Dr. Jayadatt D. Patel

Dr. Jayadatt D. Patel

MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology), FCRS — Cornea, Refractive & Cataract Surgeon

Dr. Jayadatt D. Patel is a fellowship-trained cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon, and the Founder & Director of Balaji Horizon Eye Hospital. His approach is conservative and evidence-based — investigate thoroughly, explain clearly, and recommend surgery only when it genuinely helps.

Qualifications & education

• Fellowship in Cornea, Ocular Surface & Refractive Surgery — C.H. Nagri Eye Hospital, Ahmedabad
• MS (Ophthalmology) — C.H. Nagri Eye Hospital / NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad
• MBBS — B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad
• FCRS — Fellow of Cornea & Refractive Surgery

Appointments & affiliations

• Founder & Director — Balaji Horizon Eye Hospital (Science City) and Balaji Horizon Eye Hospital, Naranpura
• Consultant Cornea, Refractive & Ocular Surface Surgeon — C.H. Nagri Eye Hospital, Ahmedabad
• Visiting Cornea & Refractive Consultant — SMS Multi-speciality Hospital, Ahmedabad

Areas of expertise

• Corneal transplantation
• Keratoconus and corneal cross-linking
• Advanced (phacoemulsification) cataract surgery
• LASIK and refractive surgery
• Dry eye disease and ocular surface disorders
• Infectious keratitis
• Anterior segment reconstruction

Academic & professional contributions

• Established the Refractive Surgery & Corneal Transplant department at SMS Multi-speciality Hospital
• Facilitated the implementation of the ZEISS MEL 90 Excimer Laser for refractive surgery
• Trains long-term Cornea & Refractive Surgery fellows at C.H. Nagri Eye Hospital
• Research: a study on the epidemiology, visual outcome and prognostic factors in complicated cataracts at a tertiary eye-care centre

A philosophy of honest, individualised care

Dr. Patel believes the right treatment is the one that genuinely serves the patient — not the most aggressive option. Every plan is built around your vision goals, the health of your eyes, and the long term, with clear explanation at every step.