Dr. Vikas Mahatme
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Dr. Mahatme received his medical degree in ophthalmology from Nagpur University in 1983. He lectured at the Government Medical College in Nagpur until 1985, then founded the Mahatme Eye Hospital in 1986. He is a member of many ophthalmological societies, including the All India Ophthalmological Society, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Academy of Medical Sciences and the National Society for Prevention of Blindness. As a faculty surgeon, Dr. Mahatme has conducted innumerable phaco and skill-transfer workshops, and he has performed live surgical demonstrations in India and abroad. He has performed more than 70,000 cataract surgeries and 35,000 phaco cataract surgeries, and he has compiled his techniques into a book, Step by Step Phaco Tips & Tricks, published in 2005. He developed the woodcutter nucleus cracking†phacoemulsification technique, in which a phaco tip is used instead of a chopper to divide the nucleus. The technique works especially well on hard nuclei and is gaining popularity in India and abroad, he said. Other contributions to the field include a filtration-enhancing knot used in trabeculectomy, as well as developing pigment for cosmetic corneal tattooing. Dr. Mahatme also received the Colonel Rangachari Award and Gold Medal for his research on rectal mucous membrane graft for dry eye.
29 Surgeries & Treatments
Eye Checkup - General
Eye Surgery
Corneal Surgery
Phacoemulsification Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Eye Muscle Surgery
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Q: Why do patients visit Dr. Vikas Mahatme?
A: Patients frequently visit Dr. Vikas Mahatme for Eye Muscle Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Phacoemulsification Surgery. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.
Q: What is Dr. Vikas Mahatme's education qualification?
A: Dr. Vikas Mahatme has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - Ophthalmology.
Q: What does Dr. Vikas Mahatme specialises in ?
A: Dr. Vikas Mahatme specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon.
Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Vikas Mahatme have?
A: Dr. Vikas Mahatme has an overall experience of 43 years. View where has Dr. Vikas Mahatme practiced in the past.
Q: Who is Dr. Vikas Mahatme?
A: Dr. Mahatme received his medical degree in ophthalmology from Nagpur University in 1983. He lectured at the Government Medical College in Nagpur until 1985, then founded the Mahatme Eye Hospital in 1986. He is a member of many ophthalmological societies, including the All India Ophthalmological Society, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Academy of Medical Sciences and the National Society for Prevention of Blindness. As a faculty surgeon, Dr. Mahatme has conducted innumerable phaco and skill-transfer workshops, and he has performed live surgical demonstrations in India and abroad. He has performed more than 70,000 cataract surgeries and 35,000 phaco cataract surgeries, and he has compiled his techniques into a book, Step by Step Phaco Tips & Tricks, published in 2005. He developed the woodcutter nucleus cracking†phacoemulsification technique, in which a phaco tip is used instead of a chopper to divide the nucleus. The technique works especially well on hard nuclei and is gaining popularity in India and abroad, he said. Other contributions to the field include a filtration-enhancing knot used in trabeculectomy, as well as developing pigment for cosmetic corneal tattooing. Dr. Mahatme also received the Colonel Rangachari Award and Gold Medal for his research on rectal mucous membrane graft for dry eye. . View more details about the doctor on Practo.