
Ophthalmologist with 13 years' experience in cataract, LASIK, retina and glaucoma surgery
Experience
13 years
Languages
Arabic, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi
Location
Al Shahba, Sharjah
Sees
children, adults, seniors
Dr. Nidhi Darji is a consultant ophthalmologist with 13 years of clinical experience, including more than 7 years as an independent practitioner in Mumbai before relocating to the UAE in 2024. She completed her medical degree from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences in 2012, followed by specialist training in ophthalmic surgery from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2016). She has pursued advanced fellowships in medical retina at Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, and specialized training in cataract surgery (phacoemulsification) and LASIK at leading eye centers across India.
Dr. Darji has performed over 5,000 advanced cataract surgeries and brings extensive experience from high-volume centers, charitable hospitals, and government teaching institutes. She is trained in the full range of eye conditions: cataracts, glaucoma (raised eye pressure), retinal diseases, laser treatments, eye infections and allergies, pediatric eye care, and emergency eye conditions. Her work includes managing complex surgical cases and teaching junior residents and trainee doctors.
She is known for clear communication and a compassionate approach to patient care. Dr. Darji is a good fit if you need expert cataract or LASIK surgery, glaucoma management, retinal treatment, or pediatric eye care, or if you prefer a surgeon with extensive experience in high-complexity cases.
Special interests: phacoemulsification technique, laser procedures, retinal disease management, pediatric eye care.
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), India · 2012
Postgraduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Surgery
National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, India · 2016
Fellowship in Medical Retina
Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, India
Advanced training in Phacoemulsification
Drishti Netralaya, Dahod, India · 2017
LASIK training program
Agrawal Eye Hospital, Mumbai, India · 2018
Senior Registrar and faculty
Government hospitals, Mumbai, India · Approx 1 year
Independent practitioner
Multiple high-volume centers and teaching institutes, India · 7+ years
Consultant Ophthalmologist
NMC Healthcare, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates · 2024–present
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Medical Centre, Shahba, Sharjah, Al Shahba, Sharjah.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Cataracts, Diabetic Retinopathy, Eye Allergies, Eye Emergencies, Eye Infections, Glaucoma (High Eye Pressure), Pediatric Eye Conditions, Refractive Errors.
Profile compiled from NMC Healthcare's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
NMC Medical Centre Shahba
Shaikha Anood Building, NMC Sunny Medical Centre - 1st Floor Wasit St - Al Shahba - Mughaider Suburb - Sharjah
+971 6 538 8966+1 more branch
NMC Medical Centre Shahba
NMC Medical Centre Shahba · NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah
Al Shahba, Sharjah
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