Cataract Coach with Uday Devgan MD

I was at the Ophthalmo Cordoba conference in Argentina and I saw a great presentation about complex ocular trauma cases. The surgeon, Dr David Kohn Bitran from Santiago, Chile is incredibly talented and he has a deep expertise in ocular trauma. In this podcast we go into detail about successfully managing open globe injuries and it was a learning experience for me. I promise that you will learning...

Professor Ozlem Evren Kemer MD is an internationally renowned expert in cataract, cornea, and anterior segment surgery and I have had the pleasure of working with her at many ophthalmic conferences around the world. She is a gifted surgeon but more importantly, she is one of the world's best teachers of ophthalmic surgery. In this podcast we discuss the keys to success in surgical training for you...

I first met Dr Rehan Ahmed more than 15 years ago when he was an ophthalmology resident at Baylor University in Texas (one of the top eye surgery training programs in the USA) and even then he was notable as a superstar. He has continued that trajectory as a highly skilled ophthalmologist and has also pioneered into the new world of AI (artificial intelligence or augmented intelligence) in eye car...

Teaching the next generation of ophthalmic surgeons is monumental task and it requires a teacher who has great surgical skill, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to transform beginners into master surgeons. Dr Rafael Vazquez Rojas is a perfect fit for that position and I had the pleasure of spending time learning from him and with him while visiting Mexico recently. He is a superstar (and an...

I wish I heard this podcast when I was a younger surgeon, still in my first few years of practice. But even listening to it now, Dr Francis Price offers so much great information about what you must know about USA health insurance reform and the future of your practice. Dr Price is a keen expert in corneal transplantation, especially lamellar techniques, but we got so involved in the discussion ab...

The first time I met Dr Jerman Alqahtani was about 20 years ago at a wetlab session at the ASCRS meeting where I was impressed with his surgical skills. He is an expert in cataract and anterior segment surgery in Saudi Arabia and he has a priority of learning new surgical techniques every year. This is a great mindset and it is the way to become a world-class surgeon. This podcast has great advice...

Our guest surgeon is Dr Joaquin De Rojas , an up and coming star in the ophthalmology world who reminds us to keep our curiosity and keep challenging ourselves. He has succeeded in the setting of a private equity-owned practice and shares his insight as to how you can follow suit. He also continues to push his own limits becoming a better surgeon and innovating in the eye surgery space. We talk ab...

Dr Abhay Vasavada is a renowned surgeon, pioneer, and educator who has changed the way we approach complex cataract cases. He has taught all of us so much and many of the techniques that you use today have originated with him. In this podcast we talk about some of these challenging cataract cases and he gives insights into becoming a better surgeon. I know you will enjoy this engaging conversation...

Our podcast guest has definitely achieved a life well-lived. Dr Cyres Mehta from Mumbai, India is an ophthalmologist, a professional motorcycle racer, a seasoned weight-lifter, and a world traveler who shares with us some incredible insights of his life journey. There are so many great words of wisdom and pearls for success that I'm sure you will find applicable to your own path in life. We had a...

One day you think that it would be great to get a few colleagues together to discuss challenging cases and new techniques. And then just a few years later it becomes a large meeting with 800 colleagues! This is the path of OftalmoCordoba , a fantastic eye meeting in Cordoba , Argentina which I enjoyed attending recently. It was really fantastic and it is the creation of Dr Ticiano Giobellina who i...

Our podcast guest is the amazing Dr Alison Chiu who practices at Pure Sight Eye Surgeons in Sydney, Australia. She is an expert cataract and refractive surgeon and a great inspiration for young surgeons looking to find their path and become a leader in ophthalmology. I am confident that you will learn so much from this podcast and she will help you determine the groundwork that will shape your car...

What are the most effective ways to teach surgery to the next generation of ophthalmologists? In this podcast, renowned teacher Dr John Ferris delves into that topic and with his extensive experience with surgical simulators, wet labs, didactic teaching, and direct mentorship he offers keen insight that can help you become a better surgeon. I've had the pleasure of working with him in multiple sma...

Our guest today, Dr Gustavo Hüning , is an outstanding surgeon who does cataract surgery, retina surgery, and also surgical repair of complex eye trauma. He has an innovative approach to advancing ophthalmic surgery and was even involved in the early development of the heads-up 3D displays for surgical visualization. He also aims to bring the best from around the world to his clinic in Santa Maria...

Understanding imposter syndrome and unconscious bias are topics that are passionate to Dr Tina Khanam and in this podcast we explore these topics. These are complex topics and my goal in this podcast was to improve my rudimentary understanding of these issues so that together we can recognize, reflect, and reinvent. In my personal life, I have never paid much attention to any biases against me bec...

Professor Guillermo Amescua MD is an expert in complex anterior segment surgery including cataract, cornea, and ocular surface. We have previously featured his surgical cases on CataractCoach.com and he always has great pearls and advice to share. He is noted to be one of the favorite professors of the residents and fellows at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami. In this podcast...

Dr Claudio Trindade is a surgeon, inventor, and pioneer from Belo Horizonte, Brazil who is the youngest ophthalmologist to ever win the ASCRS Grand Prize at the Film Festival. His winning entry was for his invention, the XtraFocus implant which is a piggyback device that has a small 1.3 mm central aperture to help patients with irregular corneas such as those with keratoconus. The amazing part is...

Dr. Pannet Pangputhipong , a pioneer of phacoemulsification in Thailand, is renowned for his innovative cataract techniques and exceptional teaching. He has taught and performed live surgeries globally, earning accolades such as the APACRS Certified Educator Award, the Lim Lecture Award, and Italy’s “Best Surgeon Award.” He led Thailand’s national cataract blindness eradication campaign, receiving...

Dr Ben LaHood is a cataract and refractive surgeon in Adelaide, Australia who is undoubtedly one of the funniest ophthalmologists you will find. He uses that sharp wit to teach ophthalmic surgery with passion and humor. I recently lectured with him in Asia and I can verify that he is just as fantastic in person. On Instagram he maintains an active and educational presence under the handle @drbenla...

I recently had the pleasure of speaking at a great eye conference in Manila in the Philippines which was run by Professor Victor Caparas , the Chairman of Ophthalmology of The Medical City. He has built an incredible team and large department from scratch over the past few decades and in this podcast he reveals the secrets to success. He is an incredible ophthalmologist with a great passion for he...

Today our podcast is just me, answering so many great questions that have been sent in by our viewers and listeners. The topics cover the range from philosophical to personal to surgical to learning. To make this as real as possible there are no edits in this video -- it is me talking straight for an hour so feel free to hit the 1.5x or 2x button on your player! I think you will really enjoy it an...

I was recently asked which ophthalmologist had the biggest impact on my career (and life) and it is without a doubt Robert H. Osher MD who is the Godfather of Ophthalmic Surgical Videos. He is the original professor who used video to teach new techniques to surgeons from around the world, training thousands and ultimately benefitting millions of patients. He launched his Video Journal of Cataract,...

As ophthalmologists, we are smart and hard working and that's how we earned one of the coveted spots to do this specialty (only 525 spots in the USA per year which is up from 460 in years prior). What if we applied those same talents to the world of Wall Street Finance, Investment banking, or hedge funds? Would we have been happier and now retired before age 50? Our podcast guest today is Dr Nitin...

Dr Pradip Mohanta is a very talented ophthalmic surgeon and teacher with a YouTube channel which is full of great videos. If you are keen on learning new surgical techniques, particularly with anterior segment surgery, there is so much that he can teach you. In this podcast we cover his path in ophthalmology, his secrets to success, and how best to learn new techniques and tailor your surgery to t...

Dr Stephen Lash is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon in Southampton, England and the author of a book that will be of great interest to you: Improving Surgical Skills and Outcomes which you can find here. We speak in depth about the steps you can take today to become a better surgeon and what are the characteristics that make for a good surgeon. Definitely worth a listen and I'm confident that you w...

Dr Milind Pande (or Mr Milind Pande as surgeons are properly addressed in England ) is a world class ophthalmologist who I've looked up to for 20 years. I first presented a lecture at his Royal College of Ophthalmologists meeting in Hull, England in 2005 and I was there again about 10 years later and then finally once more just last month. It's a fantastic meeting where the discussions by the spea...