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
MBBS, MS, FCRS, 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.
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Reviews
Total Reviews – 1348
Srikanth M
Had a great experience with my SILK surgery. Dr Pooja and the other doctors and staff took excellent care and conducted everything efficiently. Extremely happy to be able to discard my glasses.
Lakshmi Soumya
Great experience .undergone prk surgery very good hospitality and friendliness. Dr pooja and Dr Harsha were really approachable for any doubts.
Rashmi preethi
The experience at narayana nethralaya was good and the doctor pooja khammar treated very well. The faculty treated well and regarding facilities provided to us was good.
madhusudhan reddy
My son underwent keratoconus procedure by Dr.Pooja khamar . It was painless procedure. Thank you narayana nethralaya and staff.
Amith Suresh Mali
I recently underwent LASIK surgery and had an excellent experience with Dr. Pooja Khamar. She patiently explained the entire procedure, making sure I felt comfortable and well-informed. During the surgery, her calm and supportive demeanor helped ease my nerves, and her expertise was evident throughout. She provided clear guidance on aftercare, ensuring I was fully prepared for recovery. Dr. Khamar’s professionalism and genuine concern for her patients make her highly recommendable for anyone considering LASIK.
Ganvi Gowda
I got it done Smile extra surgery at Narayana Nethralaya Rajaji Nagar branch, they have taken care of entire procedure very smoothly Staff support was too good and very corporative I will be gratitude to Ms Pooja kammar who did surgery without any pain and was so understanding and corporative Thankful to entire Nayana Nethralaya team.
Reethu Maddi
I have driven lasik contura surgery from Pooja khamar, and it went well and am so happy with the hospitality of the staffs and the doctors. And i am happy that i can able to manage without specs.
Prakash B
Underwent Wavelight plus surgery under Dr.Pooja Khamar. It feels great to have undergone lasik and it has made my life easier. The staff were very friendly and accommodating all through the process from initial scans to post op.
Babitha Reddy
I have undergone lasik surgery by the doctor Pooja Khamar The process before and after the surgery was smooth and the counseling was also good
Clarence Fernandes
I was treated by Dr. Pooja Khamar and my experience with Narayan Netralaya was great. All my tests were done before and best surgery opinion for my Lasik treatment. I have received the great treatment from all the staff and evryone was very supportive
