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Dr Vanaja Raghavan

Ophthalmology Riyadh

Dr Vanaja Raghavan

9 years of experience

11,800+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
7
Publications

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Vanaja Raghavan at a glance

Dr Vanaja Raghavan is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Vanaja Raghavan

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-465962 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-2FBB62A6 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,989
Annual physical exam 99395 499
Vaccination administration 90471 619
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,716

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Vanaja Raghavan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Vanaja Raghavan with the team
WITH TEAM
Vanaja Raghavan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 83s
Meet Vanaja Raghavan

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Vanaja Raghavan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8449/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37921094 · cited by 189
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Vanaja Raghavan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9975/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30092759 · cited by 15
  3. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Vanaja Raghavan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9756/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39566839 · cited by 33

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · Riyadh · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Riyadh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · vanaja.raghavan@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Vanaja Raghavan's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Vanaja Raghavan treats, with the size of the national pool of Saudi Arabia doctors offering the same care.

Ophthalmology

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

Dr Vanaja Raghavan is one of 609 ophthalmology doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse ophthalmology doctors in Saudi Arabia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Riyadh matters

Medical practice in Saudi Arabia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Saudi Arabia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Riyadh carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Vanaja Raghavan specialise in?

    Vanaja Raghavan specialises in Ophthalmology in Riyadh, SA.

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    Vanaja Raghavan treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Vanaja Raghavan practise?

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