MBBS, MS - Ophthalmology
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Dr. Nitin Balakrishnan is a Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon in Santacruz East, Mumbai and has an experience of 41 years in this field. Dr. Nitin Balakrishnan practices at Saideep Eye Clinic & Crystal Vision Laser Centre in Santacruz East, Mumbai and Sai Deep Eye Clinic in Vileparle East, Mumbai. He completed MBBS from Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital in 1984 and MS - Ophthalmology from Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital in 1988. He is a member of Indian Medical Association (IMA),AMERICAN MEDICAL SOC,BOMBAY OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOSCIATION and ALL INDIA OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOSCIATION. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Glaucoma Valve Implantation,Eye Surgery,Eye Muscle Surgery,Glaucoma Evaluation / Treatment and Corneal Surgery etc.
Happy with:Â Doctor friendliness
After getting the eye check I was told that there is some change of eye glass numbers. When I took the revised number to my opticians for new glasses. As is the practice with him he checked the numbers on my eyes at his shop n to my surprise the numbers given by doctors were wrong. He checked again n confirmed that they were wrong. Since I had my old specks I checked with them also n did not find any issue with my eye.
Obviously something has gone wrong while checking my eyes I would request for a retest
Visited For Eye Pain Evaluation/ Treatment
Happy with:Â Treatment satisfaction
My suggestion to doc nitin is allways do not make scared to patient treat as a friend or like a family member give the patience worry less treatment & allways try to give a positive reply to them so that patience are not that much worry & the tense doctor's should also think from patience view also my opinion to all doctors is that doctor's should be positive so that patience should be relax for eg if patience is not up to the mark to get well but the doctor shouhd give the confidence to patience that may God will give you faster recovery & will give you our **** treatment hope doctor understand what I really mean it.
i have been coming to dr for last 10 years dr attotude is very kind with patient i feel his dignostic is very correct though some dr told me i have to operate for cataract imdtly he told me time has not come i will tell u when to operate i am greatfull to him I have been always recomending him in my friend circle and swiming pool group only one suggestion i would like to make is follow up charges after six month u treat them as new patient since i am suffering from dry eyes some time i come after one year u should consider i am sr citi zen day by day income level is coming down argso pls charge me as follow up patient this is just suggstion
Visited For Eye Checkup - General
Happy with:Â Doctor friendlinessExplanation of the health issueTreatment satisfactionWait time
I know doctor nitin for more than 15 years ..all eye operations that have happened in my family are done by Dr. Nitin n all are successful operations. All those who were operated dont have a single problem till date.
Dr has always given genuine opinions/advices n guidance for any eye related probs. Today the wait time was absolutely zero
My family has always consulted Dr. Balkrishnan for all the ophthalmology related issues. Hence, around 2 months back we zeroed down on him for my father's cataract operation. The operation went well according to the doctor. However, my found it a bit painful which is unusual. After a week or so, my father kept complaining of blurred vision for which, we went back to him twice. Dr.Balkrishnan kept assuring that the operation has indeed gone well and my fathers issues are psychological. we dragged on 1.5 months like this with constant usage of eye-drops per doctor's recommendation yet, no improvement.
Later we consulted other doctors only to understand that, small remains of cataract were still lying underneath the newly fit lense as, the emulsification process was not done properly. My father underwent another surgery just yesterday (28.09.16). Today he had been there again for bandage removal. His vision is now all good and clear.
Visited For Eye Checkup - General
Happy with:Â Doctor friendliness
Doctor checked eyes* *** **** ******** ********* *** ** ****** He asked questions as the part of his treatment in such manner my child could answer them. My child was afraid of his eye problem but after conversation with Dr. he was able to understand fearlessly.
Happy with:Â Doctor friendlinessExplanation of the health issueTreatment satisfactionValue for moneyWait time
Our family have. been patients of Dr. Balakrishnan for 20 years. His approach to his patients has been one that gives one a feeling of comfort and security. *** ********* *** ********* *** ****** **** ********* He has God's gift as a healer, always keeps efficient, courteous and professionaly very sound staff. May God give him all the best.
Hoped for better:Â Value for money
I had a swollen eye and came to ck. The nurse put some drop let and was checked by someone else and they informed me that's an sty on the eye. Just fermint it and prescribe some medication. And charged me 800 rs. Last year too had a same problem and I was just charged300. The prices have gone way to high.
Visited For LASIK Eye Surgery
Dr. Nitin Balakrishnan is a very warm person....His procedures are systematic...I had a lot of apprehensions about the surgery but after my consultation with Dr. Nitin i was quite positive about the procedure and i am eagerly waiting for the WOW EFFECT
Visited For Eye Checkup - GeneralCataract Surgery
*** ***** ************ ** ** *** ***** *** **** ** ***** Be it a routine eye check up or surgery related (cataract), across 3 generations in my family, extended family, in laws and social circles, we have been consulting and seeking treatment from Dr. Balakrishnan for over 15 years! Not only doctor but his entire clinic staff are extremely courteous and helpful. I would definitely and strongly recommend Dr. Nitin Balakrishnan!