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About DR. DARSHANA GADGIL

Amongst the many ophthalmologists in Mumbai, Dr. Darshana Gadgil has progressed to become one of the leading surgeons in her field specializing in Laser Vision Correction and Cataract surgery. Her 15+ years of experience in the field of Ophthalmology, together with her caring and thorough approach to patients has made her a much respected, successful doctor.
Dr. Darshana Gadgil completed her MBBS in the year 1999 and has since been working with the Department Ophthalmology at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Hospital, popularly known as Sion Hospital since 2000. She has accumulated several degrees like DO, DOMS, FCPS, DNB to her credit during her tenure at Sion Hospital from 2000 to 2005. Apart from topping her Mumbai University exam, she has several papers in national and international journals. Later she went on to do specialized observer ship in Glaucoma at Moorefields Eye Hospital in UK. Dr. Darshana gained further mass experience in General Ophthalmology working as a Lecturer at K.J.Somaiya Hospital and Research Centre. Furthermore she worked as Research Officer with the renowned Dr.Natarajan at Aditya Jyot eye hospital where she gained a deeper understanding in the field Research – Artificial Retina being her special interest.
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About DR. SWARNA PANIGRAHI

Dr Swarna Panigrahi (MBBS, MS, FAEH) is an Ophthalmologist with interest in Oculoplastics, Orbital disorders and Cosmetic treatment. She did her specialization in Ophthalmology from Guru Nanak Eye Centre, New Delhi and thereafter completed a long-term fellowship in Orbit, Oculoplasty & Ocular Oncology from Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai.

Some of the surgeries/procedures that she routinely performs are:

• Lacrimal surgeries/procedures like DCR, DCT, probing.
• Ophthalmic plastic surgeries like entropion, ectropion, ptosis, blepharoplasty.
• Cosmetic corrections for traumatic/congenital lid and eye deformities.
• Correction of injuries in & around eyes, orbital fractures.
• Cosmetic corrections using botox and fillers.

She is a member of All India Ophthalmological Society, Delhi Ophthalmic Society & Bombay Ophthalmologists’ Association.
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About DR. VIKRAM MEHTA

Dr. Vikram N Mehta is a Mumbai-based Consulting Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon specialising in vitreo-retinal laser micro surgeries, diabetic retinal surgeries and retinal detachment surgeries. He is currently available for consultations at the Aastha Eye and Retina Centre in Santa Cruz and the Doctor Eye Institute in Andheri, Mumbai. He is also a visiting consultant at other hospitals in Mumbai, such as the Bhartiya Arogya Nidhi Hospital (Juhu) and BABT Hitwardak Hospital (Kandivali).
Dr. Mehta Vikram Mehta has several qualifications to his name. In addition to an MBBS, DOMS, and MS and DNB in Ophthalmology, he has also obtained the FCPS title. Besides, he has successfully accomplished a fellowship at the national level from the Retina Foundation in Ahmedabad, and at the international level (FICO) from Paris, France. He has undergone rigorous training to achieve expertise in his field at specialised retinal surgery centres in India at the Ahmedabad Retina Foundation, and abroad, in Italy and France. He has independently performed over 1000 retinal surgeries. He is always keen to keep abreast of challenging new technologies.
He has also been actively involved in clinical research, and has participated in several studies. He has written several papers and articles which have been published in prominent medical journals. In addition, he has also made several presentations at various symposia and professional medical meets across the nation. Dr. Mehta is extremely passionate about his profession and believes in the credo that it's not just science, but a positive human and holistic approach that leads to better outcomes.
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About DR. YATIN GADGIL

After passing his M.D. in internal medicine from T.N. Medical College (Nair Hospital, Mumbai); he worked in liaison with the Municipal Corporation of Mumbai to Implement the National AIDS control program and treated many HIV positive patients successfully.
After entering the private practice he has been consistently showing successful results in the HIV positive patients. Apart from this special interest in treating immunocompromised patients he is an expert in managing patients with Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, dyslipidemia and Infectious disease. Many patients having breathing disorders, simultaneously suffer from other life style diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure etc. That is why Dr. Yatin's role is extremely crucial in this team.
He gradually become a consultant of repute in hospitals in S L Raheja hospital in mahim and Gobal Hospital in parel.
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