Dr. Nikhil Rishikeshi

Dr Nikhil Rishikeshi is a Paediatric Ophthalmologist in Pune with 28 years of experience, currently practicing at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana and Prabhudesai Eye Clinic, Kothrud.

He specialises in paediatric cataract, squint surgery, nystagmus, congenital eye disorders and complex strabismus management in children and adults.

Dr Rishikeshi has performed over 10,000 paediatric ophthalmic surgeries including more than 5,000 specialised paediatric eye procedures, completed fellowship training in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, worked at AIIMS R P Centre under Dr Pradeep Sharma and trained at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, UK.

Area of Expertise

Paediatric Cataract and Congenital Eye Disorders

Dr Nikhil Rishikeshi treats congenital cataract, developmental cataract and other vision-threatening eye conditions in infants and children. He performs paediatric cataract surgery including intraocular lens implantation, even in infants as young as one month old.

Squint and Strabismus Surgery

He manages all types of squint including esotropia, exotropia and vertical deviations in children and adults. Treatment involves detailed orthoptic evaluation and strabismus surgery for alignment correction.

Nystagmus Management

Dr Rishikeshi treats congenital and acquired nystagmus affecting visual stability. He performs specialised nystagmus surgeries and corrective procedures to improve head posture and visual function.

Adult Cataract Surgery

He manages age-related and complicated cataract in adults. Surgical intervention includes phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation for visual rehabilitation.

Paediatric Eye Disorders

Dr Nikhil Rishikeshi evaluates refractive errors, amblyopia, congenital glaucoma and developmental eye abnormalities in children. Management includes glasses prescription, patching therapy and surgical intervention when indicated.

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, University of Pune, 1998
• Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, 2000
• Fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology, PBMA H V Desai Eye Hospital, Pune, 2008
• Maharashtra Medical Council Registration No. 87391, 1998

Clinical Experience and Hospital Affiliations

Current Affiliations

• Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune
• Prabhudesai Eye Clinic, Kothrud, Pune

Previous Associations

• H V Desai Eye Hospital, Pune, Head of Department, Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
• R P Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi
• Birmingham Children’s Hospital, United Kingdom

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