Dr. Nidhi Dhaval Darji

Dr Nidhi completed her graduation from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) in 2012 and earned her post-graduation in Ophthalmic Surgery from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, in 2016. She further pursued a fellowship in Medical Retina at the prestigious Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, India, and completed advanced training in Phacoemulsification at Drishti Netralaya, Dahod, India, in 2017. In 2018, Dr Nidhi also completed a LASIK training program at Agrawal Eye Hospital, Mumbai, India.

Dr Nidhi has over 12 years of experience, including more than 7 years as an independent practitioner in Mumbai, India. She has performed over 5,000 advanced phacoemulsification surgeries and has extensive clinical experience from working at high-volume centers, charitable hospitals, and government and teaching institutes across India. Dr Nidhi also served as a Senior Registrar in government hospitals in Mumbai for one year, where she taught junior residents and DNB students. She guided them through stepwise surgeries, provided hands-on training, and conducted lectures for trainees.

In 2024, Dr Nidhi relocated to the UAE and joined a prominent healthcare group, where she managed the Ophthalmology department independently, handling heavy OPDs, surgeries, and emergencies.

Dr Nidhi is a highly skilled and knowledgeable surgeon with expertise in the clinical and surgical management of various ophthalmic conditions, including emergencies, eye infections and allergies, retina treatments, laser procedures, pediatric eye care, and glaucoma services. Compassionate and committed, she possesses excellent communication skills, creating a positive environment that encourages patients. Her thorough professional knowledge ensures effective and efficient patient care.

Areas of Interest:

• Cataract surgeries (phacoemulsification with multifocal and monofocal IOLs)
• Nd:YAG laser procedures (capsulotomy, iridotomy, iridoplasty)
• Retinal Argon lasers for diabetic retinopathy and other retinal conditions
• Intravitreal injections (Eylea, Lucentis, Avastin, Beovu)
• Refractive procedures (LASIK, PRK, TransPRK)
• Corneal procedures (pterygium excision with conjunctival autograft, amniotic membrane grafting)
• Glaucoma evaluation and management
• Eyelid procedures (chalazion removal, mass excision, traumatic lid repair, abscess drainage)

Dr Nidhi is fluent in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and has basic proficiency in Arabic. She is a proud member of the All India Ophthalmic Society and the Bombay Ophthalmic Association.