Dr. Sandeep Mittal received Britain’s prestigious medical award.

Meerut: Professor Dr. Sandeep Mittal, senior ophthalmologist from Uttar Pradesh and former Principal of Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut, has been awarded the prestigious title of “Fellow of the Royal Surgeon” by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK for his exceptional contributions to eye care and medical sciences. The honor was given during a grand ceremony on Wednesday, which was attended by distinguished guests.Dr. Mittal started his medical journey in 1976 after completing MS in Ophthalmology from SN Medical College, Agra. Soon after, he started his professional career as a Pool Officer at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Ophthalmology Centre. He later served as a lecturer in Jhansi before transferring to LLRM Medical College, Meerut in 1989.Selected through the Public Service Commission, Dr. Mittal served as Reader from 1989 and Professor from 1993 till his retirement in 2020. Between 1998 and 2010, he headed the Department of Advanced Ophthalmology at LLRM Medical College. He later served as the dean and principal of the institution for three years.During his academic career, Dr. Mittal guided more than 200 postgraduate theses, published more than 80 scientific papers, and made 162 scientific presentations in state, national and international conferences. Reflecting on his teaching career he said that his students taught him as much as he taught them.