Dr. Niren Dongre

Dr Niren Dongre is a highly skilled Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgery Specialist in Mumbai with 32 years of clinical experience specializing in retinal detachment surgery, diabetic retinopathy management, macular disorders and retinopathy of prematurity.

He holds a Fellowship in Retina from Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, reflecting advanced expertise in complex vitreoretinal surgical procedures. Over his distinguished career, he has successfully performed more than 2000 major vitreoretinal surgeries, over 8000 retinal laser procedures and more than 1500 complex retinal surgical procedures, establishing himself as one of Mumbai's most experienced retinal specialists.

Dr Niren D currently serves as Consultant at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Andheri West. He has previously worked at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, and Bombay City Eye Institute, Mumbai, bringing exceptional vitreoretinal surgical expertise to his clinical practice.

 Dr Niren has also examined more than 1000 premature babies for retinopathy of prematurity and performed over 200 ROP laser procedures, forming one of the highest volumes of premature baby retinal screening and treatment in Mumbai.

Dr Niren Dongre consults in English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati.

Areas of Expertise

Retinal Detachment Surgery

• Vitrectomy with C3F8 gas and silicone oil using 23 25 and 27 gauge techniques
• Scleral buckling surgery for complex and recurrent retinal detachments
• Combined vitreoretinal surgical procedures for complex retinal conditions

Diabetic Retinopathy and Retinal Laser Procedures

• Retinal laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy retinal holes and tears
• Intravitreal injections for diabetic macular oedema and retinal vein occlusions
• Structured long term monitoring and treatment for progressive diabetic eye disease

Macular Disorders

• Macular hole and epiretinal membrane surgical management
• Age related and hereditary macular degeneration treatment planning
• Intravitreal injections and photodynamic therapy with Visudyne for macular degeneration and retinal tumours

Retinal and Vitreous Haemorrhage

• Intravitreal injection therapy for retinal and vitreous haemorrhage management
• Vitrectomy for dense vitreous haemorrhage and non clearing retinal bleeds
• Retinal vein occlusion evaluation and structured treatment planning

Retinopathy of Prematurity

• Screening and examination of premature babies for retinopathy of prematurity
• ROP laser treatment and intravitreal injections for premature infants
• Long term follow up and monitoring of high risk premature babies

Education and Credentials

• MBBS – Mahatma Gandhi Missions Medical College, Navi Mumbai (1994)
• Diploma in Ophthalmology – Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum (1998)
• DNB Ophthalmology – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2003)
• FMRF – Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai
• Fellowship in Retina – Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai

Registration Details

Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) - 78069

Professional Memberships

• Bombay Ophthalmic Association (BOA)
• All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
• Vitreoretina Society of India (VRSI)

Professional Experience

Current Experience

• Consultant, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Andheri West

Past Experience

• Consultant, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai
• Consultant, Bombay City Eye Institute, Mumbai

Book an Appointment with Dr Niren Dongre, Ophthalmologist in Mumbai

To consult Dr Niren Dongre for retinal detachment surgery, diabetic retinopathy treatment, macular disorder management, vitreoretinal surgery and retinopathy of prematurity care, book a priority appointment at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Andheri West.

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