ocular trauma. He previously served as Chief at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences at AIIMS, New Delhi, and as Honorary Consultant in Ophthalmology at Air Force Medical Services. Honours listed for him include the Padma Shri, the Dr. BC Roy National Award for excellence in Ophthalmic Sciences and the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS). His publications include Vitrectomy For Beginners, Lasers in Ophthalmology and Retina: Medical and Surgical Management.
Qualifications
Awards & recognition
Publications
Vitrectomy For Beginners
Lasers in Ophthalmology
Retina: Medical and Surgical Management
Conditions treated
Where they practise
BioTB TrustScore™ Analysis
Very GoodRanked #46 of 374 ophthalmology specialists in New Delhi
Score breakdown
- Credentials & training (25%)8.0/10
postgraduate degree and fellowship or membership
- Experience & seniority (20%)10.0/10
40 years in practice and senior designation
- Hospital standing (20%)4.8/10
AK Institute of Ophthalmology (AKIO), Safdarjung Enclave
- Practice depth (15%)10.0/10
9 procedures listed, 6 conditions treated and academic or award record
- Access & transparency (10%)3.0/10
direct contact number
- Profile completeness (10%)8.5/10
reviewed in the last 90 days
Strengths
- Experience & seniority: 40 years in practice and senior designation
- Practice depth: 9 procedures listed, 6 conditions treated and academic or award record
- Profile completeness: reviewed in the last 90 days
Check before you visit
- Hospital standing: AK Institute of Ophthalmology (AKIO), Safdarjung Enclave
- Access & transparency: direct contact number
BioTB analysis
Dr. Atul Kumar ranks #46 of 374 ophthalmology specialists in New Delhi on the BioTB TrustScore™, placing in the top 13%. The score of 7.6 (Very Good) is driven most by experience & seniority (10/10: 40 years in practice and senior designation). The main gap is access & transparency (3/10: direct contact number), so confirm those details with the hospital before you visit.
TrustScore™ is computed by the BioTB analysis engine from the facts on this profile, weighted as shown above, and re-ranked against every other ophthalmology specialist in New Delhi. How TrustScore™ works
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B-7/123A, Block, Block B-7
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Where this information comes from
Last reviewed- AK Institute of Ophthalmology (AKIO), Safdarjung Enclave doctor profile (Hospital website, read 2026-10-20)
- AK Institute of Ophthalmology (AKIO), Safdarjung Enclave contact page (Hospital website, read 2026-10-20)
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Questions about Dr. Atul Kumar
Where does Dr. Atul Kumar consult?
Dr. Atul Kumar consults at AK Institute of Ophthalmology in Delhi.
What are Dr. Atul Kumar's qualifications?
Dr. Atul Kumar holds an MD, FAMS, FRCS (Edin, UK) and FRC (Ophth).
Which conditions does Dr. Atul Kumar treat?
Conditions listed for Dr. Atul Kumar include giant retinal tears, vitreous haemorrhage, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, retinal detachment and diabetic retinopathy. Procedures listed include retinal detachment surgery, vitrectomy, scleral buckling and laser photocoagulation.
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