New York City, New York May 19, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - Dr. VK Raju, a board-certified ophthalmologist affiliated with West Virginia University,  Mon Health Medical Center, and Regional Eye Associates. At present, he is working with the Eye Foundation of America internationally for a world without childhood blindness. Dr. Raju is the founder and president of Eye Foundation of America. For more information: (Please click on this link): www.eyefoundationofamerica.org 

 He is recognized for his distinguished career in eye care, academic involvement, and professional leadership. With training that spans three continents, Dr. Raju has dedicated his life to advancing vision health and improving patient outcomes in West Virginia and beyond since 1977.

Dr. Raju began his medical education at Andhra Medical College in India before completing a rigorous ophthalmology residency at the Royal Eye Group of Hospitals in London, England. Bringing a wealth of global medical knowledge to the U.S., he went on to hold numerous academic and institutional appointments at West Virginia University and Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, as an adjunct professor. 

His national and international awards include (partial list):

•   Life Achievement Honor from the American Academy of Ophthalmology
•   AMA Foundation Nathan Davis Excellence in Medicine International Award
•   Four-time Awardee by The American Academy of Ophthalmology
•   Martin Luther King Jr Achievement Award from WVU
•   Dr. Rameswara Sharma Gold medal oration, Indian Academy of Medical Sciences, Jaipur Chapter
•   Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Gold Medal at the House of Lords, UK
•   Distinguished Community Service Award from AAPI (American Association of Physicians from India)
•   Presidential Award AAPI (American Association of Physicians from India)
•   Lifetime Achievement Award from the WV State Medical Association
•   University of Toledo Global Medical Missions Hall of Fame
•   Presidents Lifetime Achievement Award from President Barack Obama
•   Medscape placed him among the best doctors in America
•   Leading Physicians of the World, International Association of Ophthalmologists
•   Paul Harris Society­, Rotary International
•   Presidents Gold Medal, West Virginia State Medical Association
•   Indian American Press Club. Humanitarian AwardNew York
•   Honored by the Vice President of India, M. Venkiah Naidu
•   Lifetime Achievement Award, North American Telugu Society
•   Ellis Island Award Nominee, 3 times
•   Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation Award, Excellence in Healthcare
•   Legendary Alumni, Government Arts College, Rajahmundry, AP

Throughout his career, Dr. Raju has played an active role in both state and national professional organizations. He served as President of the Monongalia County Medical Society and the West Virginia Academy of Ophthalmology, and he was a Counselor for the American Academy of Ophthalmology from 1996 to 2000. His affiliations span esteemed groups such as the American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, International Society of Refractive Surgery, and Paton Society, reflecting a deep commitment to lifelong learning and clinical excellence.

Dr.Rajus leadership extends to the global stage. In 2006, he was appointed Director of the International Ocular Surface Society, a testament to his contributions in advancing ophthalmic research and care worldwide. He is also a member of international organizations, including the All India Ophthalmology Society (and also a guest of honor in 2012) and the Cogan Ophthalmic History Society, highlighting the breadth of his influence across both medical practice and academic discourse.

With a foundation built on international training, decades of local service, and a profound dedication to the advancement of ophthalmology, Dr. V.K. Raju continues to be a pillar of excellence in eye care. Patients in West Virginia benefit from not only his surgical precision and clinical insight but also from the global perspective and leadership he brings to every aspect of his work. He believes that Health is a human right.

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