About Dr Shibal Bhartiya

Dr. Shibal Bhartiya: Expert Eye Surgeon, Glaucoma Specialist, and Healthcare Innovator.

Welcome to the world of advanced eye care and holistic health led by Dr. Shibal Bhartiya, a renowned eye surgeon with over two decades of diverse experience. Dr. Bhartiya specializes in glaucoma, neurophthalmology, and ocular surface diseases, making her a trusted name in the field of eye care.

Currently serving as Additional Director (Dept of Ophthalmology) at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurgaon, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious multi-specialty hospitals, Dr. Bhartiya continues to raise the bar in eye care and patient-centric healthcare.

With an impressive editorial portfolio, Dr. Bhartiya holds the position of Executive Editor at the Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice, the official publication of the International Society of Glaucoma Surgery. She also serves as the Editor in Chief of Clinical and Experimental Vision and Eye Research.

Her extensive knowledge is reflected in the more than twenty textbooks on glaucoma and ophthalmology that she has authored. Additionally, Dr. Bhartiya is the founder and director of Medequill, a language editing service and a source of high-quality web content tailored to the medical field.

As a social impact advocate, Dr. Bhartiya established Vision Unlimited, a grassroots organization committed to skill development, disaster relief, food security, and universal healthcare access. Through her leadership, she has made a significant impact on the lives of many.

Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Bhartiya is the driving force behind Ufinity Life, an innovative platform dedicated to empowering patients with data-driven insights and continuous care collaboration. Her expertise extends to crafting strategic approaches and clinical analytics to harness longitudinal patient data for improved outcomes.

Dr. Bhartiya’s contributions also span the realm of healthcare technology. She served as Clinical Director at Medflow, Eye Care Leaders (Eliglobal) in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she championed the integration of clinical pathways and evidence-based medicine into ophthalmology EMRs. She also lent her expertise as a Consultant to Cantahealth, Eye Care Leaders (Eliglobal), helping to establish their AI and Big Data-based healthcare analytics platform.

Previously, Dr. Bhartiya held positions as Head of Academics and Research at Eye 7 Hospitals in New Delhi and as a Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Glaucoma services at the University of Geneva’s Department of Clinical Neurosciences. She also served as a Senior Research Associate in the Cornea and Glaucoma Services at Dr. R P Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi.

In addition to her illustrious career in medicine, Dr. Bhartiya is also a talented author. Her debut book, “Bena’s Summer,” a work of fiction for young adults, was published by Harper Collins India in September 2020.

Explore the world of eye care, healthcare innovation, and social impact with Dr. Shibal Bhartiya, a true crusader in the field of medicine and holistic health.

Academic Qualifications:

2010-11 – Clinical Research Fellowship, Glaucoma, University of Geneva, Switzerland
2007-10 – MS (Ophthalmology), Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
1993-99 – M.B.B.S, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
2000-03 – Clinical Research Associateship, Cornea and Glaucoma, Dr R P Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
Doctorate en Medicin, University of Geneva, Switzerland (Currently enrolled)

Experience details:

July 2023 to date – Additional Director, Glaucoma and Preventive Health Services, Department of Ophthalmology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, Haryana
Sept 2015 to June 2023 – Senior Consultant, Glaucoma and Preventive Health Services, Department of Ophthalmology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, Haryana

Additional Role

August 2015-October 2015- Consultant, Cantahealth, Healthcare Practice, Eliglobal, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. (Training and development of AI platforms and interfaces in Ophthalmology)
Oct 2015- April 2017- Clinical Director, Medflow, Eye Care Leaders (Eliglobal), Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. (Training and development of AI platforms and CDSS interfaces in Ophthalmology)
Sept 2012 to Aug 2015 – Consultant, Glaucoma and Preventive Health Services, Department of Ophthalmology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, Haryana
Sept 2011 to Aug 2012 – Consultant Glaucoma and In charge of Academics and Research, Eye 7 Group of Hospitals, New Delhi
Jul 2010 to Jul 2011 – Senior Scientific- Clinical Research Fellow, Glaucoma Sector, Clinique d’ ophthalmologie, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Glaucoma Sector, Hopitaux Universitaires de Geneve, Switzerland. (Responsibilities including teaching resident doctors and fellows)
Mar 2007 to Mar 2010 – Senior Research Associate, Dr R P Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. (Responsibilities including teaching resident doctors)
Sept 2003 to Sept 2006 – Senior Registrar, University College of Medical Sciences, and associated Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, New Delhi. (Responsibilities including teaching resident doctors)

Languages known:

English, Hindi, Urdu, French

Non domain skills:

Fiction writer
Communication trainer
Operational and Utilization metrics optimisation
Process and SOP development and roll out
Editing and medical writing
EMR interface development
CDSS interface development

Academic, Organisational and Leadership positions:

2017-to date: Founder, Vision Unlimited, Not for Profit Organization for social responsibility https://vision-unlimited.org/
2019-to date – Editor in Chief –Clinical and Experimental Vision and Eye Research https://www.cleverjournal.org/ https://www.cleverjournal.org/editorial-team/
2016-to date – Executive Editor – Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice https://www.jocgp.com/journalDetails/JOCGP https://www.jocgp.com/editorialBoard/JOCGP
2019 to Date: Member, Associate Advisory Board, International Society of Glaucoma Surgery
2016 to 2021: Executive Editor-DOS Times
2016-till date: Founder Member, Khem, LGBTQ Rights
2009 to 2016 – Managing Editor – Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice
2011 – Founding Secretary – Shamms Ed Deen Alcon Glaucoma Fund, University of Geneva, Switzerland
2013 – Member Scientific Committee – World Glaucoma Congress
2012 – Member Scientific Committee – International Society for Glaucoma Surgery
2010 – Member, Organising Committee – International Society for Glaucoma Surgery
Apr 2008 to Dec 2009 – Associate Editor – Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology
2008 – Co-Editor – Proceedings of the Strabismic Panorama
2001 to 2003 – Assistant Editor – Indian Journal of Strabismology and Pediatric Ophthalmology
2007 to 2008 – Deputy Editor – Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology
Reviewer for several journals worldwide.

Professional Memberships:

International Society of Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma Society of India
Strabismological Society of India
All India Ophthalmological Society
Delhi Ophthalmological Society
Haryana Ophthalmological Society
Gurugram Ophthalmological Society
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology

Community Ophthalmology Programmes:

Responsible for design of skill transfer sessions in glaucoma care, and for screening manuals for glaucoma in Africa and the Middle East. Projected collaboration in execution
Skill transfer sessions in advanced glaucoma care in Aswan, Egypt for doctors, residents and optometrists
Humanitarian mission to Kom Ombo General Hospital, Aswan, Egypt. Screening program for over 5000 patients, including children for glaucoma in Kom Ombo General Hospital, Aswan, Egypt
Management, both medical and surgical, of advanced glaucomas in North Africa
Screening for glaucoma and designing and execution of protocols and SOPs for hospital based and community outreach programs, Geneva and Troinnex, Switzerland
Screening of UN personnel for glaucoma in an outreach exercise as part of World Glaucoma Week in Geneva, Switzerland
Actively involved in the Motiabind Mukti Abhiyan, an outreach program for cataract management in India
Execution of eye camps in Sirsa, Haryana, as part of a community sponsored initiative
School health and eye care initiatives, Gurugram, Haryana
Screening programs for policemen and government officials in Gurugram, Haryana
Screening programs for community based screening in Pilibhit, UP and Mewat, Haryana

Design of clinical trials (Underway and in various stages of execution):

Population based survey of anterior chamber configuration in North African populations
Histochemical correlates of chronic glaucoma medication use on trabecular meshwork and ocular surface
Persistency, adherence and compliance to glaucoma medications
Selective laser trabeculoplasty as primary therapy in an African population: An efficacy and economics perspective
Tear film osmolarity studies in patients on glaucoma therapy
Comparative evaluation of sclerothalamotomy ab interno combined with phacoemulsification versus phacoemulsification alone in POAG patients
Quantitative versus qualitative control of IOP: A risk benefit analysis
24 hour ambulatory IOP monitoring in angle closure glaucoma
Effect of increased intraocular pressure on retinal ganglion cells in chick embryos

Awards

Continuous IOP Monitoring In Glaucoma Patients Treated With Tafluprost. Shibal Bhartiya, Aref A, Shaarawy T. APAO, Hyderabad, India. Best Paper, Glaucoma session
Diurnal Intraocular Pressure Fluctuation in Eyes with Angle Closure. Shibal Bhartiya, Ichhpujani P. Asia Pacific Glaucoma Congress 2012, Bali, Indonesia. Best paper glaucoma session, Top nine most influential papers of the congress
Harry Potter and the Ophthalmologists Nemesis: Shibal B., S Khokhar, IV International Congress of Glaucoma Surgery, April 2009, Geneva. Best Poster
Comparative evaluation of time domain and spectral domain optical coherence tomography in retinal nerve fiber layer thickness measurements. S.Bhartiya, Jayaprakash V, T Dada, A Panda. DOS Annual Conference, March 2009.Best free paper, glaucoma session.
Evaluation of levo-dopa as a therapeutic adjunct to conventional occlusion in amblyopia; Kamlesh, Dadeya S, Shibal F. DOS Midcon, 2001 .Best free paper, squint session.
Asia ARVO Young Scientists Travel Grant for the year 2008
CSIR Young Scientists Travel Grant for the year 2003,2009
World Glaucoma Association Young Scientists Travel Grant for the year 2009, 2013

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