Dr. Santosh G Honaver

About Doctor

Dr. Santosh G Honaver is an acclaimed Ophthalmologist with a wealth of experience of more than 35 years.

His educational qualifications include an MBBS from Bangalore Medical College, Karnataka, and an MD in Ophthalmologist from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. 

He also completed a Fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, a Fellowship from Wills Eye Institute, Philadelphia, and a Fellowship from the American College of Surgeons.

His area of specialization lies in Blepharoplasty, Upper Blepharoplasty, Lower Blepharoplasty, Ptosis Repair, Ectropion Repair, Entropion Repair, Eyelid Growths, and Tearing Disorders.

Dr. Santosh G Honavar has contributed significantly to over 150 peer-reviewed journals and has authored numerous book chapters.

He is a prominent member of the All India Ophthalmological Society, Oculoplastics Association of India,  Asia Pacific Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon, Asia Pacific Society of Ophthalmic Oncology and Pathology, and International Society of Ocular Oncology.

He received the Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, he was bestowed with the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award by the Government of India.

Medical Qualifications

• MBBS: Bangalore Medical College, Karnataka in 1987.
• MD: Ophthalmologist from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in 1992.

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• He was an Associate Professor at the Centre for Sight Eye Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.

Career Highlights

• Dr. Santosh G Honavar has extensively published in over 150 peer-reviewed journals and has written several book chapters.

Research and Fellowships

• Member: All India Ophthalmological Society 
• Member: Oculoplastics Association of India
• Member: Asia Pacific Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon
• Member: Asia Pacific Society of Ophthalmic Oncology and Pathology 
• Member: International Society of Ocular Oncology
• Fellowship: Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in 1995. 
• Fellowship: Wills Eye Institute, Philadelphia in 1999.
• Fellowship: American College of Surgeons in 2002.

Awards and Recoginition

• Dr Santosh G Honavar was awarded the “Senior Achievement Award” by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 
• He was honored with the prestigious “Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar” Award by the Government of India.