Dr. Akshay Kothari

With 19 years of clinical experience, Dr Akshay Kothari is a Consultant Ophthalmologist, Retina, and Cataract Specialist based in Pune.

He is a Senior Consultant Surgeon at multiple branches of the National Institute of Ophthalmology (NIO) and leads Dr Kotharis Eye Care and Retina Centre.

He specialises in vitreoretinal surgery, advanced cataract surgery, and refractive procedures.

He has performed over 15,000 cataract surgeries and 7,000 retina surgeries, utilising cutting-edge technologies like Femtolaser, Capsulaser, and the Artevo 3D system to consistently deliver highly accurate surgical outcomes.

Area of Expertise

Vitreoretinal Surgery and Diabetic Eye Care

He provides comprehensive care for retinal conditions, including diabetic retinopathy management, advanced retina surgeries, and neuro-ophthalmology. He is highly skilled in performing complex procedures, including live vitrectomy surgeries.

Advanced Cataract Surgery

Dr Akshay Kothari performs safe and precise cataract surgeries using modern technologies. He specialises in handling complicated cataracts and ocular trauma, ensuring optimal vision restoration for his patients.

Refractive Surgery and Comprehensive Eye Care

He offers advanced refractive procedures such as Femtolasik and Contoura Vision for myopia correction. His practice also includes comprehensive glaucoma screening, uvea treatments, and advanced diagnostic imaging (including OCT scans, Green Laser, and High-Resolution Fundus Photography).

Hospital Associations

He currently serves as a Senior Consultant Surgeon at multiple branches of the National Institute of Ophthalmology (NIO), including the Shivajinagar and Aundh centres.

He also practises at Dr Kotharis Eye Care and Retina Centre in Maharshi Nagar and serves as a Visiting Consultant at Swastik Hospitals and Sunder Netralaya in Ahilyanagar.

Education and Qualifications

He earned his MBBS from Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune, in 2007, and subsequently completed his MS in Ophthalmology at Nil Ratan Sircar (NRS) Government Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, in 2016.

He also holds a DNB in Ophthalmology from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi. Dr Akshay Kothari completed a Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina Surgery (FVRS) at the National Institute of Ophthalmology, Pune, in 2018.

Additionally, he is a Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO, UK) and a Fellow of the All India Collegium of Ophthalmology (FAICO, New Delhi).

He further refined his expertise through observerships at Sankara Nethralaya in Bangalore and Disha Eye Hospitals in Kolkata.

He is recognised for his surgical precision and academic contributions. His achievements include winning the Best Surgical Video Award on Mature Cataracts at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Conference in Vienna (2018).

He has also performed a live vitrectomy surgery using the Artevo 3-Dimensional System at Pune Eyecon and regularly presents research papers and surgical videos at national and international conferences.

Book an Appointment with Dr Akshay Kothari, Ophthalmology in Pune

To consult Dr Akshay Kothari for vitreoretinal surgery, cataract surgery, or comprehensive eye care, visit his associated NIO branches, Dr Kotharis Eye Care and Retina Centre, or his visiting hospitals. Check his availability and book online via HexaHealth today.