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

 

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.