Dr. Abhilasha Maheshwari

About

Dr. Abhilasha Maheshwari is a renowned specialist in ophthalmic plastic surgery and the treatment of eye cancers. With a reputation for diagnosing and managing complex cases with ease, Dr. Maheshwari combines evidence-based treatment methods with empathetic patient care.

She earned her medical degree (MBBS) in 2010 and completed her post-graduation in Ophthalmology at the prestigious Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai. Further, Dr. Maheshwari further honed her expertise through fellowships, including Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery and Ocular Oncology with Dr. Santosh G Honavar at Centre for Sight Super Specialty Eye Hospital, Hyderabad. She also pursued a fellowship in Ocular Oncology with Dr. Paul T. Finger at The New York Eye Cancer Center, New York, USA.

Dr. Maheshwari specialises in various Oculoplasty procedures such as blepharoplasty, ptosis correction, enucleation, DCR, and aesthetic eyelid surgeries. With a commitment to research, she has numerous publications in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals and contributed chapters to ocular oncology textbooks. Her dedication to advancing knowledge is showcased through presentations at national and international conferences since 2016, reflecting her passion for ongoing research and education in her field.

Achievements

• 2023: Won the Victoria Cohen Best Research Paper for Multicenter AJCC Retinoblastoma Registry at the International Society of Ocular Oncology conference in Mombasa, Kenya.
• 2022: Awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
• 2016: Best video award for “Surgical management of Blepharophimosis” at the annual meeting of the Oculoplastic Association of India at Vadodara.
• 2014: Divya Chaturvedi gold medal endowment award for best resident at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India.