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Dr. T. Nirmal Fredrick

MS, DO, DNB Ophthalmology, MBA, PGDMLE
Managing Director
Dr. T. Nirmal Fredrick

About Dr. T. Nirmal Fredrick

Dr. T. Nirmal Fredrick is a renowned ophthalmologist and healthcare leader with over three decades of experience. As Founder and Managing Director of Nirmals’ Eye Hospital, he has treated 3.6 lakh+ patients and performed 45,000+ surgeries, delivering high-quality, affordable eye care.

Trained at Madras Medical College with a UK fellowship in Glaucoma and Pediatric Ophthalmology, he is a Principal Assessor for NABH and Chairman of NABH Eye Care Standards, having led 165+ hospital assessments nationwide.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 3.6 Lakh+ Patients Served with over three decades of dedicated eye care
  • 45,000+ Surgeries Performed, including Phaco, Glaucoma, and Refractive procedures
  • 165+ Hospital Assessments conducted nationwide as an NABH Principal Assessor
  • 28+ Medical Publications in IJO, TNOA Journal, and other indexed journals
  • 15 Years of Teaching Experience at RIO Chennai and Chengalpattu Medical College

Education

Dr. T. Nirmal Fredrick has received comprehensive medical training from India’s premier institutions, complemented by advanced specialization in ophthalmology.

  • MBBS (1990) – Madras Medical College, University of Madras
  • DO – Diploma in Ophthalmology (1992) – Madras Medical College,
    TN Dr. MGR Medical University
  • MS – Ophthalmology (1997) – Madras Medical College,
    TN Dr. MGR Medical University
  • DNB – Ophthalmology (1998) – Diplomate, National Board

Management & Quality

  • PGDHM (2001) – PG Diploma in Hospital Management, Annamalai University
  • PGDMLE (2006) – PG Diploma in Medical Law & Ethics
  • MBA (2008) – Hospital Management, Alagappa University
  • Lead Auditor – ISO 9001:2008 – BSI Certification
  • Certificate in Leadership (LEADS) – 2024 – Canada

Professional Journey

With over three decades of excellence in ophthalmology, Dr. T. Nirmal Fredrick has excelled in clinical care, teaching, and healthcare leadership.

  • 2006 – Present: Managing Director & Chief Eye Surgeon, Nirmals' Eye Hospital, Chennai — NABH-accredited; 3.6 lakh+ patients, 45,000+ surgeries
  • 1998 – 2008: Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, RIO Chennai & Chengalpattu Medical College
  • 1997 – 1998: Clinical Fellowship, Birchill Hospital, Manchester (UK) — Glaucoma & Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • 1990 – 1997: Medical Education, Madras Medical College — MBBS, DO, MS; Gold Medalist

Current Leadership Positions

  • Chairman – Insurance Committee (2023–2025), AIOS
  • Principal Assessor & Accreditation Committee Member, NABH, QCI
  • Chairman – NABH Eye Care Standards Expert Group, QCI
  • Standards Expert & Assessor, Emirates International Accreditation Centre, Dubai
  • Chairman (2025–2027), IMA Academy of Medical Specialties, IMA Tamil Nadu
  • Professor & Central Council Member, National IMA
  • Governing Council Member, CAHO
  • Trustee & Honorary Secretary, Nivedha Vision Trust

Publications & Academic Contributions

  • Chief Editor & Author – FOCUS: Regulatory Guidelines for Eye Hospitals (IJO, APAO 2025)
  • 28+ Research Publications in leading indexed journals
  • Textbook Author – Quality & Accreditation (Postgraduate Ophthalmology, Jaypee)
  • Chairman & Author – NABH Eye Care (ECO) Standards & Guidebook
  • Author – AIOS CME Accreditation of Eye Centres
  • Chief Editor – LIVEWIRE Newsletter

Fellowships Awarded

  • FICO (UK) – 1999
    Fellow, International Council of Ophthalmology, Cambridge
  • MNAMS – 2006
    Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences
  • FCD – 2008
    Fellowship Certification in Diabetology
  • FMMC (Honorary Fellow) – 2009
    Madras Medical College
  • FAICO – 2014
    Fellow, All India Collegium of Ophthalmologists
  • FIMSA – 2019
    Fellow, International Medical Sciences Academy

Awards & Recognition

  • Lifetime Achievement Award – Nectar Finance Summit (2025)
  • Dronacharya Award – Best Teacher – International YOSICON (2025)
  • Quality Champion Award – CAHOCON (2022)
  • Maruthuva Natchatram Award – The Hindu / IMA TNSB / LIMRA (2021)
  • Most Trusted Eye Hospital – Reader’s Digest Consumer Survey (2022 & 2023)
  • AIOS Priti Natarajan Award – Best Eye Hospital Administration (2017)
  • Best Doctor Award for Leadership – IMA, Govt. of Tamil Nadu (2016)
  • Dr. Joseph Gnanadickam Oration – TNOA (2017)
  • Best Outgoing Student (MS Ophthalmology) – MMC (1997)

Experience

32+ Years

Specialization

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