Doctors & Staff

Dr. Rahul Deshpande is the Chief Medical Director and a Consultant Ophthalmologist in Cataract at PBMA’s H.V. Desai Eye Hospital, Pune. He has a specialisation in Cataract, Oculoplasty, and Low vision. He has 25 years of experience in ophthalmology. He completed MBBS from Government Medical College, Nagpur, DOMS from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, and DNB Ophthalmology from National Board.

Dr Rahul joined PBMA’s H.V. Desai Eye Hospital in 2000 and has been serving as the Chief Medical Director since 2021.

Dr Rahul is the Chairman of Scientific Committee of the organisation, and a post graduate teacher for DNB and has many presentations and publications to his credit. He has an interest in various doctor-training programs, such as SICS Phacoemulsification training and various fellowship programs.

Dr Rahul was the secretary of Pune Ophthalmological Society (POS) and was the Zonal member of Maharashtra Ophthalmological Society (MOS). Recently, in August 2023, he has been appointed as West Zone Regional representative for Vision 2020.

Dr. Kuldeep Dole is a senior Consultant Ophthalmologist in Cataract and IOL department and the Head of Department of Community Ophthalmology at PBMA’s H.V. Desai Eye Hospital, Pune. He is a Medical Director of the hospital mainly supervising various projects and development of the organization.

Dr Kuldeep has over 23 years of experience in Ophthalmology and Community Eye health. He has done his MBBS & MS (Ophthal) from Pune University in 1997 & 2000 respectively. Dr Kuldeep has also completed his Masters in Community Eye Health from University of London in 2002-2003, after working as a Consultant Ophthalmologist in Mwanza, Tanzania in 2002. Over the years he has mastered Phaco-Cataract surgery with all types of intraocular lenses with excellent post operative outcomes.

Dr. Kuldeep has received training in Medical Retina from Tel Aviv University, Israel for 3 months in 2005. He is the Secretary of the Ethics Committee of the organisation, and a technical advisor to Lions Clubs International Foundation’s Sight First program for Western and Northern India. Dr. Kuldeep is a post-graduate teacher for DNB and has many presentations and publications to his credit. He is dedicated to providing quality eye care services and research in the field of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Mukesh Paryani is a renowned Cataract and Refractive surgeon based in Pune with 14 years of experience. He graduated from Mumbai with an M.B.B.S degree and then pursued a Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Ophthalmology from H. V. Desai Eye Institute in Pune. He further specialized in Phacoemulsification and Refractive Surgery (F.P.R.S) at the prestigious Narayana Netralaya Super specialty Hospital, Bangalore. Dr Mukesh is an expert in Microincision Cataract surgery (Phacoemulsification) and LASIK laser surgeries, as well as handling complex cataract cases and implanting phakic IOLs.

He is also a skilled refractive surgeon in Pune who has performed numerous LASIK surgeries, Bladeless LASIK i.e., Femtosecond laser surgeries, Phakic Implants, and visual rehabilitation of patients with keratoconus. He has been a faculty member at various national and international conferences such as the American Academy of Ophthalmologists conference in Chicago (2012) and the All-India Ophthalmological Society conferences every year in India.

Dr Ashwini Gaikwad is an experienced Cataract, Glaucoma and Medical Retina Specialist with 13 years of practice in this field. She obtained her MBBS degree from L.T.M.M. College and Hospital Sion, Mumbai, and then pursued her Diploma in Ophthalmology from PBMA’s H.V.Desai eye Hospital Pune.

She further completed her General Ophthalmology Fellowship and Medical Retina Fellowship from the same hospital, and then did her long-term Glaucoma Fellowship from National institute of Ophthalmology, Pune.

She specializes in Phacoemulsification cataract surgery, Glaucoma Surgery, Glaucoma and Retina Lasers. She is also the In charge of Cataract and Glaucoma wet lab in H.V.Desai eye hospital, where she trains young ophthalmologists in clinical and surgical skills of cataract and glaucoma.

She has participated in various clinical trials and research projects, and has presented her work in regional and national conferences.

Dr. Kalyani V.K.S is a Senior Glaucoma and Cataract consultant at PBMA’s H.V.Desai Eye Hospital, Pune, where she has been working for 23 years. She has 28 years of experience in ophthalmology and holds an M.B.B.S & MS. Ophthalmology degree from Government Rangraya Medical College, Kaknada.

She is also the In-charge of Phaco Training, a guide to DNB post graduate students and the Principal of College of Optometry.

She has published papers in National & International Journals and presented papers at various prestigious conferences such as American academy of Ophthalmology, World Glaucoma, World Ophthalmic, All India Ophthalmological and Maharashtra state conferences. She is also a guest faculty in CME’s and conferences.

Dr Kunal obtained his M.B.B.S. degree from Government Medical College Aurangabad, followed by D.O.M.S. and D.N.B. degrees from the renowned Sri Sankardeva Nethralaya, Guwahati. He then pursued a Fellowship in Advance Intra Ocular Lenses at Vivekananda Nethralaya, Dehradun.

Dr Kunal is a young and dynamic eye surgeon who embraces technology in his practice. He is an outstanding clinician, a skilled surgeon, a generous teacher, and a dedicated professional. He specializes in complex cataract surgeries and refractive procedures, and he is also interested in artificial intelligence and teleophthalmology in ophthalmology. He has more than 7 years of experience in the field of eye care, where he has served in various parts of India, including Bihar, Assam, West Bengal, and Uttarakhand. He is fluent in Marathi, Hindi, English, Assamese, and Gadwali. He is more than just an ophthalmic surgeon; he is a guitarist, photographer and traveller.

Dr Neha Shrirao is Consultant in the department of Oculoplastics and Orbit. She is trained from the prestigious Sankara Netralaya, Chennai after which she has worked as a consultant in Sankara Netralaya, Kolkata and Aravind eye hospital, Coimbatore. She is practising since the past 10 years. She deals with diseases, deformities and cancers of the eyelids, lacrimal system and orbit.

Dr Neha has various publications in national and international peer reviewed journals. She is an invited faculty in national Ophthalmology conferences to share her insight and experiences. She is exceptionally passionate about teaching and mentors trained ophthalmologists pursuing a fellowship in the field of Oculoplastics. In addition to her compassionate nature, her constant emphasis is on delivering scarless and aesthetic outcomes to her patients while offering treatment in line with international protocols.

Dr Niraj Nalawade is an anaesthesiologist with 10 years of experience in the field. He obtained his MBBS degree from Government Medical College, Aurangabad in 2004 and his MD Anaesthesia degree from B. J. Medical College, Pune in 2009. He has served as an assistant professor at B. J. Medical College & Sassoon General Hospital, Pune and D. Y. Patil College Hospital & Research Centre, Pune.

He has also worked as a consultant anaesthesiologist at Global Hospital & Research Institute Pune. He joined PBMA’s H. V. Desai Eye Hospital in 2019 and is currently providing anaesthesia services to the patients.

Dr. Sagar Aghadate is currently serving as a vitreoretinal consultant at H.V. Desai Hospital in Pune. He earned his M.B.B.S. degree from I.G.G.M.C. College, Nagpur, and completed his MS in Ophthalmology at Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai.

Dr. Aghadate gained valuable experience as a Speciality Medical Officer at KEM Hospital and pursued a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, where he also worked as a Senior Resident for two years. With a total of nine years of experience in his field, he is highly qualified and skilled in various retina surgeries, including retinal detachment, macular hole, tractional retinal detachment, secondary IOL surgeries, and laser treatments for conditions like ROP, diabetes, vein occlusion, and barrage laser. He has also made significant contributions with numerous national and international publications in his name.

Dr. Shilpa Joshi is a Consultant Ophthalmologist in Cataract and the Head of the Cornea Department at PBMA’s H.V. Desai Eye Hospital. She is also the Medical Director of the Eye Bank. She has an MBBS degree from Nagpur University, a DOMS degree from Bombay University, and a FICO (UK) degree. She also holds a Master's in Public Health. She has been working as an ophthalmologist for 21 years. She completed her cornea fellowship from LVPEI, Hyderabad in 2004 and joined HVD in 2002. She is an active researcher and teacher, with several national presentations and clinical trials under her belt. She is also involved in various doctor-training programs, such as SICS phacoemulsification training, Cornea, and DNB students and fellows teaching.

Dr. Snehal Ghadge Acharekar is a Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in Cornea, Cataract, and Ocular Surface Diseases. She has 13 years of experience in the field and holds an MBBS degree from MUHS Nashik, a DOMS degree from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Mumbai, and a General Ophthalmology Fellowship and Cornea Fellowship from PBMA’s H.V. Desai Eye Hospital, Pune.

She has worked as a Cornea Surgeon at PBMA’s H.V. Desai Eye Hospital, Pune (2014-2017), and as a Senior Consultant at Rajan Eye Care Hospital, Chennai (2017-2022). She is currently a Cornea Consultant at PBMA’s H.V. Desai Eye Hospital, Pune since September 2022.

She is skilled in performing keratoplasty, ocular trauma surgeries, premium cataract surgeries, keratoconus management and dry eyes management. She is also an experienced trainer who has taught many surgeons in SICS, phaco and cornea surgeries.

Dr. Vidya Chelerkar is a Consultant Ophthalmologist in Cataract and the Head of Department of Glaucoma at PBMA’s H.V. Desai Eye Hospital. She has 23 years of experience in ophthalmology, with a special focus on cataract and glaucoma.

She holds an MBBS, MS, and DNB Ophthal from prestigious institutions in India. She also completed her General Ophthalmology and Glaucoma fellowships from Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai.

She is a recognized post graduate teacher for DNB and has participated in various national and international conferences, publications, clinical trials, and doctor-training programs. She is a member of the Glaucoma Society of India and the All India Ophthalmological Society.