Sudarshanam Netra Chikitsalayam

Sudarshanam Netra Chikitsalayam in Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala state, India is a well-known center for treating various disorders of eyes, Kerala Specialty Ayurveda treatments, and Panchakarma.

"Netra Foundation" was founded way back in 1990 under the auspices of Paramacharya of Kanchi Kama Koti Peedom Shri Shri Chandra Sekhara Saraswathi Swamigal of Kancheepuram in the campus of Netracharya Late N.V.Kuttikrishnan Nair (1921-2003) at Niranam near Thiruvalla, Kerala India.

The Holi Paduka and a Coconut blessed by the Paramacharya himself is being worshipped in the hospital since then. Padmabhushan Dr.S.S.Badrinath (Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai), Late Shri.K.K.Somani (Mumbai), Padmashree.DarshanShankar (FRLHT) Bengaluru), Dr. A.V.Balasubramanium (CIKS, Chennai), Padmashree.P.R.KrishnaKumar (The Arya Vaidya Pharmacy (Cbe) Ltd;), Vaidya Vilas National (Pune) and Dr. Prof. Prema Pandurang have served as the founder directors.

Netra Chikitsa (Ophthalmology), a specialty area in Indian Ayurveda, has to date very few practitioners and experts compared to other areas such as bone setting (Orthopaedics), Visha Chikitsa (Toxicology) or Balachikitsa (Paediatrics). We do also provide Kerala special ayurvedic treatments like Dhara – Pizhichil, and Njavarakizhi – All under one Roof.

Sudarshanam Netra Chikitsalayam is housed in a calm and beautiful land off to the beautiful paddy fields surrounding, in the new campus which can accommodate up to 6 families or 12 patients and can treat up to 25 patients at a time. The center is also equipped with primary modern diagnostic tools and an in-house pharmacy to prepare special oils, ghee and decoctions beneficial in eye disorders. Sudarshanam is also equipped with a well arranged Panchakarma theatre where all Ayurvedic therapies are undertaken for general ailments.

Sudarshanam now extends its services to more than 6 cities spreading most of south-central Kerala to Bengaluru and holds periodical camps at various destinations in Mumbai. Our clientele comes from across Kerala as well as other states and abroad.

Disorders of the spine (Cervical & Low back(LBA)), other rheumatic joint pains, and systemic disorders are managed here. Separate care for female & male patients is available.

This is an ideal place for Ayurvedic treatments with professional specialists, all basic amenities such as rooms with attached bath, homely atmosphere and food.
Besides Chief Physician Dr.Gokulan B G, Dr.Chitra Rajan (Senior Physician looks after the Panchakarma Department assisted by Dr.Aparna Mohan. Sudarshanam also offers 1-year Diploma in 'Ayurveda Therapy course' affiliated to BSS(Bharat Sevak Samaj), under Planning Commission, Govt. of India).

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