Dr. Pooja Khamar
Designation: Consultant
Specialization: Cataract and Refractive Surgery Services
Work Experience: 7 Years
Practice location: NN Rajajinagar
Days & timing of availability for each centre:
NN1: All days
NN3: On appointment basis : twice a week 5.00 to 7.00 pm
Dr. Pooja Khamar currently serves as a consultant in cataract, Dry Eye, and Refractive services at Narayana Nethralaya Eye Institute. Beyond her clinical responsibilities, she actively engages in translational research at her institute and affiliated organizations, including GROW and IBMS Lab.
Her academic journey includes earning a Ph.D. from Maastricht University in the Netherlands, focusing on “Wound healing in Refractive Surgery.” Dr. Khamar completed her Post Graduation at NHL Medical Municipal College, Ahmedabad, and pursued her fellowship in CORE (Cataract Optics Refractive Excellence) at Narayana Nethralaya, Bangalore. Her areas of expertise encompass Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Dry Eye, and Keratoconus, with extensive practical experience in these domains.
Distinguished as one of the few surgeons globally with expertise in all laser-based platforms for refractive surgery, particularly Lenticular extraction techniques, Dr. Khamar has numerous national and international research publications. She has been an invited faculty member at various National and International conferences, showcasing her commitment to advancing the field.
Dr. Pooja Khamar has garnered recognition and accolades on both national and international platforms, including being one of the first Indians to receive the prestigious Troutmann Award, the highest honor in refractive surgery, acknowledging her significant contributions to research. Additionally, she holds the distinction of being recognized as one of the top 10 young eye doctors globally and has been honored with the prestigious “Rising Star” award for her outstanding contributions to the field.
Dr. Pooja Khamar is one of the first Indians to receive the Troutmann Award, the highest honor in refractive surgery presented to a young surgeon for their significant contributions to research.
Education & Training
M.B.B.S, M.S, FRCS, PhD
Achievements & Awards
She has been recognized as one of the top 10 young eye doctors globally and has been conferred with the prestigious “Rising Star” award.
Best Paper @ AAO, ASCRS, APACRS, ESCRS, ARVO, WOC. Best Video @ ASCRS, APACRS.
Video Testimonials
Reviews
Total Reviews – 912
Kamalam Palaniyappan
I done contoura surgery from dr pooja . I am really happy and got very comfortable treatment. Thanks Narayana eye care
umme habeeba
My sister underwent topoguided CXL for keratoconus under Dr. Pooja khamar.Although I was worried as it was an eye related surgery for the first time and my sister as a patient was extremely anxious but Dr.Pooja excellently carried out the procedure and my sister felt absolutely relaxed. Loads of thanks and gratitude to Dr. Pooja.
Also special thanks to Mrs.Sibi for her efforts in clearly explaining about the procedure before and after surgery ,guiding us step by step, which is most important and making us feel comfortable about any doubts anytime about the procedure.
Thanks to the entire team of Dr. Rohith Shetty, all Drs, nurses in OT who were so much co operative and helpful.
Strongly recommend Dr. Rohith Shetty and team for any procedures related to the same. Kudos!!
Indra Phand
I am Indra, an Engineering student,very grateful to whole team of Narayana Nethralaya, lasik branch, Rajajinagar /Bangalore. I had very high negative numbers of both eyes approx above 9.25 and 10.25. I wanted to remove this high spectacles. Eventually lasik surgery was an option, and I came to know from online videos of Dr. Rohit Shetty sir, that new latest technology of lasik available at Narayana Netralaya Bangalore. We decided to visit the hospital and take consultation of Dr. Rohit. After pre test we found that SILK procedure can be performed and on same day I underwent the SILK procedure in a very short time and discharged on same day. SILK is very accurate and painless surgery to remove your specs. Entire team is very supportive and counselling is being done at every stage in pre and post operative stages.
I am feeling very happy that I could see more important clearly, crisply at far distance without my specs.
Thanks to Dr. Rohit and all Narayana Netralaya Team.
Indra, Solapur Maharashtra.
Rashmi_ M_A
We undergone Lasik Surgery here… Very Helpful Staff and Dr. Pooja and Dr. Rohit Shetty are well Experienced and Smooth Handling… We are so much Satisfied by the staff especially Nirmala Sister and Girija Ma’am and Suchithra ma’am…and with doctors also…
Devika Anil
Smile extra small incision. Doctor Dr. Rohit shetty and Dr.Pooja thank you so much for for giving me confidence and operating my visuals. I was happy and the process was taken smoothly. I would like thank all the doctors including the councilor Usha for emotionally supporting me.
Monitha Gowda
Smile extra surgery by Dr Pooja and Rohith Shetty.I have gone through smile extra surgery. Just by 1day only I can feel the difference. My vision is much better by just one day. Smile extra surgery is not painfull.
Chaithra Ramu
Got an LASIK eye surgery this week, as always Narayana Nethralaya is best for any eye related problem All the doctors and staff are amazing and supportive, especially Dr . Rohit Shetty and Pooja Khamar .
Staff like Girija maam and Suchitra is really kind while speaking to me
Thank you so much Narayana Nethralaya for an excellent and smooth surgery experience.
pradeep A V
I underwent smile surgery attended by Dr Pooja Khamar it was a nice experience, immediate response thanks for over all coordination and also thanks for councilor sibi
Rameshwar Gajelli
Bilateral femtosecond contra lasik laser done under topical anaesthesia Dr Pooja Khamar Very good experience.
Santhosh Kumar Settu
We have undergone Contoura Lasik Surgery and it was very good and Dr pooja khamar consultation and treatment was very good.
