MBBS, DNB, FRCS (Glasgow)

Consultant Ophthalmologist | Cataract & Refractive Surgeon

Bio

Dr. Akanksha Batra Thakkar is an experienced ophthalmologist specialising in advanced cataract and refractive surgery. She completed her MBBS from Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, followed by DNB in Ophthalmology from Nethradhama Superspeciality Eye Hospital, Bengaluru, and earned the prestigious FRCS from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

With extensive surgical experience, Dr. Akanksha has performed thousands of cataract procedures, including complex cases. She is also experienced in modern refractive procedures designed to reduce dependence on glasses. Known for her precision and patient-focused approach, she emphasises careful evaluation and personalised treatment planning to achieve the best visual outcomes.

Experience

Conditions Treated
• Cataract
• Refractive Errors (Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism)
• Presbyopia (Age-related reading difficulty)
• Post-cataract vision problems
• Visual problems requiring refractive correction

Education
• MBBS – Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni
• DNB (Ophthalmology) – Nethradhama Superspeciality Eye Hospital, Bengaluru
• FRCS (Glasgow) – Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Professional Memberships
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCS)
• Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)