
Dr. Anita Sethi
Principal Director & Head of Department, Ophthalmology
Ophthalmologist
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About Dr. Anita Sethi
Dr. Anita Sethi is one of India's most experienced ophthalmologists, with over 38 years of dedicated practice in eye care and surgery. She serves as Principal Director and Head of the Ophthalmology Department at Max Multi Speciality Centre, Panchsheel Park, and is also affiliated with Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket. Her clinical work spans the full breadth of ophthalmology — from cataract and refractive surgery to complex orbital procedures and retinal conditions.
Dr. Sethi's training is rooted in some of India's most respected institutions. She completed her MBBS at Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, and went on to earn both her MD and MS in Ophthalmology from the legendary Dr. R.P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences at AIIMS, New Delhi. She later achieved her DNB from the National Board of Examinations and, in 1997, was awarded the FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh — a qualification that reflects the highest international standards in surgical training.
Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Sethi has made meaningful contributions to the academic side of her field. She co-authored the textbook Manual of Phaco Technique: A Text and Atlas, contributed chapters to key ophthalmology references on orbital surgery and retinopathy of prematurity, and serves as a reviewer for the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. Patients and colleagues alike appreciate her thoughtful, evidence-based approach — she brings the same rigour to the operating room that she brings to her scholarship.
For international patients considering eye treatment in India, Dr. Sethi offers something rare: deep surgical expertise, a warm and communicative bedside manner, and the reassurance of care delivered within a well-established hospital system. Whether you are seeking cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma management, or treatment for a complex retinal condition, her team at Max Hospital is well-equipped to guide you from your first consultation through to recovery.
Conditions Treated by Dr. Anita Sethi
- Cataract (including complex and age-related)
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
- Keratoconus
- Orbital Tumours and Disorders
- Eyelid Disorders and Deformities
- Congenital Eye Disorders
- Corneal Disease
- Dry Eye and Tear Duct Disorders
- Refractive Errors (Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism)
Areas of Interest
- Cataract Surgery and Premium IOL Implantation
- Refractive Surgery (LASIK and SMILE)
- Oculoplasty and Orbital Surgery
- Glaucoma Management and Surgery
- Retinal Diseases including Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
- Corneal Transplantation
- Paediatric and Congenital Eye Conditions
Qualifications
- MBBS — Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, 1988
- MD Ophthalmology — Dr. R.P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi, 1990
- MS Ophthalmology — Dr. R.P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi, 1992
- DNB Ophthalmology — National Board of Examinations, India, 1992
- FRCS — Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, 1997
Work Experience
- Currently serving as Principal Director and Head of Ophthalmology at Max Multi Speciality Centre, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi.
- Affiliated as a visiting specialist at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi.
- Active peer reviewer for the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, contributing to the advancement of evidence-based eye care.
- Co-authored Manual of Phaco Technique: A Text and Atlas (CBS Publishers, 2002), a reference work on cataract surgery technique.
- Built a clinical career spanning over three decades across leading ophthalmic institutions in India, following postgraduate training at AIIMS, New Delhi.
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Memberships (5)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
- Delhi Ophthalmological Society (DOS)
- National Board of Examinations — DNB Fellowship
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh — FRCS Fellow
Research Papers & Publications (0)
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