Profile
Dr. Uday Tekchandani is a highly accomplished and dynamic Vitreoretinal and Uveitis Specialist, widely regarded as one of the best ophthalmologists in Mumbai for advanced retinal and inflammatory eye care. He is globally recognised for earning the M.Ch. in Vitreoretinal Surgery, a super-speciality qualification that was the first of its kind in Asia at the time he completed it from the prestigious P.G.I.M.E.R., Chandigarh and has also been trained at St Michaels Hospital, Toronto, Canada. His practice reflects a rare blend of advanced surgical expertise, academic excellence, and a deeply compassionate, patient-centred approach.
He serves as the Medical Director of Vision 2020 Complete Eye Care, Bandra (West) and is actively involved in clinical practice across leading institutions. He is currently working as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai.
Professional Highlights & Contributions
- Pioneering Achievement: Completion of the first M.Ch. in Vitreoretinal Surgery in Asia.
- Global Recognition: Performed live surgery at the prestigious European Vitreoretina Society Congress in Budapest, Hungary (2024).
- Awards: Recipient of multiple national and international awards, including the IROP Grant in 2022 and the Travel Grant at the World ROP Congress in Dubai in 2022.
- Academic Excellence: Authored multiple publications in National and International peer-reviewed journals with over 40+ citations.
- Leadership: Medical Director of Vision 2020 Complete Eye Care, Bandra (West).
- Teaching: Former Assistant Professor at HBT Medical College and RN Cooper Hospital, Mumbai.
Areas of specialization
Dr. Uday Tekchandani's specialization lies in advanced medical and surgical management of the posterior segment (the back) of the eye.
- Vitreoretinal Services and Surgery: Expert in advanced surgical procedures, including:
- Retinal Detachment Surgery
- Macular Hole and Epiretinal Membrane Surgery
- Diabetic Vitrectomies
- Scleral Buckling
- Intraocular Injections for Retinal Diseases
- Diabetic Retinopathy Management: Comprehensive screening, management, and laser treatment for diabetic eye disease.
- Uveitis Specialist: Specialized diagnosis and treatment of various forms of intraocular inflammation and infectious diseases.
- Pediatric Retina & ROP: Key expertise in Pediatric Retinal Disorders, including the diagnosis, laser, injection, and surgical management of advanced Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP).
- General Ophthalmic Surgery: Proficient in all major ophthalmic surgeries including Cataract (micro-incision surgery with premium IOL implantation) and Glaucoma management.
Education
- MBBS (Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College (GS Medical College) and KEM Hospital, Mumbai)
- MS (Ophthalmology) (P.G.I.M.E.R., Chandigarh)
- DNB (Ophthalmology) (National Board of Examination, New Delhi)
- M.Ch. (Vitreoretinal Surgery) (P.G.I.M.E.R., Chandigarh) (First Degree of its kind in Asia)
- FICO (Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology)
- FAICO (Uvea) (Fellow of the All India Collegium of Ophthalmology in Uveitis)
Affiliations
- Consultant – Holy Family Multispeciality Hospital, Bandra, Mumbai.
- Medical Director – Vision 2020 Complete Eye Care, Bandra (West).
- Consultant – Surya Hospitals (Chembur).
- Member – All India Ophthalmological Society
- Member of European Vitreoretina Society.
- Member – Bombay Ophthalmological Society
- Member - Indian Retinopathy of Prematurity (IROP) Society
- Member – North Zone Ophthalmological Society
- Honorary Member - Asia Pacific Ophthalmic Trauma Society