
Medical Director, Pune
Dr. Nitesh Salunkhe is an experienced ophthalmologist with over 11 years of clinical experience in eye care, retinal diseases, and ophthalmic surgery. He completed his MBBS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik, followed by an MD in Ophthalmology from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. His clinical interests include vitreoretinal diseases, diabetic eye conditions, uveitis, and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). His professional experience combines specialised retinal care, surgical procedures, and academic contributions to ophthalmology.
Dr. Nitesh Salunkhe has extensive experience in evaluating and managing retinal disorders and performing ophthalmic procedures. According to the supplied profile, his clinical experience includes examining more than 10,000 retinal patients, performing over 3,000 diabetic vitrectomy surgeries, administering more than 15,000 intravitreal injections, and carrying out over 5,000 retinal laser procedures. He has also performed more than 3,000 cataract surgeries using phacoemulsification.
His areas of expertise include:
Vitreoretinal Surgery: Surgical management of complex retinal disorders.
Diabetic Eye Diseases: Diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy and related complications.
Retinal Detachment: Evaluation and surgical management of retinal detachment.
Intravitreal Injections: Injection-based treatments for selected retinal conditions.
Retinal Laser Procedures: Laser treatment for appropriate retinal diseases.
Uveitis: Assessment and management of eye inflammation.
Retinopathy of Prematurity: Evaluation and treatment of retinal complications in premature infants.
Cataract Surgery: Phacoemulsification procedures for cataract treatment.
MBBS: Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik.
MD Ophthalmology: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
His speciality interests include vitreoretinal surgery, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, uveitis, retinopathy of prematurity, and cataract surgery. Patients exploring eye care information through VR Healthy can learn about retinal conditions, available treatment approaches, and the importance of timely specialist evaluation.
Dr. Nitesh Salunkhe has contributed to ophthalmology research covering retinal disorders, paediatric eye conditions, glaucoma, and complex ophthalmic cases. Selected publications listed in the supplied profile include:
Pediatric Idiopathic Macular Hole – A Case Report and Review of Literature, Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2020.
Retinopathy of Prematurity in Oculocutaneous Albinism, Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2019.
Swept-Source OCT Analysis of the Margin of Choroidal Coloboma: New Insights, Ophthalmology Retina, 2020.
Posteriorly Dislocated Capsular Tension Ring Leading to Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment, BMJ Case Reports, 2017.
With specialised experience in retinal diseases, ophthalmic surgery, and research, Dr. Nitesh Salunkhe's profile reflects a focus on diagnosing and managing complex eye conditions. Patients experiencing sudden vision loss should seek emergency medical attention, while other persistent visual symptoms warrant prompt assessment by an eye specialist.
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