Dr. Pavitra Shanbhag Bhat
10
reviews
I would especially like to mention the specialists who performed exceptionally well: Dr. Vinaykumar Thapar, general surgeon, and his team; Dr. Pavitra Bhat, ophthalmologist; Shweta at the admissions desk; Varsha Sawant at the help desk; Pratap More from the radiology department.
Before starting treatment, I recommend discussing the estimated cost with your insurance company to understand what additional amount may be needed. I saw that many patients had difficulties obtaining full cashless approval from the insurance TPA.
The hospital's TPA department may need more staff, because at times the process feels complex and stressful for patients' relatives.
12/05/2025
I have been visiting this hospital since 2017 and have never had any reason to complain. I have mostly consulted the ophthalmology department with Dr. Pavitra S Bhat.
I keep coming back to her because she always knows how to reassure me with her words and a very attentive, humane approach. She is an excellent specialist, and her diagnoses are always accurate.
I went through very difficult periods with my eye and almost lost vision in one of them. But I trusted her recommendations, and thanks to that I managed to preserve not only my eye but also my peace of mind. My deepest gratitude to Dr. Bhat for her dedication to her work.
23/05/2024
14/05/2024
She is very patient — a wonderful doctor who knows how to make the patient feel comfortable and less anxious. She explains everything in detail and offers the best option for the specific case. I fully trust her — I have been her patient for a very long time.
15/03/2024
10/02/2024
05/12/2023
20/10/2023
15/09/2023
Now my entire family and relatives use this hospital for most health issues.
The atmosphere in the hospital doesn't feel like a typical hospital. The staff is polite — from the security at the entrance to the doctors.
Keep up the good work.
22/05/2022
Dr. Pavitra Shanbhag Bhat is an experienced ophthalmologist and eye surgeon, Associate Director of the Department of Ophthalmology at Dr. L. H. Hiranandani Hospital in Powai (Mumbai, India). She has been a full-time consultant ophthalmologist at this hospital since 2010, and was a visiting consultant there from 2006.
Her main areas of work are cataract surgery (including injection-free phacoemulsification), glaucoma surgery (including combined procedures for coexisting cataract and glaucoma), and corneal surgery — from classical transplants to complex reconstructions. This is especially valuable for patients who present with several vision problems at the same time.
Beyond the anterior segment, she has experience with complex posterior segment procedures — retinal detachment surgery, vitrectomy, endolaser treatment, silicone oil and gas injections. The combination of anterior and posterior segment skills in a single surgeon is uncommon and important for patients with ocular trauma or combined pathology.
Dr. Bhat has received a series of academic awards: first place across India in the DNB exam (gold medal and the Dr. G. Venkataswamy award), gold medals in the postgraduate ophthalmology exam of the University of Mumbai. She holds international certification FRCS (Glasgow) and completed a fellowship in medical retina at Aravind Eye Hospital (Madurai) — one of the world’s leading ophthalmology institutes.
Achievements and Awards
About Dr. Pavitra Shanbhag Bhat
- Cataract
- Cataract phacoemulsification
- Glaucoma
- Retinal diseases
- Retinal detachment
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Corneal transplantation
- Keratoplasty
- Strabismus
- Eyelid surgery
- Anterior segment eye surgery
- Posterior segment eye surgery
- Vitrectomy
- Laser treatment of retinal diseases
- 1998 — MBBS medical degree, K. J. Somaiya Medical College, Mumbai.
- 2001 — Diploma in Ophthalmology, KEM Hospital, Mumbai.
- 2003 — DNB in Ophthalmology, Lokmanya Tilak Medical College, Mumbai. Gold medal and 1st place across India.
- 2003 — Additional qualification in Ophthalmology, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai.
- 2004 — Training in retinal diseases and phacoemulsification, Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai.
- FRCS, Glasgow — international qualification of the Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom.
- During training — Senior Resident in corneal transplantation (Keratoplasty Registrar) at Lokmanya Tilak Medical College and General Hospital, Mumbai
- Since 2006 — Visiting Consultant Ophthalmologist at Dr. L. H. Hiranandani Hospital (Powai, Mumbai)
- Since 2010 — Full-time Consultant Ophthalmologist at the same hospital
- Currently — Associate Director of the Department of Ophthalmology
Dr. Bhat holds international certification FRCS (Glasgow) and completed a dedicated fellowship in medical retina at Aravind Eye Hospital — one of the world’s leading ophthalmology centers. She actively participates in professional conferences and the training of younger doctors in cataract and corneal surgery.
- Bombay Ophthalmologists’ Association (BOA)
- All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Mumbai (CPS)
- Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow (RCSG)
Dr. L. H. Hiranandani Hospital is a large multi-specialty hospital in Powai (Mumbai, India). It is a modern facility with a broad range of specialized services: ophthalmology, cardiology, oncology, neurology, orthopedics and other directions. Patients with eye conditions benefit from the multi-specialty setting: related specialists can be involved when needed, all within the same building.
The ophthalmology department itself covers cataract and refractive surgery, glaucoma procedures, keratoplasty, strabismus and eyelid surgery, as well as medical retina. This rare combination within a single service allows the patient to be managed by one team without referral to other centers.
The hospital has a dedicated International Patient division offering coordination, visa and accommodation support. This is convenient for patients from the CIS choosing Mumbai. Powai is located about 20–30 minutes by car from Mumbai International Airport.
