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| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1950}}<br />
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| alma_mater = P.W. Medical College, Patna University, AIIMS, New Dehi <br />
| occupation = Academician, professor, researcher and surgeon<br />
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| father = [[Bhagwat Jha Azad]]<br />
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'''Rajvardhan Azad''' (born 1950) is an Indian [[Ophthalmology|ophthalmologist]], [[Eye surgery|vitreoretinal surgeon]] and [[academician]].<br />
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A fellow of the [[National Academy of Sciences, India|National Academy of Sciences]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=NAMS - Fellows|url=https://nams-india.in/downloads/fellowsmembers/Latest%20Fellow%20List%20upto%202024%20%20V-30-05-2025.pdf|access-date=6 July 2025}}</ref> he is currently a professor emeritus at the Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Ophthalmology, [[Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences]] (IGIMS). He previously served as the chairman of Bihar State University Service Commission from February 2018 to October 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rajvardhan Azad of AIIMS appointed as chairman of Bihar university commission |date= March 2019 |url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/rajvardhan-azad-of-aiims-appointed-as-chairman-of-bihar-university-commission/story-uOU65EiV7dCyhnOHILbURP.html |access-date=2 July 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=His Excellency in a courtesy meeting with dr. rajvardhan azad |url=https://governor.bih.nic.in/document/his-excellency-in-a-courtesy-meeting-with-dr-rajvardhan-azad/ |access-date=2 July 2025}}</ref><br />
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== Life and work ==<br />
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Azad was born in 1950 to [[Bhagwat Jha Azad]], former Chief Minister of Bihar from 1988 to 1989, and Indira Jha Azad.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Rajvardhan Azad nominated to Bihar legislative council in place of Khushwaha |date= 14 October 2023 |url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/patna-news/rajvardhan-azad-nominated-to-bihar-legislative-council-in-place-of-kushwaha-101697265751481.html|access-date=6 July 2025}}</ref><br />
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He completed his MBBS in 1973 from P.W. Medical College, [[Patna University]], and MD (Ophthalmology) in 1977 from [[All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi]].<br />
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He is a nominated member of Legislative Council, Bihar.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prof. (Dr.) Rajvardhan Azad Janta Dal (United) |url= https://v2.india.gov.in/directory/whos-who/mlc/prof-dr-rajvardhan-azad-3085292805267 |access-date=6 July 2025}}</ref><br />
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He is a chairman of the Clinical and Research advisory board, [[Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital]]; visiting professor of Zhongshan Ophthalmic Centre, [[Sun Yat-sen University|Sun Yat-Sen University]]; and advisor to State key Laboratory Guangzhou China.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Rajvardhan Azad, MBBS, MD |url= https://journal.gzzoc.com/Es/AboutUs/ArticleShow.aspx?AID=593|access-date=2 July 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title= Rajvardhan Azad |url= https://sysu.academia.edu/ProfRajvardhanAzad<br />
|access-date=2 July 2025}}</ref> He previously served as the chief and professor of Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Rajvardhan Azad of AIIMS appointed as chairman of Bihar university commission |date= March 2019 |url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/rajvardhan-azad-of-aiims-appointed-as-chairman-of-bihar-university-commission/story-uOU65EiV7dCyhnOHILbURP.html |access-date=2 July 2025}}</ref><br />
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He is a former advisor (Ophthalmology) to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (Govt. of India), and former advisor to the Armed Forces Medical Services Ministry of Defense ([[Government of India]]). He served as president of the National Board of Examination GOI, NBE, MOHFW; and as chairman os the PG Committee [[Medical Council Of India]].<ref>{{Cite web |title= Professor Rajvardhan Azad is the first indian elected to be APAO president |date= 16 January 2013|url= https://www.apnnews.com/prof-rajvardhan-azad-is-the-first-indian-elected-to-be-apao-president/|access-date=6 July 2025}}</ref> He served as the president elect of South Asian Academy of Ophthalmology (SAO)<ref>{{Cite web |title= Presiden SAO |url= https://sao.org.in/|access-date=6 July 2025}}</ref> and Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO).<ref>{{Cite web |title= Rajvardhan Azad is the first indian elected to be APAO president|date= 16 January 2013 |url= https://www.apnnews.com/prof-rajvardhan-azad-is-the-first-indian-elected-to-be-apao-president/ |access-date=2 July 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title= Rajvardhan Azad |url= https://m.thehinduimages.com/details-page.php?id=139439243&highlights=OPHTHALMOLOGY%20SERVICES |access-date=6 July 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title= Rajvardhan Azad - President |url= https://apaophth.org/past-president/|access-date=6 July 2025}}</ref> chairman of the [[All India Ophthalmological Society]] (AIOS),<ref>{{Cite web |title= Rajvardhan Azad - Chairman AIOS - President |url=https://aios.org/article-284-2025-vp-election.php |access-date=6 July 2025}}</ref> He is the past president of Asia Pacific Ophthalmic Trauma Society (APOTS), All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS), Vitreoretinal Society of India (VRSI) and Delhi Ophthalmological Society (DOS). He was nominated to the World Health Organization (WHO) development group for the package of vitreoretinal interventions which aims to facilitate the integration of eye care within universal health coverage.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Bihar ophthalmologist Rajvardhan Azad nominated to WHO development group |work= The Times of India |date= 25 February 2021 |url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/azad-nominated-to-who-devpt-group/articleshow/81195868.cms |access-date=2 July 2025}}</ref> <br />
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Azad is an editor and reviewer for various national and international journals such as ''Indian Council of Medical Research'' (ICMR), ''Advances in Ophthalmology Practice and Research'',<ref>{{Cite web |title= Editorial Board - Advances in Ophthalmology Practice and Research|url= https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/advances-in-ophthalmology-practice-and-research/about/editorial-board |access-date=2 July 2025}}</ref> ''British Medical Journal Ophthalmology'', ''Indian Journal of Pediatrics'', ''BioMedCentral Ophthalmology'', ''Indian Journal of Ophthalmology'', and ''Journal of American Association''. He has published 400 articles in peer reviewed journals.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Google Scholar Profile|url= https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=5zMGDioAAAAJ&hl=en |access-date=2 July 2025}}</ref><br />
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He is a recipient of the BC Roy National Award for eminent medical teacher from the Medical Council of India,<ref>{{Cite web |title= President, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam presenting Dr. B.C. Roy National Award 2003 to Prof. (Dr.) Rajvardhan Azad|url= https://m.thehinduimages.com/details-page.php?id=5184280&highlights=BC%20ROY%20NATIONAL%20AWARD |access-date=2 July 2025}}</ref> Hose Rizal Award, APAO highest award for significant contribution to Ophthalmology in Asia Pacific Region, and ICO Golden Apple Award.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Dr. Rajvardhan Azad to receive ICO Golden Apple Award |date=<br />
27 March 2025 |url=<br />
https://www.livehindustan.com/bihar/patna/story-bihar-council-member-dr-rajvardhan-azad-selected-for-icu-golden-apple-award-2025-201743083576587.html |access-date=2 July 2025}}</ref> He has also received the lifetime achievement award from All India ophthalmological Society, Vitreo Retinal Society of India and Delhi Ophthalmological Society.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Rajvardhan Azad|url= https://todnet.org/ROPBak_2-4Ekim/home/docs/CV_RajvardhanAzad.pdf |access-date=2 July 2025}}</ref><br />
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==Books==<br />
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Some of the books he has authored are:<br />
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* ''Retinal Detachment Surgery: A Practical Manual'', Jaypee Medical Publishers (P) Ltd., [[Daryaganj]], New Delhi <br />
* ''Retinopathy of Prematurity: CME series'', All India Ophthalmological Society<br />
* ''A manual of Indirect Ophthalmoscopy'', coauthored with H.K. Tewari, published by Jaypee Publishers<br />
* ''Current concepts in Ophthalmic Lasers'', coauthored with H.K.Tewari, Jaypee Publishers, Darya Ganj, Delhi<br />
* ''Vitrectomy for beginners'', coauthored with H.K. Tewari, Jaypee Publishers, Darya Ganj, Delhi – March 1994<br />
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== References ==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=5zMGDioAAAAJ&hl=en - Google Scholar profile]<br />
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