October 2012 - Present
A tertiary level eye care facility with all specialities - Cataract, Retina, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Squint, Glaucoma, Oculoplasty, Cornea, Neuro-opthalmology, Refractive Surgery.
December 2009 To March 2020
Special Interest - Cataract, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Squint, Trauma, Refractive Surgery
October 2004 - December 2009 (5 years 3 months)
Joined as consultant in Sankara Nethralaya and was sent on deputation to RNSN, Kolkata. Was a good learning experience in improving the surgical skills and in capacity building of the Pediatric Ophthalmology Department. Was in the core team of Orbis DC10 project at Kolkata in 2005. Performing live pediatric cataract surgery in the DC 10 aircraft was an enriching experience. From 2007 onwards, when Sankara Nethralaya set up its own hospital in Kolkata, He also evolved into the senior most anterior segment surgeon, handling all complicated cases. Was involved in setting up of the hospital with extremely difficult timelines to build the set up. The rise of the hospital has been meteoric in terms of the number of patients showing their confidence in us.
Phacoemulsification - routine (topical) / difficult cases both adult and pediatric.
Strabismus surgeries.
Primary sclero-corneal wound repair.
Lasik / ICL
SFIOL/CTR implantation.
Other anterior segment procedures
October 2003 - September 2004 (1 year)
Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology from Sankara Nethralaya. Was first candidate to join the reputed Sankara Nethralaya-Orbis Pediatric Ophthalmology Training and Learning Centre as fellow. ORBIS is a nonprofit, global development organization whose mission is to eliminate avoidable blindness by strengthening the capacity of local eye health partners in their efforts to prevent and treat blindness.
April 2000 - June 2003 (3 years 3 months)
Got basic training in Ophthalmology from Patna Medical College.
July 1998 - June 1999 (1 year)
Was the first working experience after finishing MBBS course. Was one of the best times in my entire career as there was so much to learn and experience in such a small time frame.
Fellowship, Pediatric Ophthalmology, 2003 - 2004
During this period he received formal training in Pediatric Ophthalmology. He was privileged to be the first candidate to graduate from the now illustrious Sankara Nethralaya Orbis Pediatric Ophthalmology Learning and Training Center.
Patna Medical College - M.S., Ophthalmology, 2000 - 2003
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute - MBBS, 1993 - 1999
Dr. Lav creditably shouldered responsibilities of managing the pediatric eye care at Sankara Nethralaya, Kolkata branch
Director, Sri Ramana Eye Centre,
Former CEO and Medical Director,
Sankara Nethralaya
Its my pleasure to write a recommendation for Dr. Lav Kochgaway. He is a hard working, knowledgeable and honest person. In him you will find a competent and compassionate doctor.
Software Professional
Son is Dr Lav's patient
Dr. Lav is one of the finest ophthalmologists I worked with during my tenure in ORBIS. His simple and down-to-earth approach, keen interest for children...
CEO, Greater Lions Eye Hospital, Siliguri
Formerly Senior Program Manager, ORBIS International
Dr. Lav creditably shouldered responsibilities of managing the pediatric eye care at Sankara Nethralaya, Kolkata branch
Head, Critical Care
Fortis Hospital, Kolkata
Worked directly with Dr. Lav Kochgaway in MBBS
"He is an honest professional, and kept in touch with everyone in my family even during the lockdown/pandemic via phone call/Google chat business account. He communicates with patients frankly and very promptly he offers the best solution. I've been monitoring my eye health under his guidance since 2017. I would ask my friends/colleagues/relatives to visit him if they need to get their eyes checked."
"we as parents, truly admire the doctor and the person you are. Thank you for your suggestions & guidance !!"
"The doctor is quite proactive, helpful & articulative. And he is extremely amiable in nature which makes the patient feel very comfortable & assured."
"Best Eyes Surgeon in Kolkata. The so called best hospital Sankar Netralay rejected my father's eye case. But Dr Lav did his best and dad is perfectly fine. Don't go by market name he has the best hospital Netralayam. Please visit once."
