FOUNDER & MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Dr. B. Anil Kumar
Founder & Medical Director
Profile reviewed by Dr. R. K. Rasmi Praveen · Verified 25 September 2026
Role and areas of work
Dr. B. Anil Kumar founded the hospital in Sivakasi in 1990. Over more than 35 years in active surgical practice, he has performed extensive cataract, lacrimal and glaucoma procedures, and established the hospital's rural community screening outreach.
Qualifications
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MBBS — Guntur Medical College (1976)Verified
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MS in Ophthalmology — Guntur Medical College (1980)Verified
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DO (Diploma in Ophthalmology) — Guntur Medical College (1978)Verified
Training and experience
- Clinical Training in Ophthalmology — Missionary Joseph Eye Hospital, Trichy (1980)
- Consultant Ophthalmologist — Kaka Eye Hospital, Sivakasi (7 years) (1981–1988)
- Founder & Medical Director — Dr. Anil Kumar's Eye Hospital (originally Subarani Eye Hospital) (1990–Present)
- President — Indian Medical Association (IMA), Sivakasi Branch (10 years)
- President — Rotary Club of Sivakasi (2011–2012)
Registration
Tamil Nadu Medical Council , registration no. 29415 (year 1976).
Where to see Dr. B. Anil Kumar
| Branch / Hospital | Days | Consultation Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Sivakasi Main Hospital | Monday through Saturday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Sivakasi Town Branch | Tuesday & Thursday | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Srivilliputhur & Sattur | By clinical appointment | Weekly specialty clinic |
Articles written or reviewed
- Cataract surgery → (Medical Reviewer)
- Uveitis → (Author)
- Neuro-ophthalmology → (Author)
- Watering eyes and tear-duct surgery → (Author)
- Glaucoma → (Medical Reviewer)
- Diabetes and the retina → (Medical Reviewer)
- Eye laser treatments → (Medical Reviewer)
- Opticals → (Medical Reviewer)
- Preparing for LASIK: What to Expect During Your Evaluation → (Author)
- Understanding Modern Cataract Surgery: Techniques, Recovery, and Lens Choices → (Author)
- Childhood Vision Screening: When Should Your Child Have Their First Eye Exam? → (Medical Reviewer)