Dr. D K Mehta

Dr D K Mehta is one of India's most senior and distinguished Ophthalmologists in Delhi with 58 years of overall clinical and academic experience in retinal diseases, cataract surgery, and comprehensive ophthalmology.

Currently consulting as Senior Consultant at Mohan Eye Institute, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi, he holds an MS in Ophthalmology from the University of Delhi and an MNAMS from the National Academy of Medical Sciences. His career spans decades of academic leadership including directorship at Guru Nanak Eye Centre, Director Professorship at Maulana Azad Medical College, and Professor and Head of Ophthalmology at SMS and R Medical College and Sharda Hospital, Greater Noida.

A recipient of multiple gold medals and national awards including the Dr SS Mishra Gold Medal for Research and the Distinguished Alumni Award from Maulana Azad Medical College, Dr Mehta represents one of the most decorated and academically accomplished ophthalmologists in Delhi. He consults in English and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Dr Mehta provides comprehensive ophthalmic care across retinal disease, cataract surgery, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, and paediatric eye conditions with sustained clinical and academic expertise accumulated over nearly six decades.

Retinal Conditions

His retinal practice covers medical and surgical management of common and complex posterior segment conditions.

• Diabetic retinopathy
• Age related macular degeneration
• Retinal conditions requiring medical and surgical management

Cataract Surgery

• Cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation
• Refractive surgery evaluation

Glaucoma

• Glaucoma diagnosis and management

Neuro-Ophthalmology

His interest in neuro-ophthalmology is reflected through his nationally recognised research paper award in the field.

• Neuro-ophthalmic conditions and evaluation

Ocular Conditions

• Dry eye disease
• Strabismus
• Proptosis
• Ocular trauma management

Paediatric Ophthalmology

• Paediatric eye conditions
• Paediatric ophthalmic evaluation

Professional Experience

• Guru Nanak Eye Centre, New Delhi, Director (1997 onwards)
• Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, Director Professor (2000 to 2006)
• SMS and R Medical College and Sharda Hospital, Greater Noida, Professor and Head of Ophthalmology (2010 to 2015)
• Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, Lecturer (1975 to 1981)
• Maulana Azad Medical College, Assistant Professor and Associate Professor (1981 to 1989)
• Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Senior Consultant
• Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, Visiting Consultant
• Irwin Hospital, New Delhi, Residency (1972 to 1975)

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, University of Delhi, 1968
• MS Ophthalmology, University of Delhi, 1972
• MNAMS, National Academy of Medical Sciences, 1985

Professional Memberships and Leadership Roles

• National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
• Delhi Ophthalmological Society
• Secretary, Delhi Ophthalmological Society, 1983 to 1984
• Vice President, Delhi Ophthalmological Society, 1993 to 1995
• Vice President, Ocular Trauma Society of India, 2007 to 2013
• Senior Vice President, 13th Asia Pacific Congress of Intraocular Lens Implantation and Refractive Surgery, 1997
• Joint Secretary, National Society for Prevention of Blindness, 1991 to 1998
• Member, Governing Council, National Society for Prevention of Blindness India, 1992 to 1999

Awards, Academic Contributions and Publications

Awards and Recognition

• Dr SS Mishra Gold Medal for Research, National Academy of Medical Sciences, 1979
• Dr SS Manchanda Gold Medal for Research in Paediatrics, 1979
• Award of Excellence, Delhi Ophthalmological Society, 1995
• Distinguished Alumni Award, Maulana Azad Medical College, 1998
• State Award for Service Doctors, Government of Delhi, 2000
• Aradhak Shree Award for Community Work, Madan Mohan Malviya Educational Society, 2002
• Distinguished Service Award, Heart Care Foundation of India, Perfect Health Mela, 2002
• Bharat Jyoti Award, India International Friendship Society, 2003
• Best Worker Award in Community Ophthalmology, National Society for Prevention of Blindness India, 2004
• Gold Medal in Academics, Indian Intraocular Lens Implant and Refractive Society, 2005
• AR Athawale Award for Best Paper in Neuro-Ophthalmology, All India Ophthalmological Society, Hyderabad, 2007

Dr D Mehta has numerous publications in national and international journals and has presented scientific papers at international conferences throughout his career.

Why Consult Dr D K Mehta

Dr K Mehta brings nearly six decades of ophthalmic clinical and academic expertise encompassing directorship at Guru Nanak Eye Centre, Director Professorship at Maulana Azad Medical College, and over a dozen national and institutional awards including gold medals and government recognition.

His sustained contributions to clinical ophthalmology, academic leadership, community eye care, and national ophthalmic societies reflect one of the most distinguished careers in Indian ophthalmology.

Book an Appointment with Dr D K Mehta, Ophthalmologist in Delhi

Dr D K Mehta consults at Mohan Eye Institute, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi. To book a priority appointment, check consultation availability, or connect for a seamless experience, reach out via HexaHealth.