About Us

Dr. Veena Karkhele (Garje)

MBBS, DNB (Ophthalmology)

FAICO (Cataract Phaco), F. C. P. ( Fellowship Cataract Phaco)

Consultant Cataract Phaco Surgeon

Dr. Veena Karkhele (Garje) is a highly skilled and compassionate Consultant Ophthalmologist with advanced expertise in Cataract Evaluation, Phacoemulsification (Laser) Surgery, and Comprehensive Eye Care. She practices at Vivaan ENT & Eye Clinic, Navi Mumbai, where she is committed to providing ethical, evidence-based, and patient-focused ophthalmic treatment.

With a strong academic background—MBBS, DNB Ophthalmology, FAICO (Cataract & Phacoemulsification)—Dr. Veena has completed extensive fellowship training at renowned institutes. She is currently working at K. B. Haji Bachooali Hospital, Mumbai, where she continues to refine her surgical skills and contribute to high-quality eye care.

Her clinical journey includes experience across leading government and private institutes such as BARC Hospital, Sion Hospital, Kurla Bhabha Hospital, and Terna Medical College. This diverse exposure has shaped her diagnostic excellence and surgical confidence.

Dr. Veena has also received advanced hands-on training in phacoemulsification, wet labs, cataract surgery workshops, and skill enhancement programs through AIOS and national conferences. She actively participates in academic research, with publications in reputed journals like the Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology and IJPCR, and has presented scientific work at AIOS, BOA, and WOS conferences.

At Vivaan ENT & Eye Clinic, Dr. Veena aims to deliver high-quality eye care with clarity, comfort, and compassion. Her focus is on early diagnosis, modern treatment techniques, personalized counselling, and long-term visual wellness for every patient.