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Organisation  Information

Eye care plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life, productivity, and overall well-being of individuals. With rapidly increasing visual disorders due to lifestyle, age, and environmental factors, access to advanced, affordable, and ethical ophthalmic services has become more important than ever.

Sankara Eye Hospital was founded with this very purpose—delivering comprehensive, world-class eye care within the reach of every individual.

Established in 1981 by Dr. N. Vishnu Vardhan, the hospital began with a vision to create a state-of-the-art eye care facility accessible to all sections of society.

 

Sankara Eye Hospital

Our Journey Through Time

Three decades of excellence in eye care and community service

1985

Regional Expansion

Expanded services to cover East and West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, and Ongole districts of Andhra Pradesh, along with northern Telangana, reaching wider populations.

1981

Foundation Era

Sankara Eye Hospital established by Dr. N. Vishnu Vardhan with a vision to provide accessible eye care to all sections of society. Started as a single consultation practice in Eluru

1995

Growth Milestone

Performed over 50,000 sight-restoring surgeries, becoming a trusted name in ophthalmology across the region. Established multiple specialty departments.

2013

Present Excellence

Largest eyecare institution in Andhra Pradesh with 8 hospitals, 200-bed tertiary care center, and over 1 lakh successful surgeries performed.

Our Mission, Vision & Goals

Guided by purpose, driven by vision, committed to excellence

Our Mission

Educating and mentoring the next generation of clinicians, teachers and scientists Conducting high impact research, generating innovative technology that includes informatics, and translating discovery to high-quality patient care Leading in the delivery of the highest quality of patient care

Our Mission

Our vision

To Build a universally Accepted and Respected Eye care. To be the center of excellence by providing quality eye care of highest levels with skill competence and concern, To be adopting latest technologies, techniques and ethical practice in ophthalmology available for every one.

Our Vision

Our Goals

To expand our network to 15 hospitals by 2025, perform 2 lakh+ surgeries annually, establish advanced research facilities, and train the next generation of ophthalmologists while maintaining our commitment to accessible, affordable eye care for all.

Our Goals
Dr. N VishnuVardhan

Dr. N. VishnuVardhan

Founder & Chief Ophthalmologist

Our Founder's Journey

Sankara eye hospital was established in 1981 by Dr N VishnuVardhan with a vision of establishing an Eye Hospital with state-of-the-art equipment within reach of an ordinary person.

The Hospital serves the East and West Coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh and Northern parts of Telangana predominantly. Sankara Eye Hospital was registered as SRI SANKARA NETRA CHIKITSALAYA.

Dr Nadella Vishnuvardhan pursued his MBBS degree in Rangaraya Medical College-Kakinada. He started his ophthalmology career from Government Medical College Surat completing his Diploma in ophthalmology.

Soon after completion, his thirst for specialization led him to pursue M.S. Ophthalmology from prestigious Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore where he was trained for all kind of Eye surgeries.

After pursuing his Degree he started working as Consultant at Swathantra Mission Hospital Rajahmundry for Five Years Where he Performed More Than 200000 Surgeries. Later He commenced his practice as a single consultant in an eye clinic at 1981 at Eluru.

His compassionate care for his patients and surgical skills established him as one of pioneer in ophthalmology in Andhra Pradesh. He continued to render his service to all groups of people enabling super speciality eye care to reach doorstep of a common man.

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Patients Treated
200000
Surgeries Performed
3000
Free Eye Camps
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Years of Service

Till date he has treated more than 3 million patients with his compassion, Knowledge and superior surgical skillset and performed more than one lakh surgeries.

He has conducted 3000 free camps treating more than 800000 patients aimed at VISION 2020. His believe in teamwork made him establish Sankara Netra Chikitsalaya group of eye hospitals.

Sankara Netra Chikitsalaya his brain-child which was started as a small eye clinic at Eluru has gained patients trust and confidence evolving into a group of super speciality eye hospitals serving more than Million patients Every year.

Our Leadership Team

Visionary leaders dedicated to excellence in eye care

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Dr. N. Vishnu Vardhan

Founder & Chief Ophthalmologist

With over 40+ years of experience and 2,00,000+ surgeries, Dr. Vardhan is a pioneer in ophthalmology across Andhra Pradesh, dedicated to making quality eye care accessible to all.

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Dr NADELLA SWATHI

CEO & Managing Director – Sankara Netra Chikitsalaya

Dr. Nadella Swathi is a visionary healthcare leader and ophthalmology professional serving as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Sankara Netra Chikitsalaya Eye Hospital. With a mission rooted in compassionate care and medical excellence, she has been instrumental in advancing accessible and high-quality eye care services.

Our Certifications

Recognized for excellence and quality standards

certifications

Signed mou with international organisations and hospitals for hospital establishments and student exchange programmes

certifications

Diplomatic event membership in United nations industrialdevelopment organisation UNIDO MEXICO

certifications

Awarded BY UK MINISTER GARETH BACON At UK Parliament House of Commons in Global Excellence in Ophthalmology

Our Awards & Recognitions

Celebrating excellence in eye care and community service

Hospital Award

PRIDE OF APOS AWARD - 2024

Awarded by the Healthcare Excellence Forum for outstanding contributions to ophthalmology and patient care in Andhra Pradesh.

Hospital Award

AIOS MTC VIZAG

Awarded by the Healthcare Excellence Forum for outstanding contributions to ophthalmology and patient care in Andhra Pradesh.

Hospital Award

AIIMS NEW DELHI

Best Junior resident award in the 50th Ophthalmology batch, AIIMS, NEW Delhi, 2017.

Hospital Award

EYECON 2025

MICROVISION Open Quiz at Guntur Eyecon - 2025