Ophthalmology Department Doctors
Dr. Prachi Agashe
Paediatric Ophthalmologist, Adult Squint Surgeon and Neuro Ophthalmologist
Dr. Prachi Agashe
Paediatric Ophthalmologist, Adult Squint Surgeon and Neuro Ophthalmologist
MBBS, DNB (Ophthal), Fellowship in General Ophthalmology, Fellowship Paediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Squint Surgery, Fellowship Retinopathy of Prematurity
Training:
Dr. Prachi Agashe is among the Best Paediatric Ophthalmologist in Mumbai thanks to her extensive training. After obtaining her medical degree (MBBS) from Nair Hospital in Mumbai, she became a Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) in Ophthalmology, followed by a Fellowship in Cataract and General Ophthalmology from K.B. Haji Bachooali Eye Hospital in Mumbai. She also did a specialisation (Fellowship) in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Squint Surgery from the renowned Aravind Eye Institute at Madurai. In addition, Dr. Prachi Agashe has also undergone specific fellowship training in Retinopathy of Prematurity at the LV Prasad Eye Institute at Hyderabad, all top Eye Institutes of the country. She has also been an observer with Dr. Richard Hertle from USA to hone her skills of nystagmus management in children and adults. Dr. Agashe also has various certifications to her credit including the International Council of Ophthalmology, United Kingdom.
Experience:
With more than 15 years of experience, Dr. Agashe holds professional memberships of the Bombay Ophthalmic Association, Maharashtra Ophthalmic Society, All India Ophthalmic Society and Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology Society of India. She also has published a number of research papers and has been an instructor to Ophthalmologists for various courses and has contributed to book chapters on paediatric uveitis and retinopathy of prematurity.
Special Interests
- Paediatric & Adult Squint
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Paediatric Cataract
- Nystagmus
Mrs. Trupti Paradkar
Optometrist, Low Vision & Contact Lens Specialist M Optom, Fellowship Binocular Vision
Mrs. Trupti Paradkar
Optometrist, Low Vision & Contact Lens Specialist M Optom, Fellowship Binocular Vision
Training:
Mrs. Trupti Paradkar completed her Bachelors in Optometry and then Masters in Optometry from the Lotus College of Optometry in Mumbai in 2011. After this, she pursued a Fellowship in Binocular Vision from the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry in 2015. She has also obtained a BA in Clinical Psychology. She is also specialised as a Vision Therapist for Special children, Learning disabled children and athletes.
Experience:
Mrs. Trupti Paradkar has worked as an Optometrist at Bombay Hospital, Doctor Eye Institute and Sneh Rehabilitation Education and Research Centre. She has also been a Professor and external examiner for budding Optometrists at Lotus College, Laxmi College and Wavikar Eye Institute. Mrs. Paradkar has also conducted various school and community eye camps. She has also presented various research papers at conferences nationally and internationally. She is a professional member of the Optometry Council of India, Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry and Indian Optometric Association.
Special Interests:
- Vision Therapy
- Contact Lenses
- Sports Vision
Dr. Swapnesh Sawant
Retina
Dr. Swapnesh Sawant
Retina
MS, DNB, FRCS, FICO, FMRF, FAICO
Training:
Dr. Swapnesh Sawant completed his MBBS from Nair Hospital in 2005. He completed his MS Ophthalmology from D Y Patil Medical College and Hospital in Navi Mumbai in 2008. He obtained his Fellowship from the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) in 2009, a Fellowship from Medical Research Foundation (FMRF), Sankar Nethralaya in Chennai in 2010 and another Fellowship from the All India Ophthalmological Society in 2011. He also obtained his Diplomate of National Board (DNB) from New Delhi in 2011. In 2013, Dr. Sawant obtained yet another Fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (FRCS) in Glasgow.
Experience:
Dr. Swapnesh Sawant has worked at Bachooali Hospital, JJ Hospital and is currently also consulting at Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai. He is a Member of the Bombay Ophthalmologists Association, Maharashtra Ophthalmological Society and All India Ophthalmological Society. He has been awarded a Gold Medal by the Intraocular implant and refractive society of India 2018 at the hands of Honourable Vice President of India, Shri Venkaiah Naiduji. He has published many articles in peer reviewed journals and authored a chapter in a textbook of Retina.
Special Interests:
- Vitrectomy
- Age Related Macular Degeneration
- Macular hole
Dr. Mitesh Jain
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Dr. Mitesh Jain
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
MBBS, Fellowship
Training:
Dr. Mitesh Jain completed his MBBS in 2005 from Nair Hospital. After a residency in Ophthalmology from H V Desai Eye Hospital, Pune Dr. Jain obtained his degree in MS Ophthalmology. He then completed his super specialisation in Cornea and Anterior Segment with a Fellowship from the reputed L V Prasad Eye Hospital in Hyderabad in 2012.
Experience:
Dr. Mitesh Jain has performed more than 10000 cataract surgeries and more than 250 corneal transplant surgeries. He is a member of various ophthalmic associations and has numerous research papers published in various national and international journals. Dr. Jain is one of the few cornea and refractive surgeons in Mumbai who perform keratoprosthesis surgery and stem cell transplant.
Special Interests:
- Cataract Surgery
- Corneal Transplant
- Refractive Surgery
- Ocular surface reconstruction
Dr. Akshay Nair
Oculoplasty & Ocular Oncology
Dr. Akshay Nair
Oculoplasty & Ocular Oncology
MBBS, DNB, Fellowship Ophthalmic plastic surgery and Ocular oncology
Training:
After finishing his MBBS in 2007, Dr. Akshay Nair went on to obtain his Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Ophthalmology from reputed Sankara Nethralaya in Chennai in 2012. After this, Dr. Nair got a Fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Ocular Oncology and Oculo-Facial Aesthetics from L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India in 2014. He also underwent Fellowship training from the International Council of Ophthalmology at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, USA.
Experience:
Dr. Akshay Nair has more than 15 years of experience and a whopping 70 peer reviewed research publications. He has been invited as a speaker to more than 25 talks nationally and internationally. He is also a member of the All India Ophthalmological Society, Oculoplastic Association of India and American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Nair has also been a reviewer / referee for various International Journals.
Special Interests:
– Ptosis Surgery
– Post trauma repair (Eye Reconstructive surgery)
– Eye cancer resection and reconstruction surgery
Dr. Yogesh Patil
Vitreo Retina Surgeon
Dr. Yogesh Patil
Vitreo Retina Surgeon
MBBS, MS, Fellowship Vitreo Retinal Surgery
Training:
Dr. Yogesh Patil finished his MBBS from Nair Hospital in Mumbai in 2004 and went on to finish his MS in Ophthalmology from B J Medical College in Pune in 2009. He then obtained a Fellowship in Vitreo Retinal Surgery from one of the best institutes for retina in India, the Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai in 2012.
Experience:
Dr. Yogesh Patil has over 12 years of experience in the field. He is known for his calm demeanour and patient explanation of the condition and treatment options. Dr. Patil also has a number of research publications in the field of retinal surgery.
Special Interests:
– Diabetic retinopathy
– Retinal Detachment
– Macular Degeneration