M.B.B.S., M.S. (Ophthalmology)
Unique experience of 28 years
Dr. Neepa Thacker Dave is a Consultant in the Department of Ophthalmology at the Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
Dr. Dave specialises in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, with a particular interest in paediatric cataracts and all types of squints in children and adults. Her current research focuses on myopia in children.
M.B.B.S., M.S., D.N.B., D.O.M.S., F.M.R.F., F.V.R.F., M.N.A.M.S., I.C.O. (U.K.)
Vitreo-retina (Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai)
18 years of experience
Dr. Vishal M. Rathore is a Consultant at the Department of Ophthalmology, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
Dr. Rathore did his postgraduate from Government Medical College, Nagpur. After completing his M.S., he completed three years of rigorous fellowship cum senior residency in vitreo-retina from Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India's best retina treatment centre.
Subsequently, Dr. Rathore worked as a vitreo-retina surgeon at the famous L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad. He has performed thousands of simple and complex vitreo-retina surgeries; these include simple and complex retinal detachments, diabetic vitrectomies, and trauma treatment with 23- and 25-gauge advanced suture-less systems.
Dr. Rathore has presented several papers at various national and international conferences. He has published many papers in various international journals. Dr. Rathore is also a member of various national and international ophthalmological societies.
M.B.B.S., D.N.B. (Ophthalmology)
Long Term Fellowship in Cornea and Anterior Segment (L.V.P.E.I., Hyderabad)
17 years of experience
Dr. Mitesh Jain is a Consultant at the Department of Ophthalmology, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
Dr. Jain graduated from T.N. Medical College and B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai in 2004. He did his Ophthalmic Residency at H.V. Desai Eye Hospital, Pune, following which he pursued Long Term Cornea and Anterior Segment Fellowship at the prestigious L.V. Prasad Eye Institute (L.V.P.E.I.), Hyderabad in 2012. His prime focus is Cataract Surgery, Corneal Transplant, and Refractive Surgery.
Dr. Jain has performed numerous cataract surgeries using premium lenses and more than 400 corneal transplants, including anterior and posterior lamellar transplant. He is among the few surgeons to perform keratoprosthesis (a surgery in which the diseased cornea is replaced with an artificial cornea) and stem cell transplant. Dr. Jain has performed numerous refractive surgeries, including Laser-assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK), Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), and ICL (implantable Collamer lens) surgery.
Dr. Jain has published his research in several national and international journals. He is a member of various ophthalmic associations.
Johns Hopkins/ Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, USA
35 years
Dr. Nisheeta Agarwala is a Consultant in the Department of Ophthalmology at the Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
Dr. Agarwala completed her Graduation and Post-Graduation from the University of Mumbai at Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai, India and received her MS degree in 1982. She further did her higher Ophthalmic Training at Johns Hopkins Medical Institute, Wilmer Eye Hospital, Baltimore, USA and Institute of Ophthalmology, Judd Street, London, UK, in 1983 & 1984.
Her special interests include corneal disease & surgery. She has kept herself updated in advances in corneal surgery, particularly lamellar corneal surgery, through special training courses & hands-on-experience in these surgeries.
As the Honorary Medical Director of the Eye Bank Co-ordination and Research Centre (IFETB, a “Not for Profit” organisation) since its inception in 1995, Dr. Agarwala has played a pivotal role in improving corneal transplant services in Mumbai in terms of both numbers and quality. This Eye Bank is one of the five in India recognised and affiliated with the International Federation of Eye Banks, USA. She was also nominated to the District Blindness Control Society by the National Association of Blind in the past.
M.B.B.S., D.N.B., F.A.C.S.
12 years
Dr. Akshay Nair is a Consultant in the Department of Ophthalmology at the Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
Dr. Nair's areas of interest include ptosis (droopy eye correction surgery), blepharoplasty, lacrimal surgery, and eyelid tumours. He has been honoured with the ‘Achievement Award’ by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology in 2019. He has been featured in the ‘Top 2% Scientists’ as published by Stanford University, which lists the most-cited scientists globally for 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Dr. Nair has served as an elected Member on the executive councils for the Oculoplastics Association of India, and the Asia-Pacific Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Nair has authored over 140 indexed scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals and has also contributed to 15 scientific textbooks.
M.B.B.S., M.S. (Ophthalmology), FICO (UK), FMRF (Glaucoma)
13 years
Dr. Arjun Gokani is a Consultant in the Department of Ophthalmology at the Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre. Known for his expertise in handling challenging cataract cases, he is also one of the pioneers of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) in Mumbai.
Dr. Gokani completed his MBBS from K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai, and his Masters in Ophthalmology from Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Kolkata. He trained at the prestigious Shankar Nethralaya in Chennai. He honed his skills in treating complex cataracts and became well-versed in the latest techniques for glaucoma surgery.
Dr. Gokani is known for his proficiency in premium cataract surgeries, including multifocal IOLs, toric IOLs, EDOF IOLs, and trifocal IOLs. His expertise also covers a wide range of glaucoma procedures, from trabeculectomy and Ahmed glaucoma valve implants to newer approaches like GATT and BANG.
He also has numerous publications in international journals and has been part of some of the cutting edge research at LVPEI Hospital in Hyderabad.
M.B.B.S., D.N.B., FAEH (Glaucoma), FAICO (Glaucoma), FICO (UK), FRCS (Glasgow)
Long-term (24 months) Fellowship in Diagnostics and Medical, Laser and Surgical treatment of glaucoma from Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore
11 years
Dr. Kartik P Panikkar is a Consultant in the Department of Ophthalmology at the Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
Dr. Panikkar is a Glaucoma Specialist. He completed his Diplomate of the National Board postgraduate training and long-term Fellowship in glaucoma at the prestigious Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore.
With a special interest in glaucoma diagnostics, he is proficient advanced diagnostic modalities such as the HRT and HEP. He is skilled in various glaucoma laser procedures, including iridotomy, iridoplasty, selective laser trabeculoplasty, and diode cyclophotocoagulation. Surgically, he is well-versed with topical cataract phacoemulsification, trabeculectomy, glaucoma surgeries, glaucoma valve surgeries, congenital glaucoma surgeries as well as microinvasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS).
Dr. Panikkar has numerous certifications from a number of national and international boards attesting to his advanced knowledge and expertise.
M.B.B.S., M.D. (Medicine), I.D.C.C.M., F.C.C.S., P.G.D.I.D. (Infectious Diseases), M.B.A. (Healthcare Management)
16 years of experience
Dr. Tushar Parmar is an accomplished medical professional with over 16 years of experience in clinical practice, specialising in Critical Care & Emergency Medicine. Currently, he is the Head of Emergency Medicine at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, while also serving as Chief Intensivist of Critical Care and Coordinator Critical Care New Projects.
Dr. Parmar leads and mentors a high-performing emergency care team to ensure the provision of timely care to emergency patients. He proficiently manages complex cases in Emergency and Critical Care and has vast experience in Liver Transplant Critical Care, Neuro-critical Care, and Acute Cardiac Critical Care using therapies like E.C.M.O. and advanced hemofiltration. His work in Emergency Department also expands to Event Medicine, Acute Care Medicine, and Emergency Intensive Care. Dr. Paramar also oversees patient care, treatment, and recovery (both for local and overseas patients), ensuring timely assessment and initial management. He focuses on clinical pathways and patient satisfaction, as well as developing and executing comprehensive care pathways to ensure the accuracy and consistency of clinical care.
Dr. Parmar is actively involved in teaching and academic work. He has contributed to training and mentoring through institutions, such as N.B.E., I.S.C.C.M., and I.C.C.C.M., among others.
Dr. Parmar's utilises his skillset to enhance the care provided in high-pressure emergency and critical-care environments.
M.B.B.S., M.D., FNBCCM, EDIC
Fellowship in infectious disease, University of New South Wales, Australia
9 years of experience
Dr. Vivek Jain is a Consultant in the Department of Critical Care Medicine at the Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
Dr. Jain completed MBBS from Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai, MD (Anaesthesiology) from Tata Memorial Hospital, and FNBCCM from Fortis Hospital, Mumbai.
M.B.B.S., DA, D.N.B., IDCCM, IFCCM, EDIC, FECMO
Trained in ECMO; ESOl certified ECMO Fellowship
Dr. Vikrant S Pawar is a Consultant in the Department of Critical Care Medicine at the Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
Dr. Pawar is an Associate Teacher in Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM). He has special interest in neurocritical care and ECMO. Weaning the patient from ventilator, nutrition and efficient rehabilitation is a favourite domain.
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