Associate Medical Director & Head - Vitreo Retina Services

Dr. Abhishek Desai

Associate Medical Director | Senior Consultant | Vitreo-Retina, Ocular Trauma & Uvea Services

MBBS | MS (Ophthalmology) | FRCS (Glasgow) | MRCS (Edinburgh) | FICO (UK) | ICO Retina Fellow (New York, USA) | FVRS

12+

Years Experience

25,000+

Surgeries

100+

Scientific Publications & Presentations

★★★★★

Retina Specialist
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About Doctor

Dr. Abhishek Raghavendra Desai is a Senior Consultant specializing in Vitreo-Retina, Ocular Trauma and Uvea Services at Shri Ganapati Netralaya, Jalna. He also serves as a Postgraduate Teacher, Academic In-charge and Programme Coordinator for the DNB Ophthalmology and Speciality Fellowship programmes.

He has received advanced training through prestigious national and international institutions, including Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCS), Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS), ICO Fellowship (UK), and ICO Surgical Retina Fellowship at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary, Mount Sinai, USA.

Dr. Desai has been actively involved in multicentre clinical research, retinal disease management, postgraduate teaching and innovation in retina care. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications, presented research at national and international conferences, and serves as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator in major retinal research projects. His clinical interests include diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment surgery, retinopathy of prematurity, ocular trauma and advanced vitreoretinal surgery.

Quick Information

  • Department : Vitreo-Retina, Ocular Trauma & Uvea
  • Experience : 12+ Years
  • Languages : English, Hindi, Marathi
  • Academic Role : PG Teacher & DNB Programme Coordinator
  • Location : Shri Ganapati Netralaya, Jalna
Education

Qualifications

Professional qualifications and international fellowship training.

MBBS

Government Medical College, Aurangabad (MUHS Nashik)

MS Ophthalmology

Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Rohtak

FVRS

Shri Ganapati Netralaya, Jalna

ICO Retina Fellowship

New York Eye & Ear Infirmary, Mount Sinai, USA

FRCS (Glasgow)

Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow

MRCS (Edinburgh)

Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Edinburgh

Specialization

Areas of Expertise

Vitreo-Retina Surgery
Retinal Detachment Surgery
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Macular Edema
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Ocular Trauma Management
Small Gauge Vitrectomy
Scleral Buckling Surgery
Medical & Surgical Retina
Recognition

Awards & Recognition

Performer of the Year

Shri Ganapati Netralaya (2020)

University Topper

MS Ophthalmology

MOSCON Quiz Winner

Third Prize, Nagpur (2013)

Distinction in Pharmacology

Second MBBS

Leadership

Leadership & Academic Contributions

  • Senior Consultant - Vitreo-Retina, Ocular Trauma & Uvea Services.
  • PG Teacher & Academic In-charge for DNB Ophthalmology.
  • Programme Coordinator for DNB & Fellowship Training.
  • ICO Retina Fellow, New York Eye & Ear Infirmary.
  • Principal Investigator in multiple multicentre clinical studies.
  • Co-Investigator in Eyecyte-RPE Clinical Trial.
  • Supervisor for postgraduate dissertations.
  • Faculty speaker at AIOS, MOSCON, WOC, EURETINA and national conferences.
Community Service

Public Health Initiatives

Principal Investigator - SMART India Study on Diabetic Retinopathy.

Co-Investigator in Eyecyte-RPE clinical trial for Dry AMD.

Author of multiple peer-reviewed national & international publications.

Invited faculty at AIOS, MOSCON, WOC, EURETINA and other conferences.

Life Member of AIOS, VRSI, DOS and Maharashtra Ophthalmological Society.

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