Mr Muralidharan Upendran

About Mr Muralidharan Upendran

Mr Muralidharan R Upendran is a leading consultant ophthalmologist. His areas of expertise include medical retina, glaucoma, eye infections, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, ocular trauma, and retinal vascular disease. He is also highly proficient in surgical retina and cataract surgery. With over 20 years’ experience, Mr Upendran consults privately at Cathedral Eye Clinic, Hillsborough Private Clinic, Newry Private Clinic, and Kingsbridge Private Hospital. Since 2014, he also practises with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. Notably, he further developed his expertise internationally at the renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in Dubai. Mr Upendran originally qualified with an MBBS from Kasturba Medical College Mangalore in 2000. He completed higher specialist training in ophthalmology within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and also holds a Master of Surgery in Ophthalmology from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. His training has additionally included several prestigious fellowships, such as a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the Birmingham and Midlands Eye Centre, along with vitreoretinal surgical training at the Royal Victoria Hospital. He holds esteemed fellowship to the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London. In addition to his clinical roles, Mr Upendran is closely involved in medical education and he regularly participates in teaching programs for medical students. He also has a portfolio of published research and numerous presentations delivered at scientific conferences, showcasing his dedication to advancing knowledge in the field.