M.B.B.S., M.S. (Ophthalmology)
28+ years
Dr. Satpal Pannu is a Consultant in the Ophthalmology Department of Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital.
Dr. Pannu completed his M.B.B.S. at Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune and M.S. (Ophthalmology) at Bombay University. Subsequently, he received his microsurgery training at Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai. His professional journey began in the Armed Forces, with him serving as a Specialist at various Indian naval hospitals, notably aboard the Indian Naval Hospital Ship (INHS) Asvini, Mumbai. He later worked as a Consultant at Prince Aly Khan and Saifee Hospitals. His most recent tenure was as a Consultant at the Ophthalmology Department, Seven Hills Hospital for over 7 years.
Dr. Pannu brings extensive expertise to his practice, specialising in phacoemulsification with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation and various advanced techniques for cataract surgery. He also performs anterior segment surgeries for glaucoma, strabismus (squint), pterygium, and diseases affecting the lid and lacrimal sac.
As a recognised Associate Professor at Mumbai University—since December 1996—Dr. Pannu has mentored and taught numerous successful postgraduate students pursuing their M.S. (Ophthalmology). He has undertaken various research projects under the aegis of the Armed Forces Medical Research Committee (AFMRC) and published and presented papers at various conferences.