He is specialized in Ophthalmology from the most prestigious Dr RP Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi. He has presented at various international and national meetings and has written chapters in various textbooks. He has been Honoured Bharat Jyoti Award in 2003 for outstanding work in field of Ophthalmology, Rashtriya Gaurav Award in 2003, Dr RN Sabharwal Gold Medal in 2004, HUF Excellence Award 2014 for contribution in the field of Health Care. He has received his MBBS degree from VSS Medical College, Orissa. He was trained at Christian medical college, Vellore. He has obtained his MD Ophthalmology from Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi in 1978. he was formerly at Dr. RP Centre (AIIMS) and Sri Ganga Ram Hospital and presently Director and Chief Eye Surgeon at DPLEI. He is specialist in Phaco, Vitreo-retina, LASIK, Diode Laser, YAG laser etc. he has bagged several awrds , delievered oration and has several publications and books to his credit.