Question 1

Where does Dr. Shounak Parekh practice?

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Dr. Shounak Parekh practices at Parekh Eye Clinic-Santacruz East - Santacruz East, Parekh Eye Hospital - Bandra West.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Shounak Parekh?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Shounak Parekh for Corneal Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Eye Checkup - General. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What do patients say about Dr. Shounak Parekh?

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Dr. Shounak Parekh has been recommended by 702 patients and has recieved stories from 57 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 4

What is Dr. Shounak Parekh's education qualification?

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Dr. Shounak Parekh has the following qualifications - MS - Ophthalmology, FCPS- Ophthalmology, MBBS, DNB - Ophthalmology.

Question 5

What does Dr. Shounak Parekh specialises in ?

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Dr. Shounak Parekh specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon.

Question 6

How many years of experience does Dr. Shounak Parekh have?

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Dr. Shounak Parekh has an overall experience of 31 years. View where has Dr. Shounak Parekh practiced in the past.

Question 7

Who is Dr. Shounak Parekh?

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Dr. Shounak Parekh is an Ophthalmologist in Mumbai, with 31 years of experience. Dr. Parekh practises at SMT Laxmiben Dharmshi Karsn Gala Eye Hospital and Parekh Eye Hospital. Dr. Parekh completed MS - Ophthalmology from Mumbai University, FCPS- Ophthalmology from College of physicians and Surgeons Mumbai, MBBS from Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital and DNB - Ophthalmology from National Board of Examination, India. Dr. Parekh is a member of American association of cataract and Refractive surgeons, All India Ophthalmological Society, Maharashtra Ophthalmological Society and Bombay Ophthalmologists' Association (BOA). Areas of focus include Endoscopic DCR, Contact lens prescriptions, Squint, routine eye checkup, Eye Checkup - General and Oculoplastic (Eyelid).. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 8

Who is an Ophthalmologist?

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An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor specialised in vision and eye care. Unlike other specialisations in eye care, ophthalmologists attend to almost all kinds of eye disorders and related issues. Since they are doctors, they can refer patients to other specialists even if the disease is not eye related.

Question 9

Is an Ophthalmologist different from an Optometrist?

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Yes. Both of them are very much different. Although ophthalmologists and optometrists both provide vision and eye care, an optometrist attends to common eye disorders and certain chronic diseases like glaucoma, while an ophthalmologist, along with the common disorders, can take up more complex eye disorders that even require surgery.

Question 10

Can an Ophthalmologist perform surgery?

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Yes, ophthalmologists can perform surgery as they tend to have years of training and experience. Many ophthalmologists obtain subspecialty training in areas like eyelid surgery, retinal surgery or pediatric surgery. Others perform surgery based on requirements of the local hospitals or surgical centres.

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