Ophthalmologist Consultant phaco Surgeon

New Era Solutions; Ghaziabad District; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 18,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider located in Ghaziabad is seeking a skilled Consultant Cataract Surgeon to deliver high-quality care in a busy eye clinic. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in phacoemulsification, complemented by at least 3 years of independent surgical experience. This position demands collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and involves both education for patients and maintaining clinical excellence. Benefits include opportunities for skill development and participation in clinical governance.

Benefits

Opportunities for skills development

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Scope for private practice as per centre policy

Qualifications

• 3+ years of independent cataract surgical experience with documented outcomes.
• Competency in phacoemulsification and IOL implantation for complex cataracts.
• Experience with slit-lamp biomicroscopy and indirect ophthalmoscopy.

Responsibilities

• Perform cataract surgeries and IOL implantation.
• Conduct pre-operative assessment and document surgical plans.
• Manage intraoperative complications and provide post-operative care.

Skills

Proficiency in phacoemulsification

Clinical governance

Complication management

Education

MBBS with MS/DO/DNB in Ophthalmology

Tools

IOLMaster

Lenstar

Job description

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Consultant Cataract Surgeon (Phaco) — Ophthalmology / Eye Care Services

About the Opportunity:
We are recruiting for a clinical role within the healthcare & ophthalmology sector, focused on high-quality cataract care and surgical services. This on-site position supports a busy eye clinic and cataract unit serving patients in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Role & Responsibilities

• Perform safe, efficient cataract surgeries (phacoemulsification) and IOL implantation with high standards of clinical governance and asepsis.
• Conduct pre-operative assessment and biometry (optical/A-scan), determine IOL power, and document surgical plans for optimum refractive outcomes.
• Manage intraoperative complications (e.g., posterior capsular rupture) and post-operative care, including follow-up clinics and adjustment of treatment plans.
• Collaborate with optometrists, surgical nurses, and theatre staff to optimise patient flow, surgical throughput, and theatre utilisation.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, surgical logs, and quality metrics; participate in morbidity & mortality reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Educate patients and families on cataract treatment options, expected outcomes, and postoperative care to ensure informed consent and high patient satisfaction.

Skills & QualificationsMust-Have

• MBBS with MS/DO/DNB in Ophthalmology or equivalent and registration with the National Medical Commission / State Medical Council.
• Minimum 3+ years of independent cataract surgical experience post-training with documented phaco case log and outcomes.
• Proven competency in phacoemulsification and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation for routine and complex cataracts.
• Hands-on experience with optical biometry (IOLMaster/Lenstar) and A-scan biometry for accurate IOL calculations.
• Proficiency in slit-lamp biomicroscopy, indirect ophthalmoscopy, and anterior segment evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage intraoperative and postoperative complications with sound clinical judgment.

Preferred

• Experience with femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) or advanced phaco platforms (e.g., Centurion, Infinity).
• Exposure to subspecialty clinics (refractive, cornea, glaucoma) or prior consultant-level clinical practice.
• Track record in clinical audits, quality improvement projects, or training junior surgeons and ophthalmic staff.

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• On-site clinical role in a patient-centric eye-care facility with a focus on surgical excellence and measurable outcomes.
• Opportunities for surgical case-mix growth, skills development, and participation in clinical governance and audit.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team with structured theatre scheduling and scope for private practice as per centre policy.

Location: On-site — Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Keywords: cataract surgeon, phacoemulsification, ophthalmologist, IOL, cataract surgery, eye surgeon, Ghaziabad.