Hyderabad, 9th January 2024: — Maxivision Super Speciality Eye Hospitals, a leading chain of private eye care hospitals, has announced opening of its 46th center in Guntur, a Super Specialty Eye Hospitals, with its strategic partnership with Dr. AAV Ramalinga Reddy, a highly esteemed eye care service provider in the Narasaraopet District, AP. The JV collaboration with Dr.Ramalinga Reddy Eye Hospitals, Narsaraopet, started in the year 2021, and the Joint venture entity, Dr.Ramalinga Reddy Maxivision Eye hospitals, quickly scaled up its footprints, in Narsaraopet, and Macherlaand this will be the 3rd hospital under this Joint Venture. Opening in Guntur,marks a significant milestone for Maxivision, and proof of the successful concept of this unique Joint Venture model of Maxivision. Today Maxivision as a group have 46 hospitals across 4 states, and in Andhra Pradesh, it has now 6 hospitals, scaling up to another 8 hospitals this year, in Ongole, Tenali, Vizianagara, Rajamundhry, Kakinada, and Anantpur, Tirupathi and Nellore. This will help Maxivision to consolidate the leadership position and brand presence in Andhra Pradesh and strengthen its commitment to providing world-class eye care services in the region.

Under the leadership of Dr. AAV Ramalinga Reddy, the Super Speciality Eye Hospital in Narasaraopet quickly became the largest eye care service provider in the area, distinguishing itself by achieving the prestigious NABH Accreditation. This accreditation underscores the hospital's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient care and safety.

Narsaraopet Super Specialty Eye Hospital, hosts all state of the art technology in advanced  Cataract Surgeries, Glaucoma, Cornea, Paediatric Eye Care, Oculoplasty covering the entire gamut of eye care. There are 6 Super Specialist surgeons working in this Joint Venture, Dr. Ramalinga Reddy Maxivision Eye Hospitals, with average experience of 10 years. Dr. Ramalinga Reddy, who is qualified from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, is a reputed surgeon across this region and has performed over lakhs of eye surgeries in his past 30 years of service.

With the merger, Maxivision Super Speciality Eye Hospitals has helped Dr.Ramalinga Reddy practice to expand its services to Macherla and Guntur, leveraging the expertise of Dr. AAV Ramalinga Reddy and his team of skilled specialists. The JV also plans to quickly expand to Ongold, and Tenali this year, and other potential towns in the Prakasam district.

Dr. GSK Velu, Promoter and Chairman of Maxivision Super Speciality Eye Hospitals, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, "Our partnership with Dr. AAV Ramalinga Reddy signifies a shared commitment to delivering unparalleled eye care services. This collaboration aligns with Maxivision's vision of expanding our footprint and ensuring that quality eye care is accessible to communities across Andhra Pradesh."

Mr. Sudheer VS, Group CEO of Maxivision Super Speciality Eye Hospitals, added, "We are excited about the strategic expansion into Macherla and Guntur. Dr. AAV Ramalinga Reddy brings a wealth of experience and dedication to our team, and together, we are well-positioned to enhance the eye care landscape in Andhra Pradesh."

Dr. Sharat Babu Chilukuri, who was Maxivision First partner, and currently the Chief Medical Director for the group, started the JV with Maxivision, in 2019, with its first hospital in Warangal, and today the JV has grown to 11 centres including Warangal, Karimnagar, Khammam, and 8 other locations, with Vision Centres. Dr. Sharat was Guest of Honour for this auspicious event. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sharat said, “I am proud to be the first partner for Maxivision in the model, and my significant growth in this model, has inspired many other prospective partners in this model. Today, Maxivision is proud to have 6 partners across Telangana, AP, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Kerala, and I am proud to be part of this growth story. Dr. Ramalinga Reddy, is most respected surgeon amongst ophthalmic fraternity, and Guntur is blessed to have his presence for high quality cataract surgeries, and other gamut of vision care. I would also like to announce that he is the incumbent President for Andhra Pradesh Ophthalmic Society, and would like to congratulate him on this occasion. I will always be a supporter of him for any of his ventures in this joint venture.”

Dr. AAV Ramalinga Reddy, Managing Director of Dr. Ramalinga Reddy Maxivision Eye Hospitals, shared his perspective on the joint venture model, saying, " I have been very inspired by the partnership model of Maxivision eye Hospitals. This collaboration enables us to combine our local expertise with Maxivision's resources, creating a synergy that will elevate eye care services in the region. We look forward to advancing our shared mission of delivering comprehensive and compassionate eye care. With 46+ hospitals across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Kerala, Maxivision Super Speciality Eye Hospitals continues to expand its footprint and make significant strides in its commitment to providing quality eye care services across India.”

About Maxivision Super Speciality Eye Hospitals: Maxivision Super Speciality Eye Hospitals, founded by Dr. Kasu Prasad Reddy in 1996 and subsequently acquired by Dr. GSK Velu in 2011, stands as one of India's foremost and rapidly expanding eye care chains. Maxivision has consistently upheld its unwavering dedication to delivering top-notch and affordable eye care services. Since its inception in 1996, it has proudly served over 5 million patients. Presently, the network has expanded to include over 46+ centers, with continued growth, covering six states in South and West India. Maxivision has its network of hospitals in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Gujarat and now entering Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Maxivision Eye Hospital employs a comprehensive approach, featuring four distinct models of care: Super Tertiary Centres of Excellence, Tertiary Care Eye Hospitals, Secondary Care Eye Hospitals, Primary Eye Centers, and Vision Centres: Maxivision Eye Hospitals are equipped to provide the most advanced and critical eye care services.