

Dr. Nitin S Shetty is a top ophthalmologist in India, currently serving as the Head of Retina Services and Consultant in Ophthalmology at Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, Bangalore. With years of extensive experience, he is known as one of the best and most popular retina specialists in Bangalore, offering compassionate and advanced eye care. Dr. Shetty holds an MBBS and MS in Ophthalmology and completed a Vitreo-Retina fellowship at the prestigious Sankara Nethralaya in Chennai. He is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, and Tulu, making him approachable to diverse patients. He has earned numerous accolades, including the VT Joshi Award and multiple academic contributions in ophthalmology. His dedication to research, teaching, and advanced patient care makes him one of the leading ophthalmologists in India. Dr. Nitin S Shetty’s approach combines expertise with empathy, ensuring effective treatment for complex retinal diseases and uveitis cases.
Dr. Nitin S Shetty is a leading expert in managing a wide range of complex retinal and uveitis disorders. At Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, Bangalore, he specializes in both medical and surgical retina, providing diagnosis and treatment for diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusions, and retinal drug toxicity. His surgical capabilities include vitreoretinal procedures for retinal detachment, intraocular foreign bodies, and vitreous hemorrhage. As a former Uveitis Consultant at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Dr. Shetty expertly handles anterior, intermediate, and posterior uveitis, working closely with pulmonologists and rheumatologists for complex cases. He is also highly trained in the diagnosis and laser/surgical treatment of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) and has a keen interest in ocular electrodiagnostics and hereditary retinal diseases. His international training and memberships in leading societies like AAO, ASRS, and VRSI further enhance his authority in the field.