Insights on eye care, retinal imaging and AI diagnostics from Forus Health.
In today’s technology-driven world, employees often spend hours staring at screens, whether it’s computers, smartphones, or other devices. This prolonged screen time can lead…
Read ArticleApplication Date: 11-Aug-2026
Grant No: US 12,702,290 B2
Status: Granted
Inventors: VenkataKrishnan Srinivasan, Revathy Manthri Rangaraj, Subhajit Banerjee Purnapatra, Ranjith Kumar Keerthighaan Kanagasegar
Application Date: 18-Feb-2025
Grant No: 560581
Status: Granted
Inventors: Venkatakrishnan S, Harshitha Prakash, Midhula Vijayan, Deepthi K Prasad
Status: Pending
Sub Status: Docketed New Case – Ready for Examination 11/22/2023
Inventors: Harshitha Prakash Chikkatur, Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan, Midhula Vijayan, Deepthi Keshav Prasad
Status: Pending
Sub Status: Docketed New Case – Ready for Examination 10/31/2023
Inventors: Sourav Pal, Ranjith Kumar, Ronal Isaac Vettikattu, Justin Antony
Status: Pending
Sub Status: Docketed New Case – Ready for Examination 01/26/2024
Inventors: Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan, Revathy Manthri Rangaraj, Subhajit Banerjee Purnapatra, Keerthighaan Kanagasegar, Ranjith Kumar
Status: Pending
Sub Status: Docketed New Case – Ready for Examination 01/26/2024
Inventors: Sourav Pal, Justin Antony
Status: Pending
Sub Status: Docketed New Case – Ready for Examination 05/19/2023
Inventors: Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan, Revathy Manthri Rangaraj, Subhajit Banerjee Purnapatra, Keerthighaan Kanagasegar
Status: Pending
Status: Docketed New Case – Ready for Examination 01/05/2024
Inventors: Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan, Sourav Pal
Status: Pending
Sub Status: Docketed New Case – Ready for Examination 11/09/2022
Inventors: Sourav Pal
Status: Pending
Sub Status: Reply Filed. Application in amended examination
Inventors: Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan, Harshitha Prakash Chikkatur
Status: Pending
Sub Status: Awaiting Request for Examination
Inventors: Sourav Pal, Ranjith Kumar, Ronal Isaac Vettikattu, Justin Antony
Status: Pending
Sub Status: Application in Hearing
Inventors: Sourav Pal
Status: Pending
Sub Status: Reply Filed. Application in amended examination
Inventors: Sourav Pal, Justin Antonyr
Status: Pending
Sub Status: Application Refused – Disposed
Inventors: Venkatakrishnan S., Revathy Manthri Rangaraj, Subhajit Banerjee Purnapatra, Keerthighaan Kanagasegar
Application Date: 12-Dec-2013
Grant No: 9258460
Status: Granted
Inventors: Shyam Vasudeva RAO, Mahabaleswara Ram BHATT, Sriram PADMANABHAN
Application Date: 23-Aug-2012
Grant No: 9210316
Status: Granted
Inventors: Shyam Vasudeva Rao, K. Chandrasekhar, Bharath Hegde, Srinidhi Srinath
Application Date: 14-Aug-2012
Grant No: 9277862
Status: Granted
Inventors: Shyam Vasudeva Rao, K. Chandrasekhar, M. R. Bhatt
Application Date: 10-Jan-2014
Grant No: 9002131
Status: Granted
Inventors: Shyam Vasudeva Rao, Chandrasekhar Kuppuswamy, Mahabaleswara Ram Bhatt, Sriram Padmanabhan
Application Date: 12-Feb-2016
Grant No: 383633
Status: Granted
Inventors: Venkatakrishnan S, Keerthighaan Kanagasegar, Subhaji Banerjee Purnapatra, Anagha Katti, Ravi Maniyal, Balaji Raghavendra S
Application Date: 04-Mar-2020
Grant No: 535461
Status: Granted
Inventors: Sourav Pal
Application Date: 06-Oct-2020
India
Grant No: 471893
Status: Granted
Inventors: Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan, Revathy Manthri Rangaraj, Subhajit Banerjee Purnapatra, Ranjith Kumar, Keerthighaan Kanagasegar
Head of Finance
Vinayak Murudeshwar serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Forus Health, driving the company’s financial strategies and ensuring a strong foundation of controllership and compliance. With a focus on supporting business leaders, he fosters a high-performance culture that aligns financial objectives with business outcomes.
A Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a commerce graduate from Mumbai University, Vinayak brings extensive experience to his role. Before joining Forus Health in September 2018, he worked with HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd., a leader in oncology care, and gained valuable NBFC experience at India Finserve Advisors Private Ltd. (A True North Venture) and ACC Ltd.
At Forus Health, Vinayak oversees the entire finance function, collaborating closely with investors, stakeholders, auditors, and regulatory bodies to ensure seamless financial operations nd strategic growth.
Head of Human Resources & Administrative Services
Dr. Sreedhar Reddy leads Human Resources and Administrative Services at Forus Health, shaping the company’s people management strategies and driving organizational growth. He spearheaded the establishment of HR functions, policies, and processes, ensuring the company’s workforce is aligned with its goals.
His focus is on attracting and retaining top talent across research, design, and business, building a team that drives Forus Health’s mission to create a meaningful impact globally.
A former Indian Air Force personnel, Dr. Sreedhar brings over 20 years of industrial experience. He holds a postgraduate degree in public personnel management from Osmania University and has completed his PhD in management studies.
Head of Business Unit
KMK Rajendran heads Forus Health’s business unit, driving domestic sales and overseeing the development of regional business units across India. He leads the expansion of sales and service teams nationwide, ensuring Forus Health’s sustained growth in the Indian market.
With expertise in sales and marketing strategy formulation, KMK manages the entire sales cycle within the healthcare domain. His leadership has resulted in the successful installation of more than 1,000 cameras across India, significantly enhancing access to healthcare.
KMK brings over 20 years of experience from roles at prominent companies such as Bayer Healthcare, Nicholas Piramal, and Boehringer Knoll. He holds a BSc degree from Kerala and continues to utilize his deep industry knowledge to drive the success of Forus Health in India.
Head of US Operations
Donny Thomas has been an integral part of Forus Health since joining in 2012, where he played a vital role in developing the company’s international sales program. In just four years, he successfully introduced the 3nethra range of products to more than 25 countries, contributing significantly to the company’s global expansion.
In 2016, Donny led the establishment of Forus Health’s US subsidiary, laying the foundation for the company’s presence in the North American market. His responsibilities span developing strategic business partnerships, launching new products, identifying and penetrating new markets, creating market-entry strategies, and building global distribution channels.
Donny holds a postgraduate degree in life sciences and an MBA from Durham University Business School (UK). With over 20 years of experience in product and business development, Donny continues to drive Forus Health’s growth and success in the United States.
Chief Manufacturing and Regulatory Officer
R J Venkatramanan (RJV) leads the manufacturing operations at Forus Health, playing a key role in establishing the company’s manufacturing facility and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. His expertise spans the entire product lifecycle, from conceptualization and development to implementation, cost optimization, manufacturing, and launch.
With over 20 years of experience, RJV has successfully led multiple development teams across hardware, software, industrial design, and mechanical engineering. His exceptional leadership enables him to build, train, and guide highly efficient, cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment that drives operational excellence.
Before joining Forus Health, RJV gained valuable experience with leading global companies such as Epigon Media Technologies, BPL Telecom, BPL Sanyo Technologies, BPL, and Electronic Research. His deep understanding of manufacturing and regulatory landscapes, along with his extensive experience with global customers, helped drive Forus Health’s growth and success.
Chief Technology Officer and Head of Research & Development
Venkat drives technological advancements and product development at Forus Health. With over 30 years of experience across avionics, automation, digital broadcasting, semiconductors, medical devices, and cloud services, he has held key technical roles at Philips and NXP Semiconductor.
Venkat holds an M.Tech in Software Engineering from BITS Pilani and a B.E. in Computer Engineering from Madurai Kamaraj University. He holds four granted patents (with four more pending) and has multiple technical publications in international journals and conferences. With extensive experience in developing many first-of-their-kind initiatives over three decades, Venkat led the development of the world’s first affordable ophthalmic fundus camera, now installed in 3,000+ locations across 35+ countries.
His innovations include AI-powered tools for diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and dry eye detection, as well as a comprehensive Digital Health SaaS Platform implemented in 115 Community Health Centers in Andhra Pradesh. This initiative enabled 3.5 million eye screenings in four years, in addition to 1 million screenings at corporate and vision centers.
Venkat spearheaded the world’s first wireless wearable digital subjective refractor, 3nethra specto, and led the creation of 3nethra neoHD, an advanced pediatric retinal imaging camera. He also played a key role in developing 3nethra pico, a portable handheld retinal and anterior imaging system.
Venkat’s willingness to experiment and take risks in developing breakthrough technologies has transformed healthcare accessibility globally. His contributions continue to shape the future of healthcare technology, ensuring that Forus Health remains at the forefront of innovation in eye care.
Founder & CEO
Chandrasekhar K. leads Forus Health with a vision to redefine eye care by leveraging advanced technology and innovation. With extensive experience in the healthcare and technology sectors, he has spearheaded the development of groundbreaking solutions that empower eye care professionals worldwide Under his leadership, Forus Health has created an advanced technology platform that not only increases access to eye care but also tackles the global issue of preventable blindness, making a significant impact in addressing this critical health challenge.
A defining achievement in his journey is the introduction of ‘3nethra,’ a product that has transformed the retinal imaging market in India. This innovation has played a pivotal role in expanding early diagnosis and treatment capabilities in eye care across the country.
Before founding Forus Health, Chandrasekhar served as Director of Strategy at NXP Semiconductors and built a distinguished career spanning over 20 years in leading multinational and Indian technology companies. He is an alumnus of BITS Pilani and IIM Kolkata, bringing a strong foundation in engineering and business strategy to his entrepreneurial endeavors.