Dr. Niro Sivachandran , MD, FRCSC

Dr. Niro Sivachandran is a trained retina specialist, completed a 2-year Vitreoretinal fellowship at the University of Ottawa. Dr Sivachandran obtained her medical degree at the University of Toronto and completed her residency training at the prestigious McMaster University in Hamilton. While at McMaster, Dr. Sivachandran was the recipient of the International Surgery Desk (ISD) Resident Scholarship as well as the Dr Henry C. Witelson prize in Ophthalmology.
Dr Sivachandran has a keen interest in team-based approaches to comprehensive retinal care including under-serviced areas of Ontario. Dr. Sivachandran is an expert in complicated cataracts with secondary lens fixation and in MSICs. She is skilled in molecular biology, design and execution of scientific projects. Dr. Sivachandran is passionate about novel treatment approaches and drug targets that will optimize vision and quality of life.
Dr. Sivachandran continues to seek out new opportunities to learn, gain skills, experience and contribute to the community at large. Dr. Sivachandran joined the world-renowned team at the Toronto Retina Institute in 2022.
Dr Sivachandran has a keen interest in team-based approaches to comprehensive retinal care including under-serviced areas of Ontario. Dr. Sivachandran is an expert in complicated cataracts with secondary lens fixation and in MSICs. She is skilled in molecular biology, design and execution of scientific projects. Dr. Sivachandran is passionate about novel treatment approaches and drug targets that will optimize vision and quality of life.
Dr. Sivachandran continues to seek out new opportunities to learn, gain skills, experience and contribute to the community at large. Dr. Sivachandran joined the world-renowned team at the Toronto Retina Institute in 2022.