Profile

Dr. Pramod S Bhende completed his medical graduate and post graduate degree (MS Ophthalmology) from Government Medical College, Nagpur University in 1986 and in 1990 respectively. He did fellowship training in Vitreo Retinal surgery at Medical Research Foundation between 1991 and 1993. He is currently a senior consultant and director in Vitreo-retina department in Sankara Nethralaya, a Unit of Medical Research Foundation. He has published over 90 papers in peer reviewed national and international journals and has also written 7 chapters in various ophthalmic books. He has delivered more than 400 presentations in various national and international conferences. He is a recipient of 7 named orations. He is a recipient of Dr S S Hayreh award at VRSI 2023, for his contribution in VR surgery. He is Life member of All India Ophthalmological Society, Vitreo Retinal Society of India and Indian ROP society (iROP). He is also a member of American society of Retinal Specialists (ASRS), European VR society (Euretina).

Area of Expertise/Interest

• Retinopathy of prematurity
• Surgery for Diabetic retinopathy
• Combined anterior and posterior segment surgery