Meet the Founder

Meet the Founder and Director

Dr. Saikumar Gandapodi is the founder and director of Netra Eye Institute, where he leads an holistic integrative ophthalmology approach to vision case. He holds a Masters in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science and a Doctoral degree from Five Branches University, reflecting his rigorous training in evidence-informed traditional medicine.

In addition to his academic background, Dr. Gandapodi received advanced clinical training in India, where he received training in eye hospitals in ocular diagnostics and gained hands-on experience using modern ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic technologies. This blend of contemporary ophthalmic diagnostics and traditional medical sciences led to the development of Netra Restoration Therapy (NRT)—a physiology-based eye-care program focused on improving ocular blood flow, strengthening neuroretinal resilience, regulating inflammation, and reducing oxidative stress. Through NRT, Dr. Gandapodi is committed to offering patients a science-guided, holistic pathway to long-term retinal and optic nerve health.