Premium Eye Care · Varanasi
Dr. Shantanu Kumar Gupta — Cataract, Cornea & Medical Retina Specialist in Varanasi
Dr. Shantanu Kumar Gupta — MBBS, MS Ophthalmology (Maulana Azad Medical College & Guru Nanak Eye Centre, New Delhi), DNB Ophthalmology, FICO (Merit, International Council of Ophthalmology) — is a Consultant Ophthalmologist practising at Shantanu Netralaya Eye Hospital, Varanasi. He specialises in Micro-Incision Cataract Surgery (MICS), Cornea & Refractive services, and Medical Retina (diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, central serous retinopathy and intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy). Over 12 years of clinical experience, 10,000+ cataract surgeries and 150+ corneal transplants.
Shantanu Netralaya Eye Hospital — Contact & Directions
- Address: 40, Deen Dayal Colony, Kabir Nagar Road, Near Durgakund, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India (Plus Code: 7XRW+32 Varanasi · directions)
- Phone / WhatsApp: +91 83186 65154
- Email: shantanunetralaya@gmail.com
- Hours: Monday–Saturday 10:00–20:00 · Sunday 10:00–14:00 (by appointment)
- Insurance: Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) accepted · Cashless approvals with all major TPAs
Popular Services in Varanasi
- Premium Cataract Surgery in Varanasi — MICS phaco with monofocal / toric / EDOF / trifocal IOL options; Ayushman Bharat accepted.
- Complex & Complicated Cataract Surgery in Varanasi — Consultant Dr. Manisha Mishra. Subluxated lens, small pupil, pediatric & post-uveitic cataracts.
- Retina Specialist in Varanasi — OCT-guided diabetic retinopathy, AMD, RVO, anti-VEGF injections.
- Squint (Strabismus) Surgery in Varanasi — Consultant Dr. Manisha Mishra.
- Pediatric Ophthalmologist in Varanasi — Consultant Dr. Manisha Mishra.
- ROP Screening for Preterm Babies in Varanasi — With Dr. Shantanu Kumar Gupta.
- Comprehensive Eye Examination in Varanasi — refraction, glaucoma screen, dilated retina exam.
- Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment in Varanasi — screening, laser, injections.
- Glaucoma Screening & Treatment in Varanasi — IOP monitoring, visual fields, medical management.
Full clinical detail pages under /expertise: Cataract · Cornea & Refractive · Medical Retina · Diabetic Retinopathy · AMD · RVO · CSR · Retina Injections · General Ophthalmology · Second Opinion.
Our Clinical Team
- Dr. Shantanu Kumar Gupta — Consultant: Cataract, Cornea & Medical Retina. MBBS, MS Ophthalmology (MAMC / Guru Nanak Eye Centre, New Delhi), DNB, FICO (Merit).
- Dr. Manisha Mishra — Consultant: Cataract, Squint & Pediatric Ophthalmology. MBBS (Gold Medalist, 4 distinctions), MS Ophthalmology (MAMC, New Delhi), DNB, FICO (Merit). Senior residency at Guru Nanak Eye Centre, MAMC.
Patients Travel to Us From
Varanasi neighborhoods: BHU · Lanka · Sigra · Pandeypur
Districts across eastern Uttar Pradesh & Bihar: Varanasi · Chandauli · Jaunpur · Mirzapur · Ghazipur · Bhadohi · Mau · Ballia · Azamgarh
Explore Our Knowledge Center
- About Dr. Shantanu Kumar Gupta — full biography, training and awards.
- All areas of expertise — every surgical and medical service.
- Content Hub — evidence-based patient education on eye diseases, IOL comparisons and recovery.
- Blog & Insights — articles reviewed by Dr. Shantanu on cataract, retina and everyday eye care in Varanasi.
- Patient Guides (PDF) — downloadable recovery instructions, post-op checklists and consent forms.
- Frequently Asked Questions — cost, insurance, IOL choice, appointment logistics.
- Testimonials — patient stories & video reviews.
- Insurance & Cashless — Ayushman Bharat, TPAs and paperwork guidance.
- Book an Appointment — same-day slots often available on WhatsApp.
- Contact & Directions — map, phone and clinic hours.
Credentials & Recognition
- MBBS — University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS), New Delhi.
- MS Ophthalmology — Maulana Azad Medical College & Guru Nanak Eye Centre, New Delhi.
- DNB Ophthalmology · FICO (Merit) — International Council of Ophthalmology.
- Best Poster Award — American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Chicago 2016.
- AIR 91 — AIIMS PG · AIR 50 — All India PMT (NEET) · AIR 158 — NEET PG.
- Member — All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS), American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO).