Mithun Thulasidas
MS (Gold Medalist), FCFS, FICO, FSEH, FAICO (Glaucoma, Gold Medalist) First-generation Ophthalmologist
- Role
- Editorial Board Member at Nature Portfolio
- Location
- Kozhikode, KL, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mithun Thulasidas
My focus as an Ophthalmologist lies in refining cataract and glaucoma treatments, a commitment that is underpinned by my robust academic and surgical background of fellowship and training from Sankara Eye Hospital and Centre for Sight. With a hand in academia as an adjunct faculty at Sankara Academy of Vision, I foster the next generation of ophthalmologists, blending clinical excellence with educational rigor.My role on the Editorial Board of Nature Portfolio\'s Scientific Reports, Springer Nature\'s BMC Ophthalmology, and KJO leverages my editorial acumen, ensuring scientific integrity and advancing ocular research. The synthesis of my clinical practice and scholarly pursuits culminates in groundbreaking contributions to ophthalmology, evidenced by multiple accolades and publications that underscore my dedication to innovation and patient care. I have performed more than 7500 surgeries in different specialities, mainly cataract and glaucoma surgeries. I have more than 80 peer-reviewed publications, had written 10 book chapters, and presented more than 75 papers in national and international conferences. I am serving as a journal referee in more than 15 reputed international journals. I have secured more than 35 awards including the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) Fellow of the All India Collegium of Ophthalmology Gold Medal (Glaucoma) 2024, Editor of Distinction Award 2025 (Springer Nature), Heroes of KSOS 2025, Best Paper in Anterior Segment at South Asian Academy of Ophthalmology 2024, Dr. S Mohandas Award at Drishti 2024, AIOS Young Researcher Award 2021, International Ophthalmic Heroes of India award 20••••••••23, Hero of TNOA 2024, IJO Gold award 2022, IJO Appreciation Awards 2025, Scientific round winner in the ‘Science and fun in ophthalmology\' AIOS 2020, ‘Academic Star Excellence Award\' CFS, AIOS National Travel Grant 2026, AIOS International Travel Grant 2024, APACRS travel grant 2022, Free paper winner at AIOC Midterm 2023 (Optics), Best Video in Cataract Runner-up at AIOS Midterm 2023, Karnataka Ophthalmological Society 2022 (Glaucoma), Delhi Ophthalmological Society conferences 2019 (Cataract) and 2020 (Glaucoma), YOS1 flash note award 2019, Gold medalist and Quiz winner during postgraduation, and many more. I have also been participating in the outreach camp programs consistently for the last seven years. I am a member of many national and international societies including AIOS, APACRS, IIRSI, GSI, CSI, KSOS, TNOA, DOS, and KOS.
Experience
Editorial Board Member
Jun 2024 — Present
Scientific Reports
Education
Senguptas Research Academy
Research, Clinical Research in Ophthalmology
2020 — 2020
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MBBS
2008 — 2014
K. S. HEGDE MEDICAL ACADEMY
Doctor of Medicine, Ophthalmology Residency Program
2015 — 2018
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