Dr. Mervin Jonathan Israel

Dr Mervin Jonathan Israel is a skilled ophthalmologist and vitreo-retina specialist in Pune with 9 years of experience and advanced training in medical retina and vitreoretinal surgery.

He holds a Fellowship in Medical Retina (FMR) from Prabhudesai Eye Hospital and a Fellowship in Vitreo-Retinal Surgery (FVRS) from HV Desai Eye Hospital, bringing a strong subspecialty focus on retinal diseases and vision preservation to his practice.

Patients searching for a trusted retina specialist in Kharadi, Pune or a specialist in diabetic eye disease and retinal surgery in Pune will find that Dr Mervin Israel combines advanced retinal expertise with a patient-centred, evidence-based approach to comprehensive eye care.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Mervin Jonathan Israel provides comprehensive ophthalmic care with a special focus on medical retina, vitreoretinal surgery, and the screening and management of sight-threatening eye conditions.

Retinal Diseases and Medical Retina

Dr Israel diagnoses and treats vision-threatening retinal conditions using advanced retinal imaging and evidence-based treatment protocols:

• Diabetic Retinopathy screening, monitoring, and treatment
• Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
• Macular Diseases including macular hole and epiretinal membrane
• Retinal Vascular Conditions including branch and central retinal vein occlusion

Vitreoretinal Surgery and Interventions

For patients with retinal detachment or complex vitreoretinal pathology requiring surgical intervention, Dr Mervin Israel performs:

• Vitreoretinal Surgery for retinal detachment and complex vitreous pathology
• Intravitreal Injections (anti-VEGF and steroid) for AMD and diabetic macular oedema
• Retinal Laser Photocoagulation for diabetic retinopathy and retinal tears
• Advanced Retinal Imaging including OCT and fundus fluorescein angiography

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)

ROP is a sight-threatening condition in premature infants requiring early detection and timely intervention. Dr Israel provides:

• ROP Screening for premature and low-birth-weight infants
• ROP Laser Treatment and intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy for vision preservation

General Ophthalmology

For patients with common eye conditions including refractive errors, cataracts, and eye infections, Dr Israel provides:

• Refractive Error evaluation, prescription, and management
• Cataract assessment and surgical referral
• Eye Infections and Conjunctivitis management
• Routine eye examination and vision health assessment

Professional Experience

Present Experience

• Consultant, Ophthalmology and Retina, Manipal Hospital, Kharadi, Pune

Past Experience

• Consultant, Dr Agarwal's Eye Hospital, Pune
• Consultant, Jeevan Sparsh Hospital, Pune
• Resident, Shri BM Patil Medical College, Bijapur

Credentials and Education

• MBBS, Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune (2017)
• Fellowship in Diabetology, Indian Medical Association (2020)
• MD Ophthalmology, Shri BM Patil Medical College, Bijapur (2023)
• Fellowship in Medical Retina (FMR), Prabhudesai Eye Hospital (2024)
• DNB Ophthalmology, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2024)
• Fellowship in Vitreo-Retinal Surgery (FVRS), HV Desai Eye Hospital (2026)

Book an Appointment with Dr Mervin Jonathan Israel, Retina Specialist in Pune

Book a priority appointment with Dr Mervin Jonathan Israel, a trusted ophthalmologist and retina specialist in Kharadi, Pune, at Manipal Hospital, Kharadi. Consultation fee: ₹750.

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