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Dr Pavitra Shanbhag Bhat - Ophthalmologist

DR PAVITRA SHANBHAG BHAT

Fellowship in Medical Retina (AEH), FICO, FRCS (Glasgow), DNB (Gold Medal), FCPS, DOMS, DO, MBBS
Ophthalmologist
  • Fees: INR 1,000
  • Saturday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Introduction

Dr. Pavitra Shanbhag Bhat is one of the best Consultant - Ophthalmology in Mumbai and has an experience of 21 years in this field. Dr. Pavitra Bhat joined Dr. L H Hiranandani as a Visiting Consultant in Ophthalmology in June 2006 and became a full-time consultant in February 2010. After completing her under graduation Dr. Pavitra Shanbhag Bhat did her Diploma in Ophthalmology from KEM hospital where Dr. Pavitra Shanbhag Bhat trained under world-renowned ophthalmologists like Dr. Y. K. Dastoor and Dr. R.P. Jehangir. Dr. Pavitra Shanbhag Bhat comes with deep knowledge and rich experience in performing thousands of anterior segment surgeries like phacoemulsification, trabeculectomy, Keratoplasty, squint and lid surgeries. Dr. Pavitra Shanbhag Bhat has also performed complex surgeries in the posterior segment like retinal detachments, vitrectomy, lensectomy, endolaser, silicone oil and gas injections, etc. Dr. Pavitra Shanbhag Bhat has completed her DNB from Lokmanya Tilak medical college and General hospital where Dr. Pavitra Shanbhag Bhat was posted as a Keratoplasty Registrar and went on to complete her FRCS from Glasgow and a fellowship in Medical Retina from Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai.

Hospital Associations

DR L H HIRANANDANI HOSPITAL

Services/Interest

  • Glaucoma surgeries (Trabeculectomy
  • Trabeculectomy with Mitomycin C
  • Combined Phaco –Trab)
  • Squint surgeries
  • Keratoplasty (corneal Transplant)
  • Lid surgeries (entropion correction
  • ectropion correction
  • and ptosis surgeries
  • lid repairs) and Medical retina.

Experience

Dr. Pavitra Shanbhag Bhat has an experience of 21 years in this field.

Awards and Recognitions

Received Dr. G Venkataswamy Award & Gold Medal for being All India Topper in DNB, the award for topping DOMS Gold Medal for topping in Diploma in Ophthalmology from Mumbai University.

Education

Fellowship in Medical Retina (AEH), FICO, FRCS (Glasgow), DNB (Gold Medal), FCPS, DOMS, DO, MBBS

I Speak

English, Hindi

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DR L H HIRANANDANI HOSPITAL Timing

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Online Consultations

Monday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM,3:30 PM - 8:00 PM,2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM,3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM,3:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM,3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM,3:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM,5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

What is an ophthalmologist?

An ophthalmologist is a doctor who commonly acts as both a physician and a surgeon. He or she examines and treats diseases and injuries in and around the eye.

What does an ophthalmologist do?

An ophthalmologist is an MD who specializes in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists perform eye exams, diagnose and treat disease. They prescribe medications and perform eye surgery and also write prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses.

What is the difference between an ophthalmologist and optometrist?

An optometrist specializes in prescribing glasses and contact lenses, low vision, and the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. They are not medical doctors. An ophthalmologist is an MD that specializes in prescribing glasses and contact lenses and the diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of eye disease.

What diseases does an ophthalmologist treat?

  • Amblyopia.
  • Astigmatism.
  • Cataracts.
  • Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
  • Corneal Dystrophies.
  • Diabetic Retinopathy.
  • Dry Eye.
  • Eye Cancer.
  • Glaucoma
  • Hyperopia
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Myopia
  • Presbyopia
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Strabismus
  • Uveitis

What surgeries are performed by the ophthalmologists?

They perform surgeries for:

  • Ophthalmic Subspecialties
  • Cornea and External Disease
  • Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • Glaucoma
  • Uveitis and Ocular Immunology
  • Vitreoretinal Diseases
  • Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology

When should you see an ophthalmologist?

It is important to treat one's eyes with care.  Ignoring changes in your vision or skipping eye examinations can your eyes at risk.

It has been recommended that the adults see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible if they experience any of the following symptoms:

  • Abdominal pain or bloating
  • Changes in color vision
  • Changes in the field of vision such as shadows, black spots or blurriness in central or peripheral (side) vision
  • Changes in vision such as sudden flashes of light, spots, lightning streaks or jagged lines of light, blurry faces, distortions or wavy lines, wavy or watery vision, haloes around lights, double vision
  • Decreased vision or loss of vision in either one or both eyes
  • Physical changes to the eye such as crossed eyes, eyes that turn up or down, in, out, pain, or signs of infection.