Dr. Hemalatha Vidyashankar

Dr Hemalatha Vidyashankar is an exceptionally skilled and highly compassionate Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist in Mumbai, bringing a formidable 26 years of dedicated clinical and surgical expertise to the field of child eye care.

She is the Director of Dr Vidyashankar's Center for Vision in Chembur and consults at the premier SRCC Children Hospital in Mahalakshmi.

Possessing an elite academic pedigree, she holds a DNB in Ophthalmology, uniquely augmented by a prestigious Fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus and the highly coveted Sir Ratan Tata Fellowship in Cataract Microsurgery, both from the globally renowned Sankara Nethralaya.

Recognised for her warm demeanour and extreme surgical precision, she is highly sought after for complex paediatric cataract surgeries, strabismus (squint) correction, and ROP screening for premature infants.

Dedicated to ensuring a calm and reassuring environment for her young patients, she consults fluently in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Hemalatha Vidyashankar provides highly precise, vision-saving surgical interventions and comprehensive ophthalmic care for children and adults battling severe eye misalignment, congenital cataracts, and complex genetic eye disorders.

Paediatric Cataract and ROP Screening

Infants born with profoundly cloudy lenses (congenital cataracts), premature babies at an extremely high risk of retinal detachment (Retinopathy of Prematurity), or young children experiencing severe visual impairment require immediate, highly delicate microsurgery. Dr Hemalatha offers expert surgical restoration:

• Complex Paediatric Cataract Surgery with Premium IOL Implantation
• Expert Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Screening and Management
• Comprehensive Paediatric Vision Restoration Protocols

Strabismus (Squint) Correction and Amblyopia

Children or adults experiencing severe eye misalignment (crossed eyes), young patients diagnosed with a severe lazy eye (amblyopia), or individuals suffering from complex binocular vision anomalies require highly delicate surgical and therapeutic correction. Dr Hemalatha provides authoritative vision alignment:

• Advanced Squint (Strabismus) Surgery for Children and Adults
• Comprehensive Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) Therapy
• Advanced Binocular Vision Therapy

Congenital Eye Disorders and Adult Phacoemulsification

Infants experiencing persistent watery and sticky eyes due to blocked tear ducts, children suffering from complex genetic eye diseases, or adults requiring advanced cataract clearance demand highly specialised ophthalmic oversight. Dr Hemalatha provides elite medical management:

• Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct (NLD) Obstruction Treatment
• Comprehensive Genetic Eye Disease Management
• Adult Micro-Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery

Credentials and Trust Signals

Dr Hemalatha Vidyashankar possesses an incredibly robust academic foundation, representing the highest echelons of ophthalmic surgical training from India's most prestigious eye care institutes:

• MBBS from Stanley Medical College, Chennai (2000)
• DNB in Ophthalmology from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (Post-graduation from MGM Hospital, Navi Mumbai)
• Fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus from Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai
• Sir Ratan Tata Fellowship in Cataract Microsurgery (Basic & Advanced) from Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai

Extensive Past Experience

Demonstrating her vast clinical legacy and commitment to ophthalmic excellence, Dr Hemalatha has held highly prestigious leadership and consultant roles across several renowned tertiary care hospitals:

• Director of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital, Mumbai
• Consultant Ophthalmologist at BARC Hospital, Mumbai
• Consultant Ophthalmologist at MGM Hospital, Navi Mumbai
• Consultant Ophthalmologist at MGM Medical College

Current Hospital Affiliations in Mumbai

Dr Hemalatha Vidyashankar currently consults as a leading Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist at the following premier healthcare facilities:

• SRCC Children Hospital, Mahalakshmi, Mumbai. (Consultation Fee: ₹2500)
• Dr Vidyashankar's Center for Vision, 503, Chembur East, Mumbai.

Book an Appointment with Dr Hemalatha Vidyashankar, Ophthalmologist

For highly specialised paediatric cataract surgery, expert squint correction, and comprehensive ROP screening for premature infants, connect with the medical experts at HexaHealth to check availability and secure your priority appointment with Dr Hemalatha Vidyashankar.