Question 1

Where does Dr. Shreekant Kelkar practice?

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Dr. Shreekant Kelkar practices at National Institute Of Ophthalmology - Aundh - Aundh.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Shreekant Kelkar?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Shreekant Kelkar for Pterygium Excision, Canaloplasty, Retinal Detachment Surgery. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What do patients say about Dr. Shreekant Kelkar?

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Dr. Shreekant Kelkar has been recommended by 15 patients and has recieved stories from 14 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 4

What is Dr. Shreekant Kelkar's education qualification?

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Dr. Shreekant Kelkar has the following qualifications - MBBS, DOMS, MS - Ophthalmology, MBBS, DOMS, FAMS (Ophthalmology), MBBS, Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery.

Question 5

What does Dr. Shreekant Kelkar specialises in ?

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Dr. Shreekant Kelkar specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon, Ophthalmologist.

Question 6

How many years of experience does Dr. Shreekant Kelkar have?

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Dr. Shreekant Kelkar has an overall experience of 55 years. View where has Dr. Shreekant Kelkar practiced in the past.

Question 7

Who is Dr. Shreekant Kelkar?

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Dr. Shreekant Kelkar is a Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon and Ophthalmologist in Shivajinagar, Pune and has an experience of 55 years in these fields. Dr. Shreekant Kelkar practices at National Institute Of Ophthalmology in Shivajinagar, Pune and National Institute Of Ophthalmology - Aundh in Aundh, Pune. He completed MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune in 1969,DOMS from College of physicians and Surgeons Mumbai in 1970 and MS - Ophthalmology from Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital in 1971. He is a member of All India Ophthalmological Society,Maharashtra Ophthalmological Society and Maharastra Medical Council. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Pterygium Excision,Canaloplasty,Retinal Detachment Surgery,iridotomy and Orbital decompression surgery etc.. 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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