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 – 905

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.

Fathmath Manhal Abdulla

Very good experience doing Contoura Lasik procedure with Dr Pooja Khamar. Well organised and great staff to assist at every step. We had a very pleasant experience!

Tanushree Tanu

Good experience Got my Trans PRK surgery done Dr. Pooja and the staff were very good

krishnamurthy kv

Hello,I had a contours lasik surgery in Narayana Nethralaya. My experience was very good. The staff was very friendly and will guide in all the stages of the process.The have a latest equipments and excellent team of doctors, who answers all our query with lots if patience.
The follow up check up is also very Efficient. I highly recommended them.
Special thanks to Dr. Pooja Khamar.

Niraj Mohanty

I underwent Contoura vision surgery under Dr. Pooja khamar and my experience was really very great everyone in the hospital were very cooperative and i didn’t any kind of problem during surgery and post surgery.I want to thanks the whole team for this wonderful experience i had in narayana nethralaya.

Gotham

I underwent Lasik surgery by Dr.Pooja Khamar, i was very well guided throughout the procedure and it was pain less.I’m happy to have normal vision and go glass less after 17 years .
Thank you narayana nethralaya.

ramesh krishnan n

I recently got ICL surgery done on both the eyes and now I have 0 power in both! I can’t thank enough Dr Pooja Khamar & her team for making my dream come true. It was a great experience.Special thanks to Mr Sunish Thomas for making the journey very easy.Narayana Nethralaya has world class facilities at affordable prices & all the staffs are very polite and friendly. I would strongly recommend Narayana Nethralaya for any eye related issues.

Mohammed Sadiq

I under went smile surgery done by dr.pooja M khamar . Doctor was very friendly in nature . Good experience with hospital . Staff all

very supportive . Thank you all.

Book an Appointment
Call Us