Dr. Shraddha Surekha — Cornea & Cataract Specialist, Malad, Mumbai
LV Prasad & KEM trained. Honorary Surgeon at Sir JJ Group of Hospitals. 10+ years of complex corneal and refractive surgeries — and a reputation for explaining every diagnosis in plain language before recommending treatment.
Training & Credentials
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FoundationMBBS — KEM Hospital & Seth GS Medical College, MumbaiOne of India's most prestigious government medical colleges, affiliated to the University of Mumbai.
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PostgraduateMS / DNB OphthalmologyAdvanced residency training covering the full spectrum of eye disease and surgery.
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FellowshipCornea & Refractive Surgery — LV Prasad Eye InstituteLV Prasad is India's foremost centre for corneal disease and eye transplantation. Fellowship training here covers complex anterior segment surgery, corneal transplants, and laser vision correction at international standards.
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Honorary PositionHonorary Surgeon — Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, MumbaiTeaches and supervises postgraduate ophthalmology students while continuing active surgical practice.
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ResearchLimbal Epithelial Transplantation StudyContributed to clinical research on limbal stem-cell transplantation under the guidance of Dr. Virendra Sangwan — internationally recognised for his pioneering work in corneal regeneration.
Areas of Expertise
Laser Vision Correction
LASIK, PRK and SMILE — blade-free procedures customised to your corneal map for sharp, spectacle-free vision.
Advanced Cataract Surgery
Phacoemulsification with premium IOL selection — monofocal, toric and multifocal lenses matched to your lifestyle and vision goals.
Corneal Transplantation
Both lamellar (DSAEK, DALK) and full-thickness penetrating keratoplasty — preserving or restoring vision when the cornea can no longer do its job.
Keratoconus & Corneal Disease
Corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL), Intacs and full disease management — slowing progression and protecting the vision you have.
Dry Eye & Ocular Surface
Diagnosis and long-term management of dry eye syndrome, meibomian gland disease, and ocular surface disorders — conditions that are often undertreated elsewhere.
Teaching & Research
Active faculty for postgraduate ophthalmology trainees at Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, and contributor to published corneal research.
Her Approach: Diagnose First, Operate Only When Necessary
Corneal conditions are often misdiagnosed or overtreated. Dr. Shraddha Surekha's training at LV Prasad — India's reference centre for complex corneal disease — means she has seen the full range of presentations, from early keratoconus picked up on a topography scan to sight-threatening corneal ulcers requiring urgent grafting.
Her approach is methodical: map the cornea, understand the tear film, rule out systemic causes, and then choose the least invasive intervention that achieves the result. Patients often find that a condition they were told "requires surgery immediately" can be managed medically — and she will tell you so, clearly, in Hindi, Marathi or English.
What Makes Dr. Surekha Stand Apart
🏛️ Trained Where India Trains Its Best
KEM Hospital for medical foundations; LV Prasad Eye Institute — the institution that helped develop modern lamellar corneal surgery in India — for speciality training. Few surgeons in the Western Suburbs of Mumbai hold a fellowship from LV Prasad.
📚 She Teaches as Well as Treats
As an honorary faculty member at Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Dr. Surekha supervises postgraduate students. Surgeons who teach tend to stay sharper — they must justify every clinical decision to trainees who ask "why?"
🔬 Research-Backed Practice
Her contribution to limbal epithelial transplantation research under Dr. Virendra Sangwan — who pioneered simple limbal epithelial transplantation (SLET) — means her management of stem-cell deficiency and ocular surface failure is grounded in primary evidence, not textbooks alone.
📍 Available in Malad
Expert corneal care of this level was previously accessible only at major teaching hospitals in South Mumbai. At Sentra Clinic, Malad East, it is available to patients from Malad, Goregaon, Kandivali, Borivali and across the Western Suburbs — without the commute or the wait.
Book a Consultation with Dr. Surekha
Consultations at Sentra Clinic, Malad East: [days & timings — please fill before publishing]. For a corneal or refractive opinion, bring your most recent spectacle prescription and any prior corneal topography or dry-eye reports if available.
👁️ Get a corneal or refractive opinion from Dr. Shraddha Surekha.
Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions does Dr. Shraddha Surekha treat?
Dr. Surekha specialises in laser vision correction (LASIK, SMILE, PRK), advanced cataract surgery with premium lenses, corneal transplantation (lamellar and full-thickness), keratoconus management including corneal cross-linking, and dry eye and ocular surface disorders.
Is she qualified to perform corneal transplants?
Yes. Dr. Surekha completed her cornea fellowship at LV Prasad Eye Institute — India's premier centre for corneal surgery — and has performed both lamellar (DSAEK, DALK) and penetrating keratoplasty procedures.
Can she assess whether I am suitable for LASIK?
Absolutely. Refractive surgery candidacy assessment — including corneal topography, pachymetry (thickness measurement) and tear-film evaluation — is central to her practice. She will tell you honestly if you are a good candidate, a borderline candidate, or if an alternative like ICL would suit you better.
I have been told I have keratoconus. What can she do?
Keratoconus management starts with accurate staging. Early disease may be monitored or halted with corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL). Moderate disease may benefit from Intacs rings. Advanced disease causing significant vision loss may require a corneal transplant. Dr. Surekha will stage your condition and explain the options at each stage.
What are her consultation timings at Sentra Clinic?
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Which languages does Dr. Surekha consult in?
Hindi, Marathi and English — she adapts to the language you think and ask questions in.
Get In Touch
| 📍 Address | Shah Arcade 2, 002, First Floor, B Wing, Rani Sati Rd, Malad East, Mumbai 400097 Open in Google Maps → |
| 📞 Call / WhatsApp | 93729 47075 | 022 4605 7489 |
| ✉️ Email | sentramalad@gmail.com |
