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Indian Express
6 days ago
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- Indian Express
‘Sugar levels were high, but he still operated upon my eye': What complaint that led to FIR against Vashi doctors says
A 67-year-old Navi Mumbai man whose police complaint led to a First Information Report (FIR) being lodged against ophthalmologists D V Pandit and Chandan Pandit, a father-son duo, has alleged that his eyes were operated upon even though his sugar levels were high. In his complaint, Rajendra Gupta, whose eyes allegedly got infected after the operation, told the police that during a second operation, the Pandits asked him to get a sugar test done, but went ahead with the surgery before the report arrived. It was based on a complaint given by Gupta and four others that the Navi Mumbai police registered an FIR against the Pandits earlier this week. So far, no arrests have been made. In his complaint to the police, Gupta said that in December 2024, since his eyes were hurting, he went to Dr Pandit Eye Surgery and Laser Hospital in Vashi. Dr Chandan allegedly charged Rs 75,000 and carried out a surgery on his right eye. Gupta said in his complaint that when he asked for the medical papers, Dr Chandan did not provide them. Later, when the vision in his right eye allegedly worsened, Gupta went to Dr Chandan again, who advised operating on his left eye. According to Gupta's complaint, he kept getting phone calls from the hospital asking when he would come in for the second surgery. Gupta returned to the hospital in February. Dr Chandan allegedly referred him to a lab for a sugar test and charged him Rs 30,000. However, before the report came in, the doctor operated on his left eye, Gupta said in his police complaint. During the operation, the doctor allegedly asked Gupta's daughter for an extra Rs 10,000, saying there was a boil near Gupta's eye. According to Gupta's complaint, when he returned home, he felt a lot of pain in his eye and could not see anything. In a follow-up session, he was allegedly charged Rs 30,000 again. Later, Dr Chandan allegedly took them to another doctor in Jogeshwari. The discharge from his eye was sent for testing, following which it was revealed that he had been infected with a virus, Gupta said in his complaint. Gupta later found that while his operation was conducted by Dr Chandan, the medical documents were on letterheads in his father's name. Later, he allegedly learnt that the Pandits were not registered with the Maharashtra Medical Council. After Gupta found that four other senior citizens who went to the eye hospital had suffered a similar fate, he approached the local Vashi police station. Following medical confirmation by a civil surgeon, an FIR was registered against the Pandits.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Father-son ophthalmologists booked in Navi Mumbai as 5 patients lose vision after cataract surgery
The Navi Mumbai police earlier this week booked two ophthalmologists – a father and son – for allegedly botching up cataract surgeries they carried out on five senior citizens who subsequently lost their vision. The patients allegedly developed eye infections after the procedure which eventually led them to lose eyesight. Based on a report by the civil surgeon, the Vashi police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the senior ophthalmologist, aged 87, and his son. As per the police, a 67-year-old man with cataract had approached the hospital, and the two ophthalmologists conducted his surgery in March. The complainant said that besides him, four others who had surgeries there since December 2024 also lost vision. The matter was brought to the attention of the civil surgeon, whose recent report corroborated the complainant's allegations. The report was recently sent to the Vashi police and the case was registered. An officer said the doctors are accused of having conducted the surgeries in a rash, hasty and negligent manner. As a result, five patients, including a couple aged above 65, suffered severe eye injuries. The victims were reportedly diagnosed with serious infections caused by the pseudomonas virus following the surgeries. 'We are checking if doctors are allowed to carry out surgeries at the age of 87,' said Sanjay Dhumal, Senior Inspector, Vashi police station. The police also found that the doctors had not renewed their licences with the Maharashtra Medical Council, the senior inspector said. The doctors were booked under sections 125(a), 125(b) (act endangering life or personal safety of others) and 3(5) (common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) as well as provisions of the National Medical Commission Act.
NDTV
6 days ago
- Health
- NDTV
Case Filed Against 2 Navi Mumbai Doctors After 5 Patients Contract Infections
Thane: Five patients suffered from serious eye infections after an operation at a prominent eye hospital in Navi Mumbai, prompting police to register a case against two ophthalmologists who conducted the surgeries without having a license, officials said on Wednesday. The surgeries in question were performed between December 2024 and March 2025 at the private eye hospital located at Vashi in Maharashtra's Navi Mumbai township, they said. "The accused doctors are alleged to have conducted the eye surgeries in a rash, hasty, and negligent manner. As a result, five patients, including a couple aged above 65, suffered severe eye injuries. The victims were diagnosed with serious infections caused by the pseudomonas virus following the surgeries," an official from Vashi police station said. The doctors allegedly carried out the surgeries without the requisite renewal of their licenses from the Maharashtra Medical Council during the period, he said. A First Information Report (FIR) was registered on Monday based on a probe report submitted by the civil surgeon, who conducted a thorough investigation into the victims' complaints. The civil surgeon's report corroborated the allegations made by victims to the police, the official said. The Vashi police registered the FIR against the two doctors under sections 125(a), 125(b) (act endangering life or personal safety of others), and 3(5) (common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita as well as provisions of the National Medical Commission Act, he said. No arrest has been made so far, and a detailed probe is underway, the official added.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Patients infected after surgeries by unlicensed doctors at Navi Mumbai hospital
Five patients suffered from serious eye infection after operation at a prominent eye hospital in Navi Mumbai, prompting police to register a case against two ophthalmologists who conducted the surgeries without having a license, officials said on Wednesday. The doctors allegedly carried out the surgeries without the requisite renewal of their licenses from the Maharashtra Medical Council.(Unsplash/representational) The surgeries in question were performed between December 2024 and March 2025 at the private eye hospital located at Vashi in Maharashtra's Navi Mumbai township, they said. "The accused doctors are alleged to have conducted the eye surgeries in a rash, hasty and negligent manner. As a result, five patients, including a couple aged above 65, suffered severe eye injuries. The victims were diagnosed with serious infections caused by the pseudomonas virus following the surgeries," an official from Vashi police station said. The doctors allegedly carried out the surgeries without the requisite renewal of their licenses from the Maharashtra Medical Council during the period, he said. A First Information Report (FIR) was registered on Monday based on a probe report submitted by the civil surgeon, who conducted a thorough investigation into the victims' complaints. The civil surgeon's report corroborated the allegations made by victims to the police, the official said. The Vashi police registered the FIR against the two doctors under sections 125(a), 125(b) (act endangering life or personal safety of others) and 3(5) (common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita as well as provisions of the National Medical Commission Act, he said. No arrest has been made so far and a detailed probe is underway, the official added.
Time of India
05-08-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Of 1.4L+ docs in Maha, only 10k opt in for ‘KYD' QR code scheme
Nagpur: Despite Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) launching a forward-thinking initiative to help patients verify doctors and curb quackery, response from the medical fraternity is far from encouraging. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Out of over 1.4 lakh registered medical practitioners across the state, only about 10,000 have signed up for the 'Know Your Doctor' (KYD) initiative and received their personalised QR codes, meant to be displayed at their clinics for public verification. This means that a vast majority of clinics still do not provide patients an option to quickly and easily verify whether their doctor is a genuine, licensed professional — something crucial especially in rural and vulnerable areas plagued by fake medical practitioners. Speaking to TOI, MMC administrator Dr Vinky Rughwani from Nagpur said, "This initiative is extremely helpful to patients. They can just scan the QR code displayed in the clinic using their smartphone, and it will directly take them to the MMC portal, where all verified details of the doctor — including specialisation — are available." Maharashtra was the first state in the country to launch such initiative to counter quackery, and after us, many other states as well as councils like homeopathy and ayurveda followed suit. "I appeal to all registered medical practitioners in Maharashtra to come forward and participate in this drive," said Dr Rughwani. Recently, Maharashtra health minister Prakash Abitkar informed the state legislative assembly that the govt is considering making this QR code registration mandatory for all doctors in the state in order to combat the growing menace of quackery. Fraudulent doctors and unlicensed clinics remain a persistent threat to public health in Maharashtra, particularly in districts with limited healthcare access. Patients often fall prey to unqualified individuals posing as doctors. The QR code initiative gives people a powerful, easy-to-use tool to protect themselves — but only if doctors participate. Until more doctors adopt the initiative, patients are urged to look for the KYD QR code in clinics, scan it before proceeding with consultations, and spread awareness about the importance of verifying medical credentials.
