Dr. Soosan Jacob
Director & Chief – Dr Agarwals Refractive and Cornea Foundation (DARCF)
Credentials
MS, FRCS, DNB, MNAMS
Experience
29 Years
Specialisation
Branch Schedules
TTK Road, Chennai • 9AM - 3PM - S
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About
Dr. Soosan Jacob is an internationally renowned ophthalmologist and innovator in cataract and refractive surgery, currently serving as Director and Chief of Dr. Agarwal’s Refractive and Cornea Foundation (DARCF) and Senior Consultant at Dr. Agarwal’s Group of Eye Hospitals, Chennai. She is widely respected for her pioneering surgical techniques and expertise in managing complex anterior segment and cataract cases. Dr. Jacob has gained global recognition for her contributions to ophthalmic research, innovation, and education. She has been ranked among the Top 10 Cataract and Refractive Surgeons worldwide in the 2025 Power List of Ophthalmologists published by The Ophthalmologist. She was also ranked 17th globally in the 2024 Power List and has appeared multiple times in the Top 100 most influential people in ophthalmology worldwide. A prolific academic and thought leader, Dr. Jacob is consistently listed in Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists worldwide (Elsevier rankings) for multiple consecutive years. She is an internationally sought-after speaker and educator, regularly presenting advanced surgical techniques at leading global ophthalmology conferences. Dr. Jacob has received several prestigious international recognitions, including the JRS Waring Medal for Editorial Excellence, the ISRS Kritzinger Memorial Award, and the Fyodorov Award from the Hellenic Society of Intra-Ocular Implant and Refractive Surgery. Her work continues to influence modern cataract and refractive surgery worldwide.
Why patients trust Dr. Soosan Jacob
• Globally recognized cataract and refractive surgeon
• Ranked Top 10 worldwide in the Ophthalmologist Power List 2025
• Listed among Stanford’s Top 2% Scientists worldwide
• Pioneer of several innovative surgical techniques in ophthalmology
• Recipient of prestigious international awards including ISRS Kritzinger Memorial Award
• International faculty and speaker at leading global ophthalmology conferences
•Known for precision surgery and advanced management of complex cases
Language Spoken
Tamil, English, Hindi, Malayalam
Blogs
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