rajesh khanna MD, MS, DOMS

rajesh khanna Quick Facts

CURRENT POSITIONS

1. Director of LASIK & Refractive Surgery, Khanna Institute of LASIK & Refractive Surgery

2. Team Ophthalmologist US Men’s Water polo Team

3. Voluntary Faculty Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA

SURGICAL EXPERIENCE

Thousands of LASIK procedures and variations like Epilasik, LASEK, PRK. Experienced on VISX, LADAR, NIDEK, Certified on Intralase and Allegreto.

Thousands of Cataract Surgeries including great results with premium IOL’s like Restor Ashperic and Crystalens HD.

Skilled in Intacs and management of Keratoconus

Skilled in sutureless Pteryigium with grafts.


MEDICAL EDUCATION

1999-2002        Ophthalmology Residency, SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn, NY.

Skilled in Phacoemulsification (approximately 600 Cataracts), clear corneal temporal with topical Anesthesia, Experienced in PRK and LASIK.

1998-1999        Internship, Internal Medicine, Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

1997-1998        Refractive Surgery Fellow, Midwest Eye Center, Cincinnati, OH

1997-1998    Corneal and Refractive Surgery Fellow, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH











PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN INDIA

POSITIONS

1995-1997        Lecturer in Ophthalmology, Terna Medical College, Bombay

Attending Ophthalmologist, Mahatma Gandhi Missions Hospital, Bombay

Attending Ophthalmologist, Anurag Hospital, Bombay

Honorary Ophthalmologist, Sonpatti Devi Charitable Hospital,                                 
Bombay


MEDICAL EDUCATION


1992-1995        Ophthalmology Residency, KEM Hospital, University of Bombay

1991-1992        Ophthalmology Residency, JIPMER Hospital, University of  
Madres

1990-1991        House officer Neurology, JIPMER Hospital, Pondicherry


1984-1990    Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University of Madras, India


HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

Corona Regional, Corona, CA

INTERNATIONAL HONORS

1995            World Health Organization Certification in Health Systems         
Research

1992            Certificate of Appreciation by Rotary Club


NATIONAL AWARDS

1998            Cincinnati Eye Bank Fellowship Award, USA

1998            Laser Centers of America (LCA) Vision Research Grant, USA

1982-1990                   National Talent Search Examination Scholarship, India

HONORS

1997    Certificate of Appreciation, Midwest Eye Center for care of senior citizens of Cincinnati

1988    Certificate of Honor for Obstetrics and Gynecology JIPMER Hospital, Pondicherry

1984    Chairman’s Gold medal for Best All Around Student, Apeejay School, New Delhi

1983    Merit Scholarship for Academic Performance Apeejay School, New Delhi


COURSE PRESENTATIONS AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

2003             Hoffer KJ, Khanna R. IOL Power Calculations. American Academy of                            Ophthalmology, Anaheim, CA Nov 18, 2003


PUBLICATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS


2001    Khanna R, Bahl D, Weiner A. “Analysis of accuracy of A Scan results.” International Society of Refractive Surgeons Abstract Book 2001.
1998    Khanna R, Schneider DM. “Best Uncorrected Visual Acuity (BUCVA) and Best corrected Visual Acuity- Tears (BCVAT).” J Cataract Refract Surg 1998;24:1287-88.

Schneider DM, Khanna R. “Interface Keratitis - induced stromal thinning - an early postoperative complication of LASIK surgery.” J Cataract Refract Surg 1998; 24:1277-79.

Khanna R, Schneider DM. “Incidence of complications in 1st month following LASIK.” American Academy of Ophthalmology Abstract Book 1998;185(272).

Khanna R. “Proposed classification of Interface Deposits and Flap Wrinkles.” International Society of Refractive Surgeons Abstract Book 1998;87.

Moyer P, Khanna R, et al. “Interface Keratitis after LASIK may be caused by Microkeratome Lubricant Deposits.” Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 1998;39(4)S750

Khanna R, Berbos T, et al. “LASIK Interface     Keratitis may be caused by Microkeratome Lubricant Deposits.” American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Abstract Book1998;120(478)

Khanna R, et al. “Microkeratome Lubricant Deposits may cause LASIK Interface Keratitis.” American Academy of Ophthalmology Abstract Book1998;129.



DISSERTATION
1994    Khanna R. “Study of etiology and prognosis of cases of optic atrophy” Thesis University of Bombay, India


BOOKS
2010            Khanna R. Better Vision at any age (In Print)

1995            Khanna R. Contact lens manual. New Bombay printing press. India




SCIENTIFIC PAPER PRESENTATIONS AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

1998    “Microkeratome Lubricant Deposits may cause LASIK Interface Keratitis.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, New Orleans, LA; November 10,1998



1998    “LASIK Interface Keratitis may be caused by Microkeratome Lubricant Deposits.” American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, San Diego, CA; April 17,1998.

PRESENTATIONS AT LOCAL CONFERENCES
1998    “LASIK: Complications and Preventions.” Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.

1997                           “Current Trends In Refractive Surgery”, Bethesda Hospital Insight Seminar,                  
Cincinnati, OH.
"Photorefractive Keratotomy with an Excellent Result using Multizone Multipass Laser" Grand Rounds, University of Cincinnati, OH.

"LASIK induced stromal thinning-an early complication of LASIK surgery" Grand Rounds, University of Cincinnati, OH.

POSTER PRESENTATIONS AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

2001    Khanna R, Bahl D, Weiner A. “Analysis of accuracy of A Scan results.” International Society of Refractive Surgeons Conference, New Orleans, LA.

1998    Moyer P, Khanna R, et al. “Interface Keratitis after LASIK may be caused by Microkeratome Lubricant Deposits.” Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Khanna R. “Proposed classification of Interface Deposits and Flap Wrinkles.”  International Society of Refractive Surgeons Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Khanna R, Schneider DM. “Incidence of complications in 1st month following LASIK.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, New Orleans, LA.





INSTRUMENTS    

Khanna Flap Roller (Moria)


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Ophthalmology    #00235779

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

International Society of Refractive Surgeons

International Society of Online Ophthalmologists

MEDICAL LICENSURE
California Medical License # A 78474     
Issued 03/29/2002      Expires 09/30/2011

Medical Council of India

DEA BK7758735        Issued 12/28/2007        Expires 12/31/2010

Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, 5


CERTIFICATIONS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY
1995            Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology), University of Bombay, India.

1994    Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine & Surgery, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Bombay, India.

1993    Indian Contact Lens Education Program, Contact lens Research Unit,
Sydney, Australia


CERTIFICATIONS
1999            Test of Spoken English (100%)

1996-1997        USMLE STEP1, 2, 3

1996            ECFMG       Certificate # 0-551-474-0

1995            Graduate Record Exam

Test of English as Foreign Language

Test of Written English

1992    Diplomat of National Board (Primary), National Board of Examinations, India.


LANGUAGES    

English, French, Hindi, Sanskrit, Punjabi, Marathi, Tamil


COMMUNITY  AFFILIATIONS
1.) Invited member- Rotary club of Santa Monica
2.) Westlake Village Chamber of Commerce


EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Gold Medals in School and College Hockey. Enjoys swimming, tennis, soccer, field hockey, rowing and skiing.    

Won many awards in Quiz Competitions, Public Speaking, Extempore & other literary events.

Head Boy (School President) of Apeejay School, New Delhi.

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