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 – 965
Divya Divya
Smile extra surgery by pooja khammar The staffs are well supportive and good vo ordinary with the patients
Thanks you so much for giving good support
Aishwarya Prasad
Dr Pooja khamar The experience has been really good and it has been smooth. The doctors have helped clarify all queries and have been very supportive.
Banu Tej
I underwent Keratoconus surgery from Dr Pooja Khamar, Thank you Dr and entire team for such a wonderful service, I would really appreciate entire team ,and their support for each steps,Each staff supported very well in process,super team and thank you for supporting in each process.
jennifer edward
I recently had my eye surgery with Dr Rohit Shetty sir and Dr Pooja Mam I had good experience with them they treated me with great care over all had good experience with all the staff Specially with Suchitra Mam thank you for ur care and patience And. Grija Mam was more helpful and humble in handling me thank you for your follow up Mam thank you all
Stephen Steve
Lasik surgery from Dr Pooja Khammar Rajajinagar branch My brother as undergone a Lasik surgery on 26/03/24 he was really worried about the surgery however the doctors and the management helped him to gain confident and get the surgery done fearless and pain free. Finally he is saying good bye to his spectacles.
Thanks for the doctor , management and the management attender Sibi
dinesh lucky
I Had a Refractive Contoura surgery From DR.Pooja Khamar It was done well without Pain and the vision is perfect now ..The staffs there was well trained and They were very caring and sweet
George Menezes
surgery- Elita SILK under Dr Pooja Khamar
was very successful, smooth transition ans conducted in a streamlined fashion
SHIVNATH KISKU
I underwent contoura vision surgery done by Dr Pooja khamar. i am very thankful to pooja mam.she suggest me the contoura vision surgery.very friendly staff i want to thank u all.
purusha nadiu
I had a surgery by Dr Pooja khamar. The surgery was done without any problem and it felt comfortable tht I made my surgery in narayana nethralaya.
Ujwal D
I had smile xtra surgery..with DR.pooja… everything went well and the procedures were carried out quick and soon…
