Dr. Sashwanthi Mohan

Dr. Sashwanthi Mohan is a Specialist Ophthalmologist at Medcare Eye Centre, Dubai, renowned for her expertise in vitreoretinal diseases and ocular inflammation. She brings over 8 years of clinical experience in ophthalmology to her role, with a commitment to delivering patient-centered care and advancing ophthalmic education.

Dr. Mohan’s academic journey began with an MBBS from Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, followed by a DNB in Ophthalmology at the prestigious L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad. Her excellence was recognized with the Dr. G. Venkataswamy Gold Medal for Ophthalmology, awarded during her DNB training. She is a Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) and a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (MRCS).

Dr. Mohan's clinical career started as a Consultant in the Vitreoretinal Department at Rajan Eye Care Hospital, Chennai. She further specialized through an advanced fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at Sankara Nethralaya Medical Research Foundation. 

Dr. Sashwanthi Mohan specializes in managing medical and surgical retina conditions, including diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments, macular holes, and age-related macular degeneration. She is skilled in advanced cataract surgeries, especially complex cases involving retinal or uveitic patients, and offers premium intraocular lenses. Her expertise extends to uveitis, neuro-ophthalmology and complex ocular conditions. She performs cataract surgeries, retinal lasers, intravitreal injections, and advanced vitreoretinal procedures with precision and care.

Beyond her clinical expertise, Dr. Mohan is a passionate educator and researcher. Her dedication to education led her to create Ophthalmobytes and Retina101bySM, online resource for ophthalmic professionals, where she simplifies complex topics for learners. Her research contributions include numerous peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international conferences. Dr. Mohan is actively involved in mentoring young ophthalmologists. 

She is fluent in English, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, Dr. Mohan bridges cultural and linguistic barriers, ensuring her patients feel comfortable and understood.

In her personal life, Dr. Mohan enjoys traveling and immersing herself in diverse cultures. She loves trying new cuisines, reading books, playing the ukuele and swimming. She believes in a well-rounded life, balancing her professional ambitions with meaningful leisure pursuits.

Her dedication to excellence, both in patient care and ophthalmic education, continues to inspire those around her, making her a standout figure in the global ophthalmology community.