- Consultant - Cataract & Anterior Segment
- MBBS, MS, Fellowship in Phacoemulsification
- drhimshikha@icarehospital.org
Dr. Himshikha Kukreja is a highly experienced ophthalmologist with over 17 years of expertise in cataract surgery, medical retina, and comprehensive ophthalmic care. She completed her MBBS from G.R. Medical College, Gwalior, followed by MS in Ophthalmology from Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi. She further enhanced her surgical skills through a fellowship in Phacoemulsification at Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital, Mumbai.
Dr. Kukreja has performed 5,000+ Phacoemulsification surgeries and 7,000+ Small Incision Cataract Surgeries (SICS) with excellent visual outcomes. She has extensive experience in the management of medical retina disorders, uveitis, diabetic retinopathy, and laser procedures. Her career includes roles at reputed institutions across Mumbai, Thane, Delhi, and Noida, where she has combined clinical excellence with teaching, research, and community eye care initiatives.
She is also actively involved in mentoring ophthalmology trainees and has contributed to academic and research activities throughout her career.
Areas of Interest and Expertise
- Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification & SICS)
- Medical Retina
- Diabetic Retinopathy Management
- Uveitis Management
- YAG Laser Procedures (PI & Capsulotomy)
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology
- Ophthalmic Teaching & Surgical Training
- Community Eye Care Services
Qualifications
- MBBS
- MS (Ophthalmology)
- Fellowship in Phacoemulsification
Publications / Presentations / Awards
- Co-author of “Visual Loss in Children with Meningitis”, published in Asian Journal of Ophthalmology (2006).
- Presented and participated in various national ophthalmology conferences and academic workshops.
Professional Memberships
- All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
- Delhi Ophthalmological Society (DOS)
- Bombay Ophthalmic Society (BOS)





