• Served 10 years in the Indian Army Medical Corps as a commissioned officer (1995–2005) after completing MS (Ophthalmology).
• Held progressively responsible positions including Medical Officer, Graded & Classified Specialist, and Assistant Professor at prestigious Army hospitals and Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune.
• Extensive teaching experience in ophthalmology at both military and civilian medical colleges.
• Over 25 years of civilian ophthalmology experience at renowned hospitals and institutes across India.
• Worked as a Consultant, Senior Ophthalmologist, Associate Professor, and Professor at institutions like Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Pune and Centre for Sight, New Delhi.
• Expertise in clinical ophthalmology, surgical procedures, and academic teaching.
• Experience in both government (ESIS Hospital, Pune) and private healthcare setups.
• Contributed to medical education, patient care, and eye health services in diverse regions including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Assam.

• MBBS – Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
• MS (Ophthalmology) – University of Pune

• Commendation Card by General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) for exemplary service in the Indian Army Medical Corps.
• Best Teaching Faculty Award at Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Pune for outstanding contribution to medical education and training.
• Certificate of Appreciation from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune for academic excellence and commitment to postgraduate training.
• Recognition for Community Eye Care Services at SD Mahabir Dal Eye Hospital, Bathinda for outstanding work in cataract surgery camps and rural outreach programs.
• Honored by Local Medical Associations in Punjab and Maharashtra for contributions to ophthalmology and public health awareness initiatives.

• All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) — Life Member
• Maharashtra Ophthalmological Society (MOS) — Member
• Poona Ophthalmological Society (POS) — Member
• Delhi Ophthalmological Society (DOS) — Member
• Association of Community Ophthalmologists of India (ACOIN) — Member
• Medical Council of India (MCI) / National Medical Commission (NMC) — Registered Medical Practitioner

Dissertation:

A Clinical Study of Posterior Segment Pathologies in Hypertensive Retinopathy — Submitted as part of MS (Ophthalmology) degree.

Original Research Papers:

• Prevalence of Ocular Trauma in Military Setups: A Tertiary Care Centre Experience — Published in Medical Journal Armed Forces India (MJAFI).
• Comparative Study of SICS vs. Phacoemulsification in Cataract Surgery Outcomes — Published in Indian Journal of Ophthalmology (IJO).
• Evaluation of Diabetic Retinopathy Cases in a Rural Eye Hospital in Punjab — Presented at AIOS Annual Conference.

Case Reports & Presentations:

• A Rare Case of Traumatic Globe Avulsion in Military Personnel — Presented at POS Annual Meet.
• Management of Congenital Ptosis: Case Series — Presented at DOS Mid-term Conference.

Academic Contributions:

• Co-authored teaching modules and clinical guidelines for undergraduate and postgraduate ophthalmology training at AFMC Pune and Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Pune.
• Involved in organizing CME programs and surgical workshops for ophthalmology residents and practitioners.

• Comprehensive Ophthalmology
• Cataract Surgery (SICS & Phacoemulsification)
• Glaucoma Diagnosis & Management
• Medical Retina
• Oculoplasty Procedures
• Anterior Segment Disorders
• Emergency Ophthalmic Care (Military & Civilian)
• Ophthalmic Teaching & Training
• Medical Education and Academic Administration
• Clinical Research & Paper Presentations