Doctor's
Panel
Dr.
Nimesh P.Mehta
(Chief Consultant & Medical Director)
(DIVYADRASTHI EYE CARE CENTER.)
Dr. Nimesh Mehta is one of the most distinguished Ophthalmologists in
Mumbai, who is pioneered in Cataract Surgery & Refractive surgery.
More recently he has been at the forefront of phacoemulsification cataract
surgery in this metropolis. He has a longstanding association with patient.
It is less than two years & till date he has performed number of surgeries
in the field of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Nimesh Mehta's Profile:
Basic
Qualification:
MBBS passed In June 1991 at First Attempt from Shri M. P. Shah Medical
College,
Jamnagar.
Passed M.S -OPHTHALMOLOGY at Saurashtra University in April 1995.
Special
Training:
* One year Internship training - done at Sion Hospital and at Bhagwati
Municipal Hospital,
Borivli.
* Rural Health training, at Primary Health Centre, Aliyabada, Jamnagar-(Saurashtra
).
* 3 years Residency Training in M.S Ophthal. At Irwin Hospital, Jamnagar.
* Training in various Ophthalmic Surgery viz. Cataract Surgery with IOL
implementation,
Keratoplasty, Ophthalmic Surgical Emergencies, Squint Surgery, Lid Surgery,
Glaucoma
Surgery Lacrimal Sac surgery etc.
Conference
Attended:
* All India Ophthalmological Society, 53rd Annual Conference Bombay, February
1995.
* XIth National Symposium - "Retina & Vitreous 1990's" by
Ahmedabad Academy of Ophthalmology October 1993.
* Rajkot Ophthalmological Society Annual Meetings.
* Annual Conferences of Bombay Ophthalmologists Association & All
India Ophthalmologist Association.
Work experience:
* Worked as a R.M.O. IN B.A.B.T. Eye Hospital, Kandivli (West), Bombay.
* Got Fellowship Training in Phaco Surgery and Corneal Refractive Surgery
in August'95 at Laxmi Eye Institute, Panvel under Dr. S. Haldipurkar.
* Participated in "EYE CAMP" at Chitrakoot, Shri Sadguru Seva
trust, in Oct-Nov'95 and in Jan'99.
* Honorary Eye Surgeon as Cataract & Gen. Ophth. Consultant at Bombay
City Eye Institute (Oct-95 to March 2002.)
* Actively involved in conducting Phaco training courses at Bombay City
Eye Institute, held every quarterly.
* Was invited by the Rajkot Ophthalmological society to conduct Phaco-training
courses there.
* Organized Public Awareness Lectures on Eye Care at Borivli in 1998 and
at Bombay in 1997 -98.
* Into Private Practice as an Ophthalmologist in Borivli since Oct'95.
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Dr.
Sunil N. Vasani
(Squint, Paediatric & Oculoplastic Ophthalmology Specialist)
Basic
Qualification:
* M.B.B.S: passed from Seth G.S Medical College, Mumbai in the year of
'92.
* Internship: K.E.M Hospital, in the year of '93-'94.
Special
trainings:
* Advanced Phaco-Emulsification Course, Alcon, Texas, USA.
* Clinical & Surgical Management of Thyroid Ophthalmology.
* Management of Ophthalmic Manifestations of Cranio-Facial Disorders.
* Reading & Diagnosis of Ophthalmic CT Scans & MRI's.
* Management of Eye Muscle Disorders with Botulinum Toxin (Squint).
* Ophthalmic trauma & Burns.
Achievements
:
* Best Scientific Paper Award for "Pagged Vs Unpegged Orbital
Implants" paper presented at The Annual American Academy of Ophthalmology
meet held at Orlando, USA.
* Best Clinical Fellow Award.
* Gold Medal in Diploma in Ophthalmology Examination, Mumbai University.
* Stood First in 1st MBBS in University.
* Gold Medal in Physiology in 1st MBBS.
Conference
attended:
* American Pediatric Ophthalmologist's Fall Symposium at the zoo, San
Diego 2000.
* Advanced surgical and suturing course for residents and fellows as instructor,
San Diego 1999.
* American Academy of Pediatric Ophthalmology annual meet, San Diego,
1999.
* American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic And Recon- structive Surgeons
annual meet, Orlando 1999.
* American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meet, New Orleans 1998.
Affiliations:
* As a Registrar Ophthalmology, KEM Hospital, Mumbai.
* Clinical Instructor, Crouse hospital, Oculoplastics Dept., Syracuse,
University of New York.
* Clinical Instructor and Research Instructor, Department of Oculoplastics,
University of California, San Diego.
* Clinical Instructor and Research Instructor, Dept of Pediatric Ophthalmology,
University of California,
San Diego.
* Visiting Professor, University of California, San Diego.
* Practicing as a Squint, Oculoplastic & Paediatric Ophthalmology
Consultant in the city of Mumbai.
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Dr.
Vinay Agrawal
(Cornea Specialist)
Basic
Qualification:
* D.N.B. (Ophthalmology), National Board of Examinations, 1991
* Passed M.D (Ophthalmology), University of Bombay, 1991.
* Diploma in Ophthalmology (Fed.), 1990
* Passed M.B.B.S (Bombay), 1987.
Achievements:
* First Rank in the University of Bombay in Ophthalmology, at M.S. Examination,
Jan -1991.
* Bell Pharma Award for Best Postgraduate Paper & Best original research,
October- 1990 & Nov 1997
*Post Graduate Merit Scholarship, University of Bombay, 1988-1991.
* First rank in T.N.Medical College, Bombay, in Ophthalmology & Otorhinolaryngology
at University of
Bombay exams, October 1986
* Invite Referee, Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 1999 onwards.
* Course Director, Instruction Course, "Corneal Ulcers" at Ophtha-Trendz,
Annual Conference of the Bombay Ophthalmologists' Association, 6th November,
2001.
* Member, Editorial Board Journal of Bombay Ophthalmologists' Association,
1997-2000
Special
Experience:
* Cornea - Penetrating Kerotoplasty
* Laser Refractive Surgery
* Phaco-Emulsification m/c & Intra Ocular Lens implantation.
* Glaucoma Surgery.
* Ultrasonic Biometry
* Pachymetry (Slit Lamp & Ultrasonic)
Work Experience:
* Resident House Officer, T.N. Medical College & Municipal Eye Hospital,
Bombay, Feb 1988 to July 1989
* Resident Registrar, T.N. Medical College & Bhagwati Hospital, Bombay,
Feb 1990 to Jan 1992
* Clinical Research Associate, Bombay City Eye Institute, Bombay, Feb
1992 to Dec 1992.
* Assistant Ophthalmic Surgeon, B.A.B.T Eye Hospital, Bombay, Nov. 1991
to Apr. 1992.
* Consultant, Cornea Services, Bombay City Eye Institute, Feb 1994 to
June 1999.
* Chief Consultant, Cornea & Refractive Services, Bombay, Oct 1994
to Nov 1996.
Current
Appointments:
* Hon. Ophthalmologist at Jaslok Hospital, Bombay.
* Hon. Ophthalmologist at Pramukhswami Eye Hospital, Bombay.
* Chief Consultant, Clear Vision Eye Centre, Bombay.
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Dr. Alpa N.Mehta
(Anaeasthetist)
Basic Qualification:
* Passed Final M.B.B.S at 1st Attempt from Shri M.P. Shah Medical College,Jamnagar,
Suarastra University, April 1993.
* One Year Internship Training completed at Surendranagar with Rural Health
Training at Primary Health Centre - Aliyabada, Jamnagar (Saurashtra)
Special
trainings:
* Residency training in M.D. Anaesthesia from July, 1994 at Irwin Hospital,
Jamnagar.
* Worked as a "Tutor" in Anaesthesiology from March 1996 to
June 1997 at Irwin Hospital, Jamnagar.
* Passed M.D. Anaesthesia Examination held by Saurashtra University in
April 1997.
* Thesis preparation on " Intravenous Fentanyl" for attenuation
of Cardiovascular response to laryngoscopy and intubation.
* Training in various surgical operation theatres viz. General Surgery,
Orthopaedics, E.N.T.,
Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, Plastic surgery and in I.C.C.U also.
Current Appointments:
*Hon.Anaesthetist : Shatabdi Hospital, Kandivli (W), Mumbai
*Hitvardhak Hospital, Kandivli (W), Mumbai
*Apex Hospital, Borivli (W), Mumbai AND
*Some Private Nursing Homes.
Past Appointments:
* Honorary Private Anaesthetist at Bhagwati Hospital, Borivli, Mumbai since July 1997.
* Honorary Anaesthesiologist at Gujarati Seva Samaj, Borivli, Mumbai since 1997.
* Private Anaesthetist on call in major nursing homes in Borivli, Mumbai.
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Dr.Sandeep Asher
(Retina Specialist)
Academic Qualifications:
M.B.B.S – January 1995, Grant Medical College, Mumbai.
M.S – July 2000, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore.
Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Services – December 2003,
Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai..
Training and Experience :
October 2007- till date : Consultant VR surgeon at Mumbai and visiting consultant, Rajas Eye Hospital, Indore
Aravind Eye Hospital, Tirunelveli – April 2005 to September 2007.
Medical Officer In Charge , Vitreoretinal Services : Handling most of the clinical and administrative aspects of the department with an average daily OPD of >120 patients
- In charge of Diabetic Retinopathy Project in association with World Diabetic Fund
- Participated as co-investigator in an international clinical trial for a new drug
- Reviewer for “Archives of Ophthalmology” and “Retinal Cases and Brief Reports” -2007- international peer reviewed journals
- Conducted regular screening for ROP in association with neonatologists
- Medical Officer in charge of library and academics for postgraduate students
Bombay City Eye Institute and Reasearch Centre, Mumbai – March 2004 to April 2005.
- Retina consultant : Independent conduction of OPD and retinal procedures
- Institutional Review Board coordinator
- Academic in charge of DNB students
- Conducted Diabetic retinopathy camps with a van fully equipped with FFA and lasers
- Performed TTT for Choroidal Neovascular membranes
Aravind Eye Hospital – Madurai – June 2002 to December 2003
- Extensively performed lasers and mastered advanced skills in B scan ultrasonography
- Operated scleral buckling and vitrectomies for endophthalmitis and complicated retinal detachments
- Widely used digital angiography and OCT
Sadguru netra Chikitsalaya – Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh – Sep.2000 to February 2002.
- A 500 bedded eye hospital in a rural setup
- Extensive surgical experience in SICS,lacrimal and oculoplastic surgeries
- Organised scientific programmes during the 26th MP State Conference – Oct 2001
- Made a video film on “Operation Theatre Sterilisation”
- Prepared course material and trained Nursing Assistants
Teaching Experience :
- Theory classes and practical training in assessment of retinal disorders and hands-on training for doing lasers to postgraduate students, trainees and fellows.
- Assisted fellows in scleral buckling and vitrectomies
- Assistant professor in Ophthtalmology- Aravind Eye Hospital, Tirunelveli
Scientific Papers presented :
- Study of small incision cataract surgery- 6th SAARC Congress , Kathmandu, November 1999
- Operation Theatre Sterilisation Techniques – 26th MP State Ophthalmic Society, October 2001
- Preservative free HPMC for persistent corneal defects – 26th MP State Ophthalmic Society, October 2001
- Instruction Course on Indirect Opthalmoscopy – All India Ophthalmic Society meet, Bhubaneshwar January, 2005
Community Outreach programmes :
- Rural eye camps for refraction and cataract screening around Mangalore
- Eradication programmes for trachoma, vitamin A deficiency and pediatric blindness at Chitrakoot
- Hospital based Netra Yagnyas – Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya, Chitrakoot
- Weekly conducted Diabetic retinopathy screening and treatment camps around Mumbai, Madurai and Tirunelveli
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Dr.SAPNA KINI
(Cornea Consultant)
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
DEGREE |
Year |
Institution |
Result |
Remarks |
Cornea Fellowship &
Phacoemulsification training |
April 2009-October2010 |
Aravind Eye Institute, Madurai |
N.A |
N.A |
D.N.B. |
Dec. 2007 |
Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai |
Pass |
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III-M.B.B.S. |
Dec. 2001 |
G.M.C. Aurangabad, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University |
60.91% |
1st Div. |
II-M.B.B.S. |
May 2000 |
G.M.C. Aurangabad, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University |
62.37% |
1st Div. |
I-M.B.B.S. |
Nov. 1998 |
G.M.C. Aurangabad, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University |
60.10% |
1st Div. |
H.S.C. |
March 1997 |
Maharashtra State Board |
90.83% |
Distinction |
S.S.C. |
March 1995 |
Maharashtra State Board |
92.57% |
Merit |
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Presently working as a Consultant in BhaktiVedanta Hospital, Mira road since Jan.2011.
- Honarary Cornea Consultant in Divya Drashti Eye Clinic since Jan.2011.
- Phacoemulsification training in Aravind Eye Institute, Tirunelveli in October 2010.
- Fellowship in CORNEA in Aravind Eye Institute, Madurai from April 2009 - September 2010.
- Worked as Senior Registrar in E.S.I.C Hospital, Andheri, Mumbai, from September 2008- February 2009.
- Worked as Registrar in Dr. R.N. Cooper Municipal Hospital, Mumbai from February, 20008- August 2008.
- Worked as Senior Fellow in Tulsi Eye Hospital Nasik (Sight Savers) from March 2007 to August 2007.
- Worked as Ophthalmology Post Graduate resident in Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai from 1st March 2004 to 28th February, 2007.
- Worked in Community out Reach Programme under Rotary Club of Mumbai in Hassanali Tobaccowala Eye Centre, Talwada during residency.
ACADEMIC HONOURS & ACHIEVEMENTS
- Second Prize in Quiz in BOA Annual Conference Focus – 2007.
- Best speaker prize for topic of ‘Pharmacology of Ocular Lubricants’ in Dry Eye Symposium in Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre.
PUBLICATIONS
- An Unusual Mass of the Orbit – BOA Journal – 2005 edition.
PRESENTATIONS
- Various Journal clubs, case presentations & Grand Round presentation in Aravind eye hospital, Madurai.
- Various case presentations in Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai & Tulsi Eye Hospital, Nasik.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Lecturing Post graduate students in Aravind Eye Hospital during fellowship.
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