Ophthalmology
The Department of Ophthalmology at KEM Hospital has a well-equipped Out Patient Department (OPD), setup with the latest equipment. Our department has attained the status of postgraduate training centre in Ophthalmology. In addition to our clinics and camps, we have a deep interest in servicing the rural community in India. Our Vadu hospital that services 22 villages, performs several cataract surgeries.
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General Ophthalmic evaluation |
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Diabetic retinopathy screening |
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ROP (Retinopathy of Prematurity) screening |
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Cataract services with different types of intraocular lenses |
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Topical phacoemulsification services |
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Paediatric Ophthalmic services |
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Cornea services |
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Vitreo-Retina services |
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Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive services |
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Neuro Ophthalmology services |
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Ophthalmic ultrasound |
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Ophthalmic visual field |
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Glaucoma diagnosis and management services |
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BOTOX treatment |
Special Clinics and Camps
- Cornea Clinic
- Paediatric Ophthalmology Clinic
- Oculoplasty Clinic
- Vitreo Retina Clinic
- ROP Clinic
Cataract Detection Camps
We conduct free cataract detection camps every 3 months. Selected patients are operated for cataract with intraocular lens implant for free or at a concessional rate, thus helping the underprivileged patients to restore their eye sight.
Optometry Services
We also provide optometry and assessment services by an optometrist at the Ophthalmology OPD every Wednesday from 1 PM to 3 PM.
Our Doctors
Dr. Sanjay Shah
| Designation | Consultant & Head of Department |
| Department | Ophthalmology |
| Languages Spoken | English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati |
| Qualification | MBBS, MS, FCLL |
| Specialization & Achievements | Cataract Cornea, Ocular Surface Diseases, Glaucoma, Anterior Surgeries, Paediatric Cataract Surgeries |
Dr. Ravindra Kolte
| Designation | Consultant |
| Department | Ophthalmology |
| Languages Spoken | English, Hindi, Marathi |
| Qualification | MBBS, DOMS, MS |
| Special certifications | Registration as corneal surgeon by Govt. of Maharashtra |
| Specialization & Achievements | Specialised in Cornea and Oculoplastic Surgery. |
Dr. Renu Agarkhedkar
| Department | Ophthalmology |
| Qualification | MBBS, DNB, FMRF |
Dr. Aditi Patwardhan
| Designation | Associate Consultant |
| Department | Ophthalmology |
| Languages Spoken | English, Hindi, Marathi |
| Qualification | MBBS, MS, DNB |
| Qualification Details | MBBS, M.S. (Ophthalmology), DNB, Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina Surgery |
| Special certifications | Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina Surgery from Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai. |
| Specialization & Achievements | Retinopathy of prematurity, Retinal detachment surgery, Complex diabetic tractional detachment surgery, Lasers in diabetic retinopathy, Lasers in trauma or myopia, ROP laser. |
Dr. Nitant Shah
| Designation | Associate Consultant - Ophthalmology & Vitreo-retinal Surgery |
| Department | Ophthalmology |
| Qualification | MBBS, MS, DNB, FCPS, DOMS, MRCS, FMRF, FNB |
Dr. Namrata Gaikwad
| Designation | Associate Consultant - Ophthalmology & Occuloplasty |
| Department | Ophthalmology |
| Qualification | MBBS, MS |
Dr. Aishwarya Mulay
| Designation | Associate Consultant - Ophthalmology |
| Department | Ophthalmology |
| Qualification | MBBS, DOMS, FIGO, FMR, FHVDEH |
| Qualification Details | MBBS, DOMS, FIGO, FMR, FHVDEH (Glaucoma) |