Dr. Nikhil Pal

About Doctor

Dr. Nikhil Pal is a well-known and highly experienced ophthalmologist with over 25 years of experience.

He has successfully performed 10,000+ vitreoretinal surgeries, including the latest 25G/27G sutureless procedures, 15,000+ cataract surgeries, including laser-assisted (FLACS) and robotic surgeries, and advanced treatments for vitreous hemorrhage, macular holes, dropped lens pieces during surgery, diabetic eye disease, retinal diseases like ARMD and vasculitis, retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), laser therapies and retinal scans (like fluorescein angiography, refractive surgeries (including Femto-LASIK).

In 2002, he finished a 3-year junior residency at the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences at AIIMS. 

From 2003, he worked for an additional three years as a Senior Resident, focusing on vitreoretinal surgery, eye injuries, and retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) as well.

Later, he went to the University of Wisconsin to complete a fellowship in vitreoretinal and further sharpen his skills.

Along with patient care, he trains young doctors from India and abroad, especially in Vitreoretinal and ROP management.

Dr. Nikhil Pal aims to offer high-quality eye care at affordable prices using the latest technology and to protect and improve your vision with care, compassion, and expertise.

Medical Qualifications

• MD (Ophthalmology) from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
• MBBS from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• Senior Vitreoretinal Consultant at Max Super Specialty Hospital.
• Senior Vitreoretinal Consultant at MM Eyetech Institute.
• Senior Vitreoretinal Consultant at Batra Hospital.
• Senior Vitreoretinal Consultant at Fortis FLRD Hospital.
• Senior Vitreoretinal Consultant at Spectra Eye Centre.

Career Highlights

• Dr. Nikhil Pal has successfully treated more than 10,000 vitreoretinal surgeries, including the latest advancements in 25G and 27G sutureless techniques, along with over 15,000 cataract procedures.
• He is dedicated to training young doctors, both from India and abroad, with a particular focus on Vitreoretinal and ROP management.

Research and Fellowships

• Membership: Delhi Ophthalmological Society (DOS).
• Membership: All India Ophthalmological Society.
• Membership: Medical Council of India (MCI).
• Membership: Delhi Medical Council.
• Membership: European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).
• Membership: American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Awards and Recoginition

• Dr. Nikhil Pal has received multiple prestigious scholarships, including the National Talent Search Scholarship, National Science Scholarship, and Erose Educational Scholarship.
• He was considered for the highly reputed Atma Chand Surgery Medal and the Sardari Lal Kalra Microbiology Medal.
• He was the winner of the Archives of Ophthalmology Web Quiz and was honored with the RP Centre ORA Quiz Award for being the Best Resident.
• Dr. Nikhil was the National winner of the All India Ophthalmology Society’s National Ophthalmic Quiz and received a prize of Rs. 30,000.
• He was also invited as a faculty speaker at numerous national and international conferences, where he conducted instructional courses and presented original research.
• Dr. Nikhil has more than 35 publications in respected peer-reviewed national and international journals.
• He has also co-authored 17 book chapters, contributing to the academic field of ophthalmology.