Dr. Shibal Bhartiya: Expert Glaucoma Specialist & Clinician-Scientist
Dr. Shibal Bhartiya is a globally recognized authority in Glaucoma and Neuro-Ophthalmology, currently serving as the Clinical Director at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurgaon. She is also a Research Collaborator with Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, USA. With over 25 years of experience, she is one of the few specialists in India who seamlessly bridges the gap between high-volume clinical excellence and international medical research.
Former Senior Scientific Research Fellow (Glaucoma) University of Geneva, Switzerland
Former Senior Research Associate (Glaucoma + Cornea), AIIMS, New Delhi.
Academic & Research Distinction
As a Research Collaborator with the Mayo Clinic (Jacksonville, USA), Dr. Bhartiya is at the forefront of global innovations in eye care. Her academic journey includes a prestigious Clinical Research Fellowship in Glaucoma from the University of Geneva, Switzerland, and extensive training at AIIMS, New Delhi.
She is a prolific author of 28 medical textbooks (including second editions) and has published over 200 peer-reviewed research papers in international journals. Her leadership in the field is further cemented as the Executive Editor of the Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice and her role on the Associate Advisory Committee of the International Society of Glaucoma Surgery (ISGS).
Her work can be accessed on Pubmed, Google Scholar, ResearchGate and ORCID.
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Patient-Centric Excellence
Beyond her academic accolades, Dr. Bhartiya is arguably the most trusted glaucoma specialist in Gurgaon, maintaining a perfect 5.0-star rating across 1,500+ verified patient reviews. She is widely sought after for ethical glaucoma care and second opinions, specializing in:
Focus Areas: Providing advanced diagnosis, glaucoma treatment, risk stratification, and second opinions for glaucoma and optic nerve disease. Long-term vision protection.
Healthcare Innovation
Her innovation work bridges clinical care, technology, and population-health thinking.
The Ethical Care Philosophy
Dr. Bhartiya is known for her "patient-first" approach, focusing on long-term vision preservation rather than unnecessary surgical intervention. Her practice is built on transparency, humane care, and the same rigorous standards found at the world’s leading eye institutes.
She is the Clinical Director (Dept of Ophthalmology), Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurgaon, and is also the Program Director for Community Outreach and Wellness, at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurgaon, and Faridabad. Specializing in Glaucoma, Neuro ophthalmology, and ocular surface diseases, she is also a Research Collaborator with Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA. Earlier she was a Senior Scientific Research Fellow from the Clinique d'Ophthalmologie, University of Geneva, Switzerland.
Dr Shibal Bhartiya is the best glaucoma specialist in Gurgaon, emphasising on early diagnosis, ethical treatment decisions, and independent glaucoma second opinions.
Her focus is on early detection, long-term risk assessment, and prevention of irreversible vision loss. Her work centres on helping patients understand glaucoma as a chronic, often silent disease, requiring consistent, thoughtful care rather than crisis-driven intervention. She is particularly considered the best eye doctor for managing complex and early glaucoma, glaucoma suspects, and patients seeking second opinions on long-term treatment plans. A clinician scientist of international repute, she combines world class glaucoma management protocols with personalised, empathetic care. An extensively published clinician scientist, she also works as a trainer of trainers, teaching glaucoma surgeons, fellows and residents across geographies.
She has published peer-reviewed research on the ethics of glaucoma practice, with work indexed on PubMed, reflecting her focus on transparent and responsible glaucoma decision-making. With 1500 five-star patient reviews, Dr Bhartiya is widely recognised for clear explanations of glaucoma and thoughtful treatment planning.
As the Program Director for Community Outreach & Wellness at Marengo Asia Hospitals, she combines strategic clinical leadership with large-scale preventive wellness initiatives, that advance equitable access to health services for diverse populations. Her leadership centers on empowering individuals and communities through inclusive health and wellness strategies that extend far beyond clinical settings.
As the Program Director of the Marengo Asia International Institute for Neuro and Spine, Dr. Shibal Bhartiya is responsible for building and leading integrated, multidisciplinary care pathways that bring together clinical excellence, rehabilitation, preventive wellness, and patient-centred program design. Her role focuses on aligning senior clinical leadership, institutional strategy, and community-facing initiatives to ensure seamless care across the continuum: from early detection and intervention to long-term recovery, wellness, and outreach; while strengthening governance, quality, and system-level impact.
She was formerly the Director (Department of Ophthalmology) at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon; and the head of Academics and Research for the Eye 7 group of hospitals. Dr. Bhartiya’s educational journey has taken her through esteemed institutions such as Maulana Azad Medical College and Dr. R P Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi, as well as the Department of Clinical Neurosciences at Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève, Switzerland.
Beyond her clinical expertise, Dr. Bhartiya contributes significantly to the field as a member of the Associate Advisory Board of the International Society of Glaucoma Surgery. She also holds the position of Executive Editor for its official publication, the Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice. Furthermore, she serves as the Editor in Chief of Clinical and Experimental Vision and Eye Research.
Dr. Bhartiya is not only a distinguished medical professional but also a philanthropist at heart. She is the founder of Vision Unlimited, a grassroots social impact organization dedicated to education, food security, and disaster relief. Vision Unlimited currently operates six integrated learning centres in the urban slums of Gurgaon, catering to the educational, nutritional and healthcare needs of more than 1200 children. She also a serves on the Program Committee of Bal Raksha Bharat, Save the Children, India.
Patients come with many concerns. Glaucoma is one. Vision is everything.
You may have been told your eye pressure is high. Or your optic nerve looks unusual. Or you simply want a second opinion before starting lifelong drops. Dr Bhartiya specialises in exactly this — catching glaucoma early, managing it without over-treating, and protecting your vision for life.
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Hormonal changes across a woman's life: pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause- directly affect eye pressure, dry eye, and glaucoma risk. Women are also more likely to develop acute angle closure glaucoma. Dr Bhartiya sees a large number of women patients and understands these connections deeply.
Screen time, myopia progression, lazy eye, and routine eye checks for school-going children: these are among the most common reasons families visit. Early detection of eye problems in children prevents lifelong vision loss. Dr Bhartiya sees children for comprehensive eye examinations and vision screening.
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Burning, grittiness, watering eyes, or blurred vision that clears with blinking: these are signs of dry eye disease, one of the most underdiagnosed conditions in Gurgaon's air-conditioned, screen-heavy environment. Dr Bhartiya offers evidence-based dry eye assessment and treatment, not just lubricating drops.
Sudden vision loss, double vision, visual disturbances, or headaches with eye symptoms, these need a specialist who understands both the eye and the brain. As Programme Director of the Marengo Asia International Institute for Neuro and Spine, Dr Bhartiya leads integrated neuro-ophthalmology care in Gurgaon.
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Told you need surgery? Unsure about a diagnosis? A second opinion from a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist with 200+ published papers costs nothing but time, and can change everything. Dr Bhartiya offers in-person and teleconsultation second opinions for patients across India and internationally.
Dr Shibal Bhartiya
Glaucoma Specialist | Neuro-Ophthalmology | Second Opinions
www.drshibalbhartiya.com
+91 88826 38735
Comprehensive eye care for children and adults, with expertise in glaucoma, dry eye disease, and neuro-ophthalmology. Care is focused on accurate diagnosis, thoughtful second opinions, and long-term eye health.
To care well, it’s also important to be clear about what my practice is not designed for.
If you’re looking for an eye doctor who takes time to listen, explain, and think things through with you, you’ll feel at home here.
Many eye conditions that threaten vision do not cause symptoms early.
They progress quietly over years, and the loss they cause is often irreversible.
If you are seeking a structured second opinion, you may submit your details and reports through the second-opinion form, which allows for a careful review before consultation.
For appointments or scheduling, please contact my coordinator at +91 88826 38735.
Comprehensive eye care for children and adults, with expertise in glaucoma, dry eye disease, and neuro-ophthalmology. Care is focused on accurate diagnosis, thoughtful second opinions, and long-term eye health.
To care well, it’s also important to be clear about what my practice is not designed for.
If you’re looking for an eye doctor who takes time to listen, explain, and think things through with you, you’ll feel at home here.
Many eye conditions that threaten vision do not cause symptoms early.
They progress quietly over years, and the loss they cause is often irreversible.
If you are seeking a structured second opinion, you may submit your details and reports through the second-opinion form, which allows for a careful review before consultation.
For appointments or scheduling, please contact my coordinator at +91 88826 38735.
Dr. Shibal Bhartiya – Leading Eye Surgeon at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurgaon Dr. Shibal Bhartiya is Director (Dept of Ophthalmology), Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurgaon, and is also the Program Director for Community Outreach and Wellness, at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurgaon, and Faridabad. Specializing in Glaucoma, Neuro ophthalmology, and ocular surface diseases, she is also a Collaborator with Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
Dr Shibal Bhartiya is a glaucoma specialist in Gurgaon with a focus on early detection, long-term risk assessment, and prevention of irreversible vision loss. Her work centres on helping patients understand glaucoma as a chronic, often silent disease—requiring consistent, thoughtful care rather than crisis-driven intervention. She is particularly known for managing complex and early glaucoma, glaucoma suspects, and patients seeking second opinions on long-term treatment plans.
As the Program Director for Community Outreach & Wellness at Marengo Asia Hospitals, she combines strategic clinical leadership with large-scale preventive wellness initiatives, that advance equitable access to health services for diverse populations. Her leadership centers on empowering individuals and communities through inclusive health and wellness strategies that extend far beyond clinical settings.
As the Program Director of the Marengo Asia International Institute for Neuro and Spine, Dr. Shibal Bhartiya is responsible for building and leading integrated, multidisciplinary care pathways that bring together clinical excellence, rehabilitation, preventive wellness, and patient-centred program design. Her role focuses on aligning senior clinical leadership, institutional strategy, and community-facing initiatives to ensure seamless care across the continuum: from early detection and intervention to long-term recovery, wellness, and outreach; while strengthening governance, quality, and system-level impact.
Specializing in Glaucoma, Neuro ophthalmology, and ocular surface diseases, she boasts an impressive track record with over 20 years of experience in the field of ophthalmology.
Her reputation as a clinician-scientist of international acclaim is underscored by her impressive portfolio of over 200 peer-reviewed papers and authorship of 20 textbooks. Dr Bhartiya also serves as Research Collaborator with Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
She was formerly the Director (Department of Ophthalmology) at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon; and the head of Academics and Research for the Eye 7 group of hospitals. Dr. Bhartiya’s educational journey has taken her through esteemed institutions such as Maulana Azad Medical College and Dr. R P Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi, as well as the Department of Clinical Neurosciences at Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève, Switzerland.
Beyond her clinical expertise, Dr. Bhartiya contributes significantly to the field as a member of the Associate Advisory Board of the International Society of Glaucoma Surgery. She also holds the position of Executive Editor for its official publication, the Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice. Furthermore, she serves as the Editor in Chief of Clinical and Experimental Vision and Eye Research.
Dr. Bhartiya is not only a distinguished medical professional but also a philanthropist at heart. She is the founder of Vision Unlimited, a grassroots social impact organization dedicated to education, food security, and disaster relief. Vision Unlimited currently operates six integrated learning centres in the urban slums of Gurgaon, catering to the educational, nutritional and healthcare needs of more than 1200 children.
Dr. Shibal Bhartiya – Leading Eye Surgeon at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurgaon Dr. Shibal Bhartiya is Director (Dept of Ophthalmology), Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurgaon, and is also the Program Director for Community Outreach and Wellness, at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurgaon, and Faridabad. As a senior eye surgeon, she provides top-notch eye care, and her approach to patient care is characterized by empathy and unwavering ethical standards.
As the Program Director for Community Outreach & Wellness at Marengo Asia Hospitals, she combines strategic clinical leadership with large-scale preventive wellness initiatives, that advance equitable access to health services for diverse populations. Her leadership centers on empowering individuals and communities through inclusive health and wellness strategies that extend far beyond clinical settings.
As the Program Director of the Marengo Asia International Institute for Neuro and Spine, Dr. Shibal Bhartiya is responsible for building and leading integrated, multidisciplinary care pathways that bring together clinical excellence, rehabilitation, preventive wellness, and patient-centred program design. Her role focuses on aligning senior clinical leadership, institutional strategy, and community-facing initiatives to ensure seamless care across the continuum: from early detection and intervention to long-term recovery, wellness, and outreach; while strengthening governance, quality, and system-level impact.
Specializing in Glaucoma, Neuro ophthalmology, and ocular surface diseases, she boasts an impressive track record with over 20 years of experience in the field of ophthalmology. Her reputation as a clinician-scientist of international acclaim is underscored by her impressive portfolio of over 200 peer-reviewed papers and authorship of 20 textbooks. Dr Bhartiya also serves as Research Collaborator with Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
She was formerly the Director (Department of Ophthalmology) at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon; and the head of Academics and Research for the Eye 7 group of hospitals. Dr. Bhartiya’s educational journey has taken her through esteemed institutions such as Maulana Azad Medical College and Dr. R P Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi, as well as the Department of Clinical Neurosciences at Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève, Switzerland.
Beyond her clinical expertise, Dr. Bhartiya contributes significantly to the field as a member of the Associate Advisory Board of the International Society of Glaucoma Surgery. She also holds the position of Executive Editor for its official publication, the Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice. Furthermore, she serves as the Editor in Chief of Clinical and Experimental Vision and Eye Research.
Dr. Bhartiya is not only a distinguished medical professional but also a philanthropist at heart. She is the founder of Vision Unlimited, a grassroots social impact organization dedicated to education, food security, and disaster relief. Vision Unlimited currently operates six integrated learning centres in the urban slums of Gurgaon, catering to the educational, nutritional and healthcare needs of more than 1200 children.
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