I am a comprehensive ophthalmologist with special interest in Oculoplastic surgery.  I presently work at the Department of ophthalmology, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Blackpool , UK. as a staff Ophthalmic Surgeon.

 

Primary qualification M.B;B.S.-1985- Baroda Medical College, M.S.University, Baroda , India
Post graduation and Ophthalmic surgical  residency M.S. (Master of Surgery) in Ophthalmology 1985-1989- Baroda Medical College & SSG Hospital, M.S. University, Baroda, India.

Dissertation: Additive Effect of Timoptol and Acetazolamide on Pilocarpine in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
Work Experience in India Consultant Ophthalmologist,                            Shree Narhari Arogya Kendra                              Fatehgunj, Vadodara, 390002, India.                    1989 to 1994
U.K. Training 1994 to 1997 Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Lancs'               Worthing Hospital, W. Sussex,                   Southamtpon General Hospital. 
U.K. Fellowship FRCS Ed (Ophthalmology), 1998
Other qualifications International Council of Ophthalmology exams - part1 and part 2
Special Interest 1. Oculoplastic Surgery

2. E-Medicine and Medical Informatics
Present Appointment Staff Ophthalmic Surgeon,                         Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Blackpool,     Lancashire, U.K.
Professional Experience Extensive Experience in Modern Cataract surgery   (Phacoemulsification under topical anaesthetic),  Other anterior segment surgery including glaucoma filtration surgery.                  Lacrimal and Oculoplastic Surgery including , DCR, Blepheroptosis correction, Blepheroplasty, Entropion and Ectropion, Brow lift, Excision and repair of lids for malignant tumours.
Innovation in Ophthalmic Surgery Design of " Raj Clamp", a clamp  for medial ectropion surgery, presented at British Oculoplastic Surgery annual conference, May 2002.