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Dr. Preetam M. Samant [MS, DNB, FRCS (Edin), FMRF, DOMS, FCPS, FICO]
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+91-8860606766 | +91-9910655125About Dr. Preetam M. Samant [MS, DNB, FRCS (Edin), FMRF, DOMS, FCPS, FICO]
Dr. Preetam M. Samant is Vitreo-retinal Surgeon and Currently Working as Consultant Ophthalmologist (Vitreo-retinal Specialist) in the Ophthalmology Department at P. D. Hinduja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai, India.
He is having more than 27 years of experience in the field of Ophthalmology and Vitreo-retinal Surgery.
He has completed his DOMS, MS, DNB, FCPS (Gold Medal, 1999), FRCS from Edinburgh, FMRF (Fellowship in vitreo-retinal surgery) and FICO.
Profile Highlights :
- Dr. Samant was the gold medallist in the Ophthalmology FCPS (Fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeons) examination in 1999. He received the Best Honorary Surgeon of the Year Award of Sir J.J. Hospital and Grant Medical College in 2009, and the Best Video Prize in the Thematic Film (Trauma) session at the 65th Annual Conference of the All India Ophthalmological Society in 2007 for a video on surgical removal of an intraocular foreign body from within the optic nerve head.
- His clinical expertise lies in vitreo-retinal diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular hole, age-related macular degeneration, retinopathy of prematurity, ocular trauma and intraocular foreign bodies. He has presented on bimanual vitrectomy for advanced proliferative diabetic retinopathy, 23-gauge sutureless lens-sparing vitrectomy for stage 4 ROP, scleral-fixated intraocular lenses and plaque brachytherapy for choroidal metastasis, and has performed live retina surgery at workshops.
- Dr. Samant has an extensive academic record. He is the author of the textbook 'Ophthalmology Theory and Practical', co-author of an atlas on fundus fluorescein angiography, and has contributed a chapter on paediatric visual electrophysiology tests. His paper on the 4-point scleral fixated intraocular lens won the Pandit Award for the best scientific paper at the Maharashtra Ophthalmic Society conference in 2004, and he has published in the Journal of Maharashtra Ophthalmic Society and other journals.
- He has served as Associate Editor and Editorial Board member of the Journal of Maharashtra Ophthalmic Society, Reviewer and Editorial Board member of the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, Hon. Secretary (2008-2009) and Hon. Joint Treasurer (2009-2010) of the Bombay Ophthalmic Association, and Organising Secretary of the Focus 2008 conference. He is regularly invited as faculty at national and international meetings including Asia ARVO.
Areas of Expertise :
- Vitreo-retinal Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Ocular Trauma and Intraocular Foreign Bodies
- Age-related Macular Degeneration
- Vitrectomy
- Retinal Detachment Surgery
- Scleral Buckling
- Diabetic Macular Oedema
- Macular Hole Surgery
- Epiretinal Membrane (Macular Pucker)
- Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Injections
- Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening and Laser
- Intraocular Foreign Body Removal
List of Treatments
- Vitrectomy
- Retinal Detachment Surgery
- Scleral Buckling
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetic Macular Oedema
- Macular Hole Surgery
- Epiretinal Membrane (Macular Pucker)
- Age-related Macular Degeneration
- Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Injections
- Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening and Laser
- Intraocular Foreign Body Removal
- Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
- Scleral Fixated IOL
- Endophthalmitis
Work Experience
Currently Working as Consultant Ophthalmologist (Vitreo-retinal Specialist) in the Ophthalmology Department at P. D. Hinduja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai, India.
Past Experience :
- Honorary Surgeon - Sir J.J. Hospital and Grant Medical College, Mumbai
Education & Training
- DOMS
- MS (Ophthalmology)
- DNB (Ophthalmology)
- FCPS (Ophthalmology), 1999 - Gold Medal
- FRCS - Edinburgh
- FMRF
- FICO
Awards & Recognition
- Gold Medalist - Ophthalmology FCPS Examination (1999)
- Best Video Prize, Thematic Film (Trauma) - 65th AIOS Annual Conference (2007)
- Best Honorary Surgeon of the Year - Sir J.J. Hospital and Grant Medical College (2009)
- Pandit Award for best scientific paper - Maharashtra Ophthalmic Society Conference (2004)
- Author - Ophthalmology Theory and Practical (textbook)
- Co-author - Atlas on Fundus Fluorescein Angiography
- Associate Editor - Journal of Maharashtra Ophthalmic Society (2005-2009)
- Reviewer and Editorial Board Member - Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
- Hon. Secretary - Bombay Ophthalmic Association (2008-2009)
- Hon. Joint Treasurer - Bombay Ophthalmic Association (2009-2010)
Associated Hospitals
🏨 P. D. Hinduja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai
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P. D. Hinduja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai, India
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. Preetam M. Samant practise?
Dr. Preetam M. Samant practises at P. D. Hinduja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai, India, where he consults patients in the hospital's outpatient and inpatient services.
What does Dr. Preetam M. Samant specialise in?
Dr. Preetam M. Samant specialises in vitreo-retinal surgery, treating diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular disorders, retinopathy of prematurity and eye injuries.
How much experience does Dr. Preetam M. Samant have?
Dr. Preetam M. Samant has more than 27 years of experience in his field of medicine.
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