Medical Director & Head - Vitreo Retina Services

Dr. Rushikesh Naigaonkar

Medical Director | Head, Vitreo-Retina Services

MBBS | DNB (Ophthalmology) | Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina, Ocular Trauma & Uvea

20+

Years Experience

25,000+

Surgeries

★★★★★

Patient Care Excellence
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About Doctor

Dr. Rushikesh Naigaonkar is a leading Vitreo-Retina Surgeon with over two decades of experience in advanced retinal surgery and comprehensive ophthalmology. He currently serves as the Medical Director & Head of Vitreo-Retina Services at Shri Ganapati Netralaya, Jalna, and Principal of Mahyco Research Foundation Trust's Shri Ganapati Netralaya College of Optometry. He has successfully performed more than 25,000 complex vitreo-retinal surgeries and is among the few retinal surgeons in India performing advanced Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) surgeries. He was also among the first surgeons globally to perform Subretinal RPE Transplant for Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Apart from clinical excellence, he actively contributes to research, medical education, public health initiatives, and AI-based innovations in ophthalmology.

Quick Information

  • Department : Vitreo-Retina
  • Experience : 20+ Years
  • Specialization : Vitreo-Retina, Ocular Trauma & Uvea
  • Languages : English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada
  • Location : Shri Ganapati Netralaya, Jalna
Education

Qualifications

Professional education and advanced fellowship training.

MBBS

Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai

DNB (Ophthalmology)

Shri Ganapati Netralaya, Jalna

Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina

Advanced Fellowship

Fellowship in Ocular Trauma & Uvea

Advanced Fellowship

Specialization

Areas of Expertise

Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Detachment Surgery
Complex & Recurrent Retinal Disorders
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Pediatric Retinal Diseases
Ocular Trauma & Reconstruction
Age Related Macular Degeneration
Retinitis Pigmentosa
AI in Retina Diagnosis
Recognition

Awards & Recognition

President's Medal (2024)

Maharashtra Ophthalmological Society

Balasaheb Thackeray Award

Best Hospital in Maharashtra (Community Service)

NABH Assessor

Serving Since 2021

DISHA Advisory Committee

National Accreditation Board for Hospitals

Leadership

Leadership & Academic Contributions

  • Medical Director & Head, Vitreo-Retina Services.
  • Principal, Shri Ganapati Netralaya College of Optometry.
  • Developed DNB curriculum with 100% pass rate.
  • Trained 25+ National & International Fellows.
  • Lead Investigator in Retinitis Pigmentosa Research.
  • Developing AI algorithms for Retina diseases.
  • Pioneer of Digital EMR implementation.
  • Active Academic Mentor and Research Guide.
Community Service

Public Health Initiatives

12 villages declared Avoidable Blindness Free.

Women-centric blindness elimination with Sightsavers India.

Large scale ROP Screening Network across NICUs.

COVID Vaccination Centre Coordinator.

Helped establish Marathwada's first Liquid Oxygen Plant.

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