Medical Team
Team Message
Dr Sailaja Sengupta (Nair)
MS, Fellow (Glaucoma & Anterior Segment), LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad
Visiting Consultant - AMRI Hospital
Dr Sailaja Sengupta (Nair) completed her Masters of Surgery (MS) in Ophthalmology from the renowned Sriram Chandra Bhanja Medical College, Cuttack, under the tutelage of eminent teachers led by Prof. Krishna Charan Padhy. During this period, she developed a keen interest in Glaucoma and Optic Nerve Disorders....
She further augmented her specialisation with a highly coveted fellowship in Glaucoma and Anterior segment at the prestigious LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, a WHO collaboration centre for prevention of blindness, where she worked alongside leading stalwarts like Dr G Chandrasekhar, Dr Anil Kr Mondal and Prof Ravi Thomas.
On successful completion of the fellowship programme, she came to Kolkata and over
the years worked as faculty in reputed eye hospitals of eastern India like Eye Care &
Research Centre, Netaji Eye Hospital, Disha Eye Hospital, Calcutta Medical Research
Institute and HM Diwan Eye Foundation to name a few.
With an experience of nearly 2 decades in her field of work, she has contributed
immensely to her profession beyond patient care through optometry training, conducting
workshops for postgraduate students and fellows, standardisation of national protocols in
glaucoma management and various other academic and research activities.
Simultaneously, she has contributed significantly in delivering eye care to the
economically underprivileged sections of the society through organising school screening
camps for children, glaucoma screening programmes and performing innumerable
cataract surgeries through various community outreach programmes.
Optometry
Mr Jayanta Bhattacharya
Mr Jayanta Bhattacharya is one of the most senior and leading optometrists in the
country and an alumni of LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad. He specialises in the field
of paediatric refractive anomaly, custom K lenses, orthokeratology and myopia control He
was associated with Bausch and Lomb as trainer for Contact Lens Practitioners as well
as with Vision Care Institute,Johnson and Johnson (India). ...
A thorough academician, he has completed the IACLE accreditation as well as Australia
Award Fellowship for Optometry Educators under Brian Holden Vision institute at Sydney.
He is presently working as Assistant Professor at Vidyasagar College of Optometry and
Vision Science and Principal Coordinator for Kolkata Vision Research Centre as well as an
examiner and faculty in other leading optometry institutes of the country.
He is also the national co-educator for Menion Rose K lens for Keratoconus and other
corneal disorders. He is one our strongest associates in fulfilling our vision of providing
eye care with a difference at Kolkata i.
Mukut has been practicing as an Optometrist for more than a decade now. He is
dynamic and well versed in analysing the refractive errors especially for children as well
as possess a strong acumen towards examination of the eye and understanding its
problems gained through his years of association with premier eye institutes of the city....
His key areas of interest encompass a complete refractive solution which ranges from
frame styling, spectacle lens material and designs to contact lens, low vision therapy and
visual development in children. He brings forth a diverse experience with his commitment
towards excellence and providing the highest quality eye care service to our people which
makes him a key force in establishing the mission of “Kolkata i”
Mukut S Khanra
Support
Pallab & Nikita are our patient care personnel who are committed to make your experience at “Kolkata i” a memorable one.
Pallab K Shome
Pallab K Shome has completed his graduation in Mathematics and wants to pursue a
career in hospital management while he continues to enjoy training young minds in
number skills. He is additionally a ...
trained ophthalmic counsellor. He continually strives to uphold the patient rights and uses his skills to find the best
solution to your problems. His knowledge, pleasing personality and empathetic nature will
surely make your interaction with him an enjoyable experience.
Nikita Mukherjee
Nikita Mukherjee is our youngest team member. She is a hardworking lady who is currently pursuing her graduation and moving towards fulfilling the goal of having a career in Human Resources.... She enforces our core values and has the special capability to string every person into a single family. Her simplicity and caring approach will surely enhance your comfort at Kolkata i which has made her a natural choice for the team.