Dr. Nitin S Shetty
Ophthalmologist in Bangalore
MBBS, MS Ophthalmology, Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery
37+ Years
Experience
96% Recommended
(94 Ratings)
37+
Experience
(Years)
96%
Recommended
(94 Ratings)
Consultation Fee: ₹500 - 1000 (approximate)
WhatsApp ExpertDr Nitin S Shetty is an Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon in Bengaluru with 37 years of experience.
He currently practises as the Head of Department and Consultant at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, and consults at The Retina Clinic, Indiranagar.
He specialises in vitreoretinal surgery, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment repair, and uveitis management.
Areas of Expertise
Dr Shetty focuses on surgical and medical management of complex retinal disorders, ocular trauma, and uveitis through the following clinical areas:
Surgical Retina and Retinal Detachment Repair
He performs advanced vitreoretinal surgeries, including pars plana vitrectomies for retinal detachments, vitreous haemorrhage, intraocular foreign bodies, and complex posterior segment trauma.
Medical Retina and Macular Disorders
Dr Nitin manages diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and retinal vein occlusions through laser photocoagulation and intravitreal pharmacotherapy.
Uveitis and Retinopathy of Prematurity
He diagnoses and treats anterior, intermediate, and posterior uveitis in collaboration with systemic specialists, alongside conducting neonatal retinal screenings and laser interventions for retinopathy of prematurity.
Educational Background
He completed his MBBS, followed by an MS in Ophthalmology and a specialised fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery.
Awards, Research, and Publications
Dr Shetty was awarded the VT Joshi Award for Best Outgoing Fellow at Sankara Nethralaya and served as a visiting scholar at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
He authored a medical textbook on fluorescein angiography published by Jaypee Brothers and has contributed chapters on vitreoretinal diseases to multiple ophthalmic references.
Book an Appointment with Dr Nitin S Shetty, Ophthalmologist in Bengaluru
Book a priority appointment with Dr Nitin S Shetty at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, and The Retina Clinic, Indiranagar through HexaHealth for expert vitreoretinal and ophthalmology consultations.
Dr. Nitin S Shetty's Medical Specialities & Areas of Expertise
Dr. Nitin S Shetty performs major interventions in the following specialities:
- Ophthalmology
Registration Details
- Karnataka Medical Council - Registration No. (86189)
Education & Achievements
- B J Medical College, Pune (MBBS)
- B J Medical College, University of Pune (MS Ophthalmology)
- Sankara Nethralaya, Medical Research Foundation, Chennai (Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery)
Awards & Recognitions
- VT Joshi Award for Best Outgoing Fellow – Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai
- Distinction in Ophthalmology – MBBS
Published Papers
- Sharma, T., Shah, N., Rao, M., Gopal, L., Shanmugam, M. P., Gopalakrishnan, M., Bhende, P., Bhende, M., Shetty, N. S., & Baluswamy, S. (2004). Visual outcome after discontinuation of corticosteroids in atypical severe central serous chorioretinopathy. Ophthalmology, 111(9), 1708–1714.
- Shetty, R., Pai, S. A., Vincent, A., Shetty, N., Narayana, K. M., Sinha, B., & Shetty, B. K. (2008). Electrophysiological and structural assessment of the central retina following intravitreal injection of bevacizumab for treatment of macular edema. Documenta Ophthalmologica. Advances in Ophthalmology.
- Sharma, T., Shah, N., Gopal, L., Shanmugam, M. P., Bhende, P., Bhende, M., Shetty, N. S., & Sukumar, B. (2004). Indocyanine green dye-enhanced transpupillary thermotherapy of classic subfoveal choroidal neovascularization. Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers & Imaging Retina, 35(3), 197–206.
- Peck Lin Lip, L MOWATT-DIXON, M. Hope-Ross. Central serous chorioretinopathy complicated by massive bilateral subretinal haemorrhage. British Journal of Ophthalmology. 1999 Aug 1;84(8):936a936.
- Sharma, T., Badrinath, S. S., Mukesh, B. N., Gopal, L., Shanmugam, M. P., Bhende, P., Bhende, M., Shetty, N. S., & Agrawal, R. (1997). A multivariate analysis of anatomic success of recurrent retinal detachment treated with pneumatic retinopexy. Ophthalmology, 104(12), 2014–2017.
Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
- American Society of Retina Surgeons (ASRS)
- Vitreo Retina Society of India (VRSI)
- Uveitis Society of India (USI)
- Retinopathy of Prematurity Society of India (RPSI)
- All India Ophthalmology Society (AIOS)
- Karnataka Ophthalmology Society (KOS)
- Bangalore Ophthalmology Society (BOS)
Work Experience
- HOD and Consultant - Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road
- Consultant - The Retina Clinic, Indiranagar
Top Treatments & Procedures Offered by Dr. Nitin S Shetty
Dr. Nitin S Shetty specializes in the following treatments:
- Trabeculoplasty
- Keratoplasty
- Vitrectomy
- Cornea Transplant
- Lasik
- Pterygium Excision
- Amblyopia Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Cataract Surgery
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Squint Surgery
- Iridotomy
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Dr. Nitin S Shetty specialises in Ophthalmology.
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Dr. Nitin S Shetty has 37 years of experience in Ophthalmology.
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Mon - Wed, Fri - Sat
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thurs
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The consultation fee of Doctor Nitin S Shetty is ₹500 - 1000, depending on the hospital or clinic. A one-time registration fee may apply for first-time visits.
Dr. Nitin S Shetty's qualifications are:
- MBBS
- MS Ophthalmology
- Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery
There are 94% ratings and 96% recommendation for Dr. Nitin S Shetty based on the patient's feedback.
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