Dr Nitin S Shetty

HOD & Consultant â€“ Retina Services, Ophthalmology

MBBS, Vitreo-Retina Fellowship

Eye (Ophthalmology)

January 1, 1994

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Top Areas of Expertise

Medical Retina includes diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases affecting the retina including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusions, retinal drug toxicity
Surgical Retina â€“ Vitreo-Retinal surgeries for varied retinal problems like retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, vitreous hemorrhage, intraocular foreign bodies, and eye injuries
Uveitis â€“ has worked as a Uveitis Consultant at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, and trained in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of uveitis cases including anterior, intermediate, and posterior uveitis
Works in close association with the pulmonologist and the rheumatologist for the management of these cases. ROP â€“ Retinopathy of Prematurity
Includes a retinal examination of neonatal children usually in the neonatal ICU
Trained in screening, laser, and surgical treatment of retinopathy of prematurity cases, special interest in Medical Retina Ocular Electrodiagnostics and Hereditary Retinal Diseases

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Top Treatments Offered

Comprehensive retinal examinations and medical management.
Laser treatments for diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, and ROP.
Vitreo-retinal surgeries including retinal detachment repair, vitrectomy, and trauma surgery.
Management of uveitis with systemic and local therapies.
Retinopathy of prematurity screening and surgical intervention.
Counseling and treatment for hereditary retinal diseases.

About Dr Nitin S Shetty

Dr. Nitin S. Shetty is a renowned ophthalmologist and retina specialist in Bangalore with deep expertise in both medical and surgical retina. His training at Sankara Nethralaya and international exposure, including his tenure as a visiting scholar at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, have shaped his global perspective in eye care. He has published authoritative work on fluorescein angiography and continues to contribute to research and conferences worldwide. With his compassionate patient care and surgical excellence, Dr. Shetty has transformed outcomes for thousands of patients with complex retinal and uveitis conditions.

Educational Qualifications:

MBBS â€“ with Distinction in Ophthalmology
Vitreo-Retina Fellowship â€“ Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai

Professional Memberships:

Vitreo-Retina Fellowship â€“ Sankara Nethralaya. Medical Research Foundation, Chennai.
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).
American Society of Retina Surgeons (ASRS).
Vitreo Retina Society of India (VRSI).
Uveitis Society of India (USI).
ROP (Retinopathy of Prematurity) Society of India.
All India Ophthalmology Society (AIOS).
Karnataka Ophthalmology Society.
Bangalore Ophthalmology Society.

Awards & Achievements:

Worked as a Vitreo-Retina and Uveitis Consultant at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai from 1994 - 2003.
Distinction in Ophthalmology â€“ MBBS.
VT Joshi Award for Best Outgoing Fellow â€“ Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai.
Published books on Fluorescein Angiography (JAYPEE BROTHERS) and contributed to chapters in several publications.
Invited guest speaker at several State, National, and International Conferences, Visiting Scholar at the Chinese University of Hong Kong â€“ 1999-2000.