Cataract surgeon / vr surgeon/ medical retina consultant

Contact Mr Nishant Chaudhary 91050 24073

Industry & Sector

Leading tertiary eye-care and specialty ophthalmology services in the private healthcare sector, delivering comprehensive cataract, vitreoretinal and medical retina care to patients across Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. The role sits within a clinical team focused on high-volume surgical excellence, up-to-date medical retina management, and community outreach.

Position

Primary title: Consultant Ophthalmologist (Cataract & VitreoRetinal Specialist) — On-site, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh

Role & Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality cataract surgeries using phacoemulsification and manage complex cataract cases to maintain excellent visual outcomes and low complication rates.
• Plan and execute vitreoretinal procedures including pars plana vitrectomy and MIVS for retinal detachment, diabetic TRD, macular surgery, and other posterior segment disorders.
• Provide medical retina services: diagnose and manage AMD, diabetic macular oedema, RVO and other retinal vascular diseases using intravitreal therapies and retinal imaging-guided care.
• Interpret retinal imaging (OCT, FFA) to guide treatment decisions and document clinical findings in patient records and outcome registries.
• Lead perioperative clinical pathways: pre-op assessment, informed consent, postoperative follow-up, complication management, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (anaesthesia, nursing, optometry) to maintain surgical throughput, enforce safety protocols, and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• MBBS with MS/DO in Ophthalmology or equivalent higher clinical qualification
• Fellowship or formal training in VitreoRetinal surgery or Medical Retina
• Active registration with the relevant Indian medical council/state medical board
• Demonstrable operative experience in phacoemulsification and posterior segment surgery
• Proficiency in OCT and fluorescein angiography interpretation for retina diagnostics
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  
  

Preferred

• Experience with 23G/25G/27G MIVS platforms and advanced vitreoretinal instrumentation
• Prior experience working in high-volume cataract or tertiary retina centres
  
  

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• Structured clinical schedule with access to a wellequipped OT, diagnostic imaging (OCT/FA) and retinal surgery suite.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and participation in community screening/outreach programs.
• Competitive compensation package with performance-linked incentives and CME support.
  
  

Location: On-site in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. This role is ideal for a patient-focused, surgically skilled ophthalmologist seeking to deliver high-standard cataract and retina care in a fast-paced clinical environment. To apply, highlight surgical logbook, fellowship details, and examples of retinal case management outcomes.

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Skills Required
Active registration with the relevant Indian medical council state medical board, Demonstrable operative experience in phacoemulsification and posterior segment surgery, Experience with 23G 25G 27G MIVS platforms and advanced vitreoretinal instrumentation, Fellowship or formal training in Vitreo?Retinal surgery or Medical Retina, MBBS with MS DO in Ophthalmology or equivalent higher clinical qualification, Prior experience working in high-volume cataract or tertiary retina centres, Proficiency in OCT and fluorescein angiography interpretation for retina diagnostics