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Dr Rituraj Videkar
👤 13 years of experience
4,380+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
2
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Rituraj Videkar is a Senior Specialist in Ophthalmology currently practising at Fakeeh University Hospital in Dubai. He has more than 15 years of clinical experience and previously served as a Specialist Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon at Dubai Hospital for over eight years.
He completed his medical and ophthalmic training in India, gaining an MS in Ophthalmology (2008) from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai, along with FCPS and DOMS from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Bombay. He then undertook a long-term vitreoretinal fellowship at the Retina Foundation, Ahmedabad (2008–2010). He was later awarded FICO by the International Council of Ophthalmology and FRCS by the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow.
Dr Videkar’s clinical expertise covers the management of vitreoretinal conditions including retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, macular disease, and retinopathy of prematurity. He has extensive surgical experience in vitrectomy, phacoemulsification, secondary intraocular lens implantation, ocular trauma, glaucoma procedures, and oculoplastic surgery. He is also proficient in advanced imaging and laser techniques including OCT, FA, ICG, PASCAL, and intravitreal therapies.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr Videkar has an active academic and research background. He has published widely in peer-reviewed journals on retinal detachment, vitrectomy techniques and retinal imaging, and has presented research papers, posters and surgical videos at major international meetings including EURETINA, ASRS and APAO. He also contributes to medical education and has been recognised for his role as a frontline clinician during the COVID-19 pandemic.
He completed his medical and ophthalmic training in India, gaining an MS in Ophthalmology (2008) from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai, along with FCPS and DOMS from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Bombay. He then undertook a long-term vitreoretinal fellowship at the Retina Foundation, Ahmedabad (2008–2010). He was later awarded FICO by the International Council of Ophthalmology and FRCS by the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow.
Dr Videkar’s clinical expertise covers the management of vitreoretinal conditions including retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, macular disease, and retinopathy of prematurity. He has extensive surgical experience in vitrectomy, phacoemulsification, secondary intraocular lens implantation, ocular trauma, glaucoma procedures, and oculoplastic surgery. He is also proficient in advanced imaging and laser techniques including OCT, FA, ICG, PASCAL, and intravitreal therapies.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr Videkar has an active academic and research background. He has published widely in peer-reviewed journals on retinal detachment, vitrectomy techniques and retinal imaging, and has presented research papers, posters and surgical videos at major international meetings including EURETINA, ASRS and APAO. He also contributes to medical education and has been recognised for his role as a frontline clinician during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Rituraj Videkar
Education & training
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2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2009–2013 Residency · Ophthalmology
Career & appointments
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2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ophthalmology
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 986 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,860 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,260 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,603 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 120 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 13 · i10: 2
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
DOI: 10.9860/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33678396 · cited by 90
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AE
DOI: 10.4326/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38853755 · cited by 136
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
- Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · rituraj.videkar@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
1 verified reviews5.00
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1 review
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.8
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99.0
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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