- Speciality: Ophthalmology
- Designation: Senior Director & Head of Department – Ophthalmology, Max Smart Hospital, Saket, Delhi
- Education: MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology)
- Experience: 36+ years
- Hospital: Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi
About Dr. Tarun Kapur
Dr. Tarun Kapur is a highly experienced Ophthalmologist with over 36 years of extensive experience. He currently serves as the Senior Director & Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Max Hospital, Saket. His academic journey began with an MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, in 1985. He then earned his MS in Ophthalmology from Guru Nanak Eye Centre / Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi, in 1990. He has 29 years of post-MS experience. Training in Phacoemulsification at I Care, Noida, in 2001 was also completed by him. Therefore, his training and credentials are truly world-class.
Additionally, he has vast experience in performing surgeries like Phacoemulsification for cataract. He also manages Glaucoma surgically and medically. Oculoplasty is another area of his expertise. Apollo Hospital, Fortis Vasant Kunj, and Rockland Hospital have been part of his practice. He has also worked in the Glaucoma Clinic, Eye Bank / Keratoplasty Clinic, and Oculoplasty Clinic at Guru Nanak Eye Centre. Membership in the Delhi Ophthalmological Society, All India Ophthalmological Society, Delhi Medical Association, and Indian Medical Association is held by him. Secretary of the Guru Nanak Eye Centre Alumni Association from 2010 to 2012 was his role. Consequently, he is a trusted and respected name in ophthalmology.
Work Experience
● Senior Director & Head of Department – Ophthalmology, Max Hospital, Saket (Present)
● Senior Residency, Guru Nanak Eye Centre, Delhi (1991 – 1994)
● Private Practice, Apollo Hospital, Delhi, Fortis Vasant Kunj, and Rockland Hospital, Delhi (19 years)
● Worked in Glaucoma Clinic, Guru Nanak Eye Centre (1987 – 1994)
● Worked in Eye Bank / Keratoplasty Clinic, Guru Nanak Eye Centre (1987 – 1992)
● Worked in Oculoplasty Clinic, Guru Nanak Eye Centre (1992 – 1994)
● Over 36 years of comprehensive ophthalmology experience
● 29 years of post-MS experience
Specialty & Interests
● Cataract
● Glaucoma
● General Ophthalmology
Memberships
● Delhi Ophthalmological Society
● All India Ophthalmological Society
● Delhi Medical Association
● Indian Medical Association
● Secretary, Guru Nanak Eye Centre Alumni Association (2010 – 2012)
Education & Training
● MBBS, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi (1985)
● MS (Ophthalmology), Guru Nanak Eye Centre / Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi (1990)
● Training in Phacoemulsification, I Care, Noida (2001)
Honors & Awards
● National Talent Search Scholarship
● Junior Science Talent Scholarship
● Former Sub Editor, Indian Medical Association, South Delhi Branch
