Dr. Altaf Akbar – Dr. Akbar Eye Hospital

Dr. Altaf Akbar: Managing Director & Chief Cataract Surgeon
MBBS (Osmania), DO (SRMC), FRCS (Glasgow, U.K.), FICO (Germany)

Born to Serve, Driven to Heal

Dr. Altaf Akbar, the Managing Director of Dr. Akbar Super Specialty Eye Hospitals, is a distinguished
Ophthalmologist and an exceptionally skilled Cataract, Refractive, and Squint Surgeon with over
three decades of unwavering dedication to excellence in eye care.

A pioneer in topical phacoemulsification, Dr. Altaf has revolutionized cataract surgery by performing
procedures that require no injection, no blade, and no stitches, ensuring unmatched comfort and
faster recovery for patients.

In the monumental year of 2021, Dr. Altaf achieved a remarkable milestone – having successfully
performed over 1,00,000 cataract surgeries and 25,000 LASIK procedures, a testament to his
unmatched expertise, innovation, and surgical precision.

Education & Training

Dr. Akbar’s unparalleled contributions have been recognized at the highest levels:

Millennium Endowment Award by Padma Bhushan Dr. P. Siva Reddy Honored as “Best Medico & Socio-Ophthalmologist” by Sri Krishnadevaraya University Rotary International’s “Service Above Self” award and Paul Harris Fellow recognition Lifetime Achievement Awards from Rotary Club, Lions Club, and Indian Medical Association 16 consecutive Independence & Republic Day honors from district authorities Ugadi Puraskar (2015) presented by Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu in Amaravati

Professional Journey

Dr. Altaf began his career at Dr. Akbar Super Specialty Eye Hospital, Anantapur, working alongside
his father, Dr. Akbar Saheb. Inspired by a mission to make quality eye care accessible to all, he
founded Dr. Akbar Super Specialty Eye Hospital, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad, in 2006 – a center
committed to advanced, affordable, and compassionate eye care.

Under his visionary leadership, the hospital became one of the first in Hyderabad to introduce
AI-based Robotic Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS) – a cutting-edge
advancement in precision eye surgery.

Commitment to Community Care

Beyond his clinical excellence, Dr. Altaf is deeply committed to community service. He has
conducted over 10,000 free eye camps across districts in Andhra Pradesh and performed more than
30,000 free cataract surgeries, bringing sight and hope to countless lives.

Vision & Values

Dr. Altaf envisions Dr. Akbar Super Specialty Eye Hospital as a trusted and compassionate partner
in every patient’s eye health journey. He leads a team of highly qualified, like-minded specialists
who share his dedication to patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction.

Areas of Specialization

Cataract Surgery
AI-Based Robotic Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS)
Glaucoma Management
Cornea Treatments
ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens)
LASIK & Refractive Surgeries
Squint Correction
General Ophthalmology